2024 Silver Medalist - Military Writers Society of America Check out "Steal the Reaper," the thrilling debut of Todd Hosea's gripping new series. Dive into a heart-pounding blend of military thriller and sci-fi adventure that will keep you riveted with unexpected twists. If you're a fan of global technothrillers and beyond, grab your sample today and prepare for an exhilarating ride! A mysterious spacecraft has crashed in a remote region of North Korea, setting off a geopolitical firestorm. The ship is now in the hands of a tyrannical dictator who will stop at nothing to unlock its secrets and bring the West to its knees. As tensions rise in the wake of this threat, North Korea's Supreme Leader is unaware that a small, prototype vessel, known as the Reaper, lies hidden within the wreckage. Its ingenious purpose could either save humanity or lead to its extinction. Meanwhile, Captain Ava Tan is recruited for the boldest mission in military history: Steal the Reaper. Her orders are to infiltrate North Korea—the most isolated country on the planet—avoid triggering World War III, and pilot an alien vessel that is light years beyond anything she has ever flown. It is a suicide mission that will test Ava's courage and force her to decide where her loyalties truly lie. Earth's fate hangs in the balance and the clock is ticking. "Steal the Reaper by Todd Hosea is an expansive sci-fi novel which tells the riveting story of Ava Tan's daring mission to steal the most advanced starship on earth from North Korea. The author skillfully writes vivid scenes, introduces scores of compelling characters, all set in an authentic feeling near future. Readers who enjoy high-stakes, epic tales that span the globe and beyond should enjoy Todd Hosea's ambitious novel." - Military Writer's Society of America "Todd Hosea's creation of calamitous situations and a sense of urgency is all that's needed to make you forget about the real world and follow this dangerous mission." - Readers' Favorite, Five-Star Review "An entertaining SF adventure with military and espionage elements. Hosea writes with imagination and humor. As pure escapism, this novel has much to offer." - Kirkus Reviews Todd Hosea is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served at the headquarters for NORAD and USAF Space Command during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and NAS Keflavik, Iceland. Todd has combined his military experience with a love of techno-thrillers and science fiction to create an action-packed series. Todd lives in Bloomington, Indiana with his family. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, spectator sports, and the arts. Visit Todd's website at www.ToddHosea.com.Follow him on Facebook and Goodreads.