Northern Thunder

It is 2010 and North Korea is starving its people to pay for its newest high-tech weapons system. The rogue nation has invested all its resources into Peter Nampo a talented scientist who is developing missile technology capable of eliminating its enemies' satellites in space and delivering a nuclear payload into the heart of the United States.<P>Marine recon veteran and small-town prosecutor William Parker is recruited by a dark-ops taskforce run by the CIA and Pentagon. His mission? Infiltrate the Hermit Kingdom and find Nampo's top-secret location.<P>As Parker trains for then launches his extraordinary operation he knows his chances of survival are low. But he has no idea he's about to become part of a mission much more dangerous than the one he set out on.<P><b>Praise for the Novels of Anderson Harp</b><P>Tense and authentic - reading this book is like living a real-life mission.--Lee Child on <i>Retribution </i> <P>Want to see what the military's really like? Harp knows his stuff. <i>Retribution </i> proves that the scariest story is the true story. Here's the real intelligence operation. --Brad Meltzer bestselling author of <i>The Fifth Assassin</i><P>Andy Harp's <i>Retribution </i> is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest. Put this novel on your must-read list--anything by Harp is now on mine.--James Rollins<i> New York Times </i>bestseller of Bloodline<P><i>Retribution </i> by Andy Harp is an outstanding thriller with vivid characters breakneck pacing and suspense enough for even the most demanding reader. On top of that Harp writes with complete authenticity and a tremendous depth of military knowledge and expertise. A fantastic read-don't miss it!--Douglas Preston #1 best-selling author of <i>Impact</i><P>I seldom come across a thriller as authentic and well-written as <i>Retribution</i>. Andy Harp brings his considerable military expertise to a global plot that's exciting timely and believable. His characters are exceptionally well-drawn and convincing. If you like Tom Clancy's work you'll love <i>Retribution</i>. Andy Harp is very much his own man however and to say that I'm impressed is an understatement.--David Morrell <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>The Protector</i><P><i>Retribution </i> by Andy Harp is a fast-paced suspenseful thriller loaded with vivid characters and backed by a depth of military knowledge. Top gun!--Kathy Reichs #1 best-selling author of The Temperance Brennan and Tory Brennan series <P>The pace of this bold thriller is heart-pounding indeed . . . Harp's own experience as both a Marine and a prosecutor lend the story utter believability . . . Northern Thunder certainly belongs in the hands of all military-thriller fans. -<i>Booklist </i>on <i>Northern Thunder</i><P>In Harp's debut . . . protagonist Will Parker a small-town Georgia lawyer and Desert Storm Marine vet recruited for a dangerous mission has resilience foresight and fortitude to spare and North Korea's repressive regime and rugged terrain make for deadly opponents. --<i>Publishers Weekly </i>on <i>Northern Thunder</i><P>Wow! This is one terrific book action-packed first chapter to draw you in a tempo that never lets up very familiar terrain (four extra drill points for visiting so many training centers and fleet headquarters) and a story that's good to the very last twist! I strongly urge all Marines ex-Marines and especially Reservists to read it because you no doubt will love Andy Harp's <i>A Northern Thunder</i> a real fine page-turner you won't want to put down!--Kevin Doyle Past President Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association on <i>Northern Thunder</i></p>