One man can save the government … if they don’t stop him first.
One Man Stands Between Chaos and Control—If His Own Government Doesn’t Kill Him First.
Severin Force is a soldier’s soldier. A former Ranger, SEAL, and Delta operator, he’s the kind of guy who can kill you with a paperclip and still be annoyed about paper shortages. Now, he’s the newest recruit for Division Seven—a covert, off-the-books strike team tasked with eliminating threats before they spiral into global catastrophe.
And spiral they do.
When high-tech assassins start hijacking government systems and weaponizing small animals (yes, really), Washington is thrown into chaos. The President is compromised, national security is in shambles, and Force has just three days to track a shadowy enemy across continents before the body count—and the sheer absurdity of it all—reaches catastrophic levels.
But the deeper Force digs, the weirder (and more dangerous) things get. Betrayal runs all the way to the top, allies have an inconvenient habit of trying to kill him, and someone is clearly enjoying the chaos a little too much. Now, as the mission teeters on the brink of disaster, Force must make an impossible choice: save the country—or live long enough to serve up some well-earned retribution, preferably with a side of snark.
Packed with explosive action, razor-sharp wit, and the kind of government conspiracies that make you question reality, this relentless thriller is perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen, Brad Thor, and Vince Flynn—with a side of satire and a whole lot of attitude.
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About the Author
Marcus Paul Cootsona is the author of the Severin Force thrillers, INITIAL FORCE and SUFFICIENT FORCE (Coming in April 2025). He has also written two Wally Wilson thrillers (SLAMMIN’ and RUBBER MATCH), and two tennis instructional books (OCCAM’S RACQUET and TNNS LSSNS).
He is a lapsed playwright, recovering screenwriter, and former professional magician.
Unlike his fictional hero, Severin Force, Marcus has never been an Army Ranger, a Delta operator, or a Navy SEAL. Or a loner. Like Force, he is a patriot, and endeavors to always smell uniquely agreeable.
He lives in Northern California.
What Reviewers are saying
Reminiscent of David Foster Wallace’s or William Gaddis’ work.
Romance, humor, betrayal and intense missions.
The protagonist is interesting and the writing darkly funny.
I highly recommend this book if you have a twisted little sense of humor.
A fast-paced spy thriller.
Coming Soon
They erased his record. Now they need him back.
Severin Force was a ghost – Ranger, SEAL, Delta Force – until his entire team was wiped out and his existence disavowed. Severin Force is a soldier, a patriot, and a loner, with a uniquely agreeable personal scent. Currently unemployed but still straight-jacked, dressing well, and eating healthy.
When a coordinated cyberattack plunges America into digital darkness, Force is pulled back into the shadows. His mission: track down the domestic terrorists responsible and end them.
But the deeper he digs, the blackout is just the beginning. A darker agenda is unfolding. And if Force can’t stop it, the republic will fall
Every Force book can be read on its own or as part of the series.
