A HOSTILE STATE an action-packed, high-octane thriller

A HOSTILE STATE an action-packed, high-octane thriller

by Adrian Magson

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4.6 stars from 1,453 reviews. Top 85% of Thriller books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You want relentless, shoot-first action with a protagonist who operates entirely alone and trusts no one.
  • You're drawn to espionage thrillers where the hero has been double-crossed and forced off the grid with nowhere to run.
  • You enjoy tight, competent writing that prioritises pace and tactical detail over introspection.

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  • You prefer character-driven narratives with emotional depth and internal conflict over pure action.
  • You want thrillers heavy on mystery and investigation rather than combat and survival.
  • You're looking for slower-burn plots that take time to develop atmosphere and moral complexity.

About this book

Marc Portman, codename Watchman, is a mercenary operating in the shadows. He works in hostile situations, providing protection while staying off the record. He maintains strict rituals: checking his weapon before every job and always having backup plans. While on a meet-and-collect assignment in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, Portman comes under sniper fire and is attacked by a kill team. He realizes he has been betrayed. With no backup and the CIA silent, his mission compromised and identity leaked, Portman suspects Russian involvement. Trapped, outnumbered, and outgunned, Portman is forced off the grid and onto the offensive. With no rules governing the situation, he must fight his way out through direct confrontation. A Hostile State combines action, political intrigue, and suspense. It is part of the Marc Portman series by Adrian Magson.

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