From the executive producer of "24" comes the exciting follow-up to "Gideon's War," which involves a harrowing attempt to stop a terrorist with plans to destroy the U.S. government.

She was trouble the size of Texas, but he'd cross every line to keep her safe Border patrol agent Reed Campbell knew when he found a blonde beauty hiding out in a crate of guns smuggled into Texas she'd be nothing but trouble. Emily Baker claims she was kidnapped, beaten and held hostage by Mexico's most elusive drug lord, a man Reed's desperate to bring down. But the sexy cowboy has been betrayed before, so trusting a stranger--no matter how strong their attraction--isn't easy. Still, determined to protect her, he takes her on the run, risking his life time after time. Suddenly, the man who doesn't do feelings is in big trouble. Keeping Emily alive is a problem. Keeping his hands to himself becomes nearly impossible.

The government of the United States and the supposed shadow government, and yet another layer that has perhaps the last say on who will really govern the country has Quinn Rafferty trying to protect the life of the President to assure the relationship between him and the Chinese keeps going forward. The forces who are trying to make a one world order will do anything to succeed in that endeavor. From Seattle Washington, to Shanghai China, and then Mexico and on Washington D.C and Pakistan. The many twists and turns will keep you reading to the end. Youre going to like this guy Quinn as he makes it all look easy.

After an assassination attempt on the president-elect, the OPSIG team is on the hunt in this “terrific thriller” from the USA Today–bestselling author (Lee Child). Hard Target by Alan Jacobson is a ticking time bomb that will keep you clinging to the edge of your seat . . . and turning the pages. An explosion pulverizes the president-elect’s helicopter on election night. It soon becomes clear that the group behind the assassination attempt possesses far greater reach than the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force has yet encountered—and a plot so deeply interwoven in the country’s fabric that it threatens to upend America’s political system.

Because authoritarian regimes like North Korea can impose the costs of sanctions on their citizens, these regimes constitute "hard targets." Yet authoritarian regimes may also be immune—and even hostile—to economic inducements if such inducements imply reform and opening. This book captures the effects of sanctions and inducements on North Korea and provides a detailed reconstruction of the role of economic incentives in the bargaining around the country's nuclear program. Stephan Haggard and Marcus Noland draw on an array of evidence to show the reluctance of the North Korean leadership to weaken its grip on foreign economic activity. They argue that inducements have limited effect on the regime, and instead urge policymakers to think in terms of gradual strategies. Hard Target connects economic statecraft to the marketization process to understand North Korea and addresses a larger debate over the merits and demerits of "engagement" with adversaries.

It's a new school year, and the Dudes have got security work to do! Play along as they give their parents a phishing lesson, thwart package bandits, and combat snack bullies. See how these five friends take on: An ex-Special Forces Sensei, A Pizza Gun, and Snowman Decapitation! To make Sherwood Middle a hard target, the Dudes will have to outwit Teresa and lend a hand with the Social Media Club. On the way, they'll learn how to recycle a tank, how to dodge a Dibbly Dobbly, and what Deven does with a Talking Stick! The Dudes take on school security. And, when they aim for fun, they always hit the mark! Fun on an epic scale for tweens! Zany, neighborhood adventure for middle grade readers. Read this hilarious series in any order! Middle grade boys read for adventure and laughs, and the Dudes Adventure Chronicles have plenty of both. The Dudes are a diverse group of preteen boys with awesome ideas for IRL action. The Dudes Adventure Chronicles is a modern series for intermediate readers 8-14 who love humor. Each chapter book provides several realistic capers that keep kids reading to find out how it all comes out--or doesn't, with hilarious consequences! Praise for (series starter) Save the Dudes: "With one priceless, laugh-out-loud scenario after another, the mother and son team of Johnson and Reynolds delivers a fine tale... "...the story is given depth by emotional challenges each friend must face, described with subtlety. "Readers will likely be eager to read the next adventure. "Hilarious comic mayhem, rounded out by affection and insight." --Kirkus Reviews This diary of Dude-approved adventures is filled with classic boy fun like: battles, corny jokes, zombies, treehouses, secret codes, and summer fun! Spoilers: Classic humor without movie tie-ins or fart jokes! Appeals to kids who like funny, realistic fiction without a tacked-on message or ripped-from-the-headlines problem. Lends itself to read-a-louds that have the whole family cracking up.

Faster, Grittier, Darker, Deadlier... Part one of the first Chris Ryan Extreme series. Bundled together as the full book, Chris Ryan Extreme: Hard Target When an old friend makes a desperate call for help, former SAS Warrant Officer Joe Gardner is thrust back into the line of fire. His journey leads him into the deadliest favela in Brazil, where violent gangs, crazed hitmen and trigger-happy paramilitaries lurk. Gardner's only hope of staying alive is through his supreme survival skills and warrior's instinct.

Faster, Grittier, Darker, Deadlier... Part two of the first Chris Ryan Extreme series. Bundled together as the full book, Chris Ryan Extreme: Hard Target A chance encounter with an agent from MI6 leads Joe Gardner into a perilous mission in Gibraltar. His objective: bust a major cocaine-smuggling ring involving former a Regiment operator and the Royal Navy. But Gardner isn't alone. A mysterious killer with expert martial arts skills is shadowing his every move. And it's about to get noisy.

In this fast-paced, super-charged new thriller series from real-life Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney, Alex Morgan, daughter of legendary operative Dan Morgan, comes into her own as an agent to be reckoned with . . . HARD TARGET With reports of an imminent terrorist attack in Chicago during a speech by the Vice President, Zeta Division is on high alert. Working with the F.B.I. and the Secret Service, headquarters sends Alex Morgan to lead a tactical team. But when they barely escape the explosion of a large bomb, the danger only amps up, along with the death toll. Now a primary suspect, Alex gets a simple message from Zeta: RUN. It’s just the beginning of a harrowing cross country journey in which Alex will race to stop an attack on the largest uranium storage facility in the U.S., even as she’s chased by both police and terrorists. While Zeta and Dan Morgan himself work frantically to gather reinforcements, Alex finds help from unlikely sources—one much closer home and with far more complex, and personal motives than she can imagine. But only one thing is clear: this is a fight Alex can’t win alone. Praise for Leo J. Maloney and His Novels “Fine writing and real insider knowledge.” —Lee Child “Rings with authenticity.” —John Gilstrap “Everything a thriller reader wants.” —Ben Coes “The new master of the modern spy game.” —Mark Sullivan “A ripping story!” —Meg Gardiner