Tenth Man Down by Chris Ryan
When an SAS team is sent to train government troops in Karmanga, a poverty-stricken and war-torn republic in southern Africa, Geordie Sharp is caught up un the most dangerous and difficult assignment of his military career. When the SAS men see that the rebels are boosted by ex-US Navy SEAL mercenaries, they begin to sense a hidden agenda.
Packed with Ryan's trademark gung-ho style, graphic imagery and technical detail that can only come from first-hand experienceHard as nails. * Mirror *
Slick, polished and gut-wrenching stuff * Irish Times *
Arguably the father of the SAS thriller gene * Good Book Guide *
Real strength in detailing the nitty-gritty of operations * Sunday Times *
There's a frightening ring of authenticity * Mirror *
Slick, polished and gut-wrenching stuff * Irish Times *
Arguably the father of the SAS thriller gene * Good Book Guide *
Real strength in detailing the nitty-gritty of operations * Sunday Times *
There's a frightening ring of authenticity * Mirror *
Chris Ryan was born in 1961 in a village near Newcastle. In 1984 he joined the SAS. During his ten years in the Regiment , he was involved in overt and covert operations and was also Sniper team commander of the anti-terrorist team. During the Gulf War, Chris was the only member of an eight-man team to escape from Iraq, of which three colleagues were killed and four captured. It was the longest escape and evasion in the history of the SAS. For this he was awarded the Military Medal. During Ryan's last two years in the Regiment he selected and trained potential SAS recruits, he left the SAS in 1994 and is now the author of many bestselling thrillers for adults, as well as the Alpha Force and Code Red series for younger readers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099460121 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099460122 |
| Title | Tenth Man Down |
| Author | Chris Ryan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2000-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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