Waging a Secret War. WITHOUT REGRET. To Prevent . . . a World War. Against all odds, Colonel Hunter Stark and FBI Special Agent Monica Cruz must cross the lines of morality and justice in order to track down the perpetrators of a heinous crime that threatens to bring modern civilization to the very brink of a nuclear apocalypse. In a tragic turn of events, Kim Jong-un, President of North Korea, is assassinated during an official visit to the United States. On the surface, it appears as if the attack was carried out by the Japanese Mafia. And since it occurred on American soil, it makes the surviving and paranoid leadership in Pyongyang believe this could be the precursor to a long-feared invasion. As the U.S. Seventh Fleet comes under attack in the Sea of Japan, American President Laura Vaccaro orders Stark and Cruz to unearth the proof she needs to exonerate America and Japan before North Korea and its allies -- China and Russia -- escalate the conflict into an all-out shooting war. It is a haunting journey of unthinkable plots, special ops, thrilling naval battles, and unsavory alliances -- a journey into the heart of darkness, without mercy, without fear . . . WITHOUT REGRET. Praise for WITHOUT REGRET "In Hunt and Pineiro's rip-roaring third thriller featuring Col. Hunter Stark (after 2018's Without Fear ), technical problems cause the plane carrying Kim Jong-un, North Korea's president, and his entourage to Washington, D.C., to land at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, where they run into ex-president George W. Bush, who loans the North Koreans his plane. That plane is shot down seconds after takeoff, killing everyone aboard. The shooters, Sinaloa cartel member Mireya Moreno Carreon, who has a grudge against Bush, and her henchmen, weren't aware of the switch. Not on the plane was formidable Naree Kyong-Lee, the North Korean in charge of Kim's security, who vows revenge. Several subplots, one featuring Stark's former partner, FBI agent Monica Cruz, entertain, but it's Stark's efforts to prevent WWIII that will keep readers turning the pages. The superior action scenes reinforce their place in the military thriller genre."-- Publishers Weekly Praise for WITHOUT MERCY "A masterful thriller written by men of deep experience. Epic in scale yet swiftly paced, Without Mercy is as convincing as it is chilling. Authors Hunt and Pineiro know the insider details―the way governments, intelligence services and terrorists really work―and it shows from the first page to the closing scene. First-rate and very highly recommended!" ―Ralph Peters, New York Times bestselling author of The Damned of Petersburg "Without Mercy is the ultimate terrorist scenario, with authenticity steeped into every page. Col. David Hunt and R.J. Pineiro put their credentials on display in stellar fashion. Readers who enjoy Tom Clancy and Brad Taylor will find a new favorite." ―Ward Larsen, USA Today bestselling author of Assassin's Silence "Constant action, sympathetic heroes, believable evildoers, and absolute authenticity on every page." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review "The authenticity of the story makes the tale particularly terrifying, especially at a time when real-life international relations appear unstable. A fine apocalyptic thriller right up the alley of Clancy and Thor fans." ―Booklist "A superb book . . . one of the best thrillers I have read since Stephen Coonts' Liberty's Last Stand. I did not want to put the book down. Colonel David Hunt and R.J. Pineiro worked together well to produce an exciting, well-written book that looks at the threats facing us today." ―Fresh Fiction Praise for WITHOUT FEAR "Outstanding . . . This military adventure thriller deserves to become a genre classic." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review "Not only explosive, thrilling combat, but also realistic characters to root for. Think Brad Taylor, Brad Thor, Ben Coes . . . Smart, skillful, seriously committed action with emotional weight." ―Shawangunk Journal "The story drips with battlefield authenticity, written by someone who has been on the front lines and knows what war looks like." ―The Real Book Spy