Locke is another strong hero in the growing subgenre of black-ops thrillers, and Deep Black is a maze of treachery and intrigue to the very end., Stunning. Sean McFate is a new Sun Tzu.... Drawing on history and ancient principles, McFate masterfully explains how armed conflict works today. The New Rules of War is a must read for anyone who wants to know how war will be fought tomorrow and how the winners will win., Why do western powers keep getting beaten when they go to war? This hard-hitting polemic by a former US paratrooper explains why - we are addicted to expensive, big tech that is useless against guerrillas., [A] terrific debut... Resonance and depth [are] certain to make Shadow War the book others... seek to replicate. A tour de force of form and function for a new geopolitical reality., Wars produce warriors. Some, like special operator-turned mercenary Tom Locke, find it a curious calling that pulls them into the darkest of nights and most dangerous of places. Shadow War brings all of it to life in fascinating detail., [A] smart, exciting first novel and series launch.... Readers will look forward to seeing a lot more of Locke., An important handbook for a new generation of warriors and a primer for the conduct of contemporary armed conflict. The question posed is how to secure a favorable outcome when the concept of victory is so fluid and shaped by perception as much as any military result., A gripping journey inside the world of modern warfare and espionage, and those who enjoy a good military thriller will be hoping that more Tom Locke adventures will follow quickly., McFate knows the world of his first thriller intimately... The novel provides plenty of drama and a realistic view of political intrigue, and McFate really shines with lines that ring with authenticity. . . . A promising debut from an author who clearly knows the realities of the mercenary's trade., The future is one of deep uncertainty and few offer a bold or clear exposition of its character. McFate has done just that and the results are both compelling and persuasive. If we heed his advice, we may make the necessary adjustments in time to avert a serious catastrophe., Shadow War is a full-tilt thriller... Full of tense moments, survival situations, gun fire, explosions, and even a romance (even if it is short lived). I would highly recommend it if you're a fan of thrillers, spies, foreign relations or just want something good to sink your teeth into for a few days. I'm definitely looking forward to the next installment of the Tom Locke saga., Intelligent, funny, gritty, Ferrari-paced - at times even electric. Shadow War is in the running for best debut of 2016!, McFate knows his way around bold, riveting stories, fascinating characters and ground-level combat that are sure to please fans of Brad Thor, Tom Clancy, and Daniel Silva., McFate's experience... inform(s) this standout work of military science... An authoritative and skillful analysis of the state of war today., [This] iconoclastic book is being hailed by radicals as a wake-up call to governments and armed forces everywhere... Much of what [McFate] says convinces... If we go on fighting our wars the old way, we shall go on losing them., Shadow War has pace like a catapult, sudden and fierce, and it will hit readers straight between the eyes., A realistic tour through political intrigue mixed with plenty of excitement from the frontline operators., Step aside, faux thriller writers and armchair warrior storytellers. Ex-mercenary Sean McFate has produced a first novel that's assured, authentic, timely, gritty, and most of all real... I enjoyed the hell out of it.