Absolute Force

A Jake Mercer Political Thriller, Book 3

By: Jack Mars

Narrated by: Bruce Nix

From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: When the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.

A diplomatic tour turns deadly when Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer uncovers an assassination plot against the President in the Middle East. Outgunned and outnumbered, can Jake shield those he swore to protect?

ABSOLUTE FORCE is the third book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1).

A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is an edge-of-your-seat action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

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The word is EScape not EXcape!

It makes it impossible to immerse yourself in the story when the narrator mispronounces a word that is easily used 20 times a chapter throughout the entire book. He also says “Sniple rifer” instead of “Sniper rifle” at 4:05 of Chapter 19 and no one bothered to edit.

The dicotomy between courage and stubbornness

I liked the courage Jake shows again and again. This story made me think about all the violence, greed, plotting, and strategy that occur at the intersection of global politics and human performance. Intense dedication over time is exhausting and unsustainable.

Great story

Is it too hard for a professional reader to pronounce escape?! It’s NOT EXSCAPE. Ugh. Also there are way too many “outstandings” in this book. Otherwise good story.