CLOSE QUARTERS an action packed, high-octane thriller (Lone Mercenary Book 2)

Marc Portman, a deep cover specialist known as the Watchman, is tasked with extracting Edwin Travis, the CIA's top negotiator, after his capture by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. What begins as a routine extraction mission quickly becomes dangerous when Portman's position is leaked to enemy forces. With minimal resources and only a novice communications officer in Langley as support, Portman must navigate threats from multiple sources: local gangsters, Ukrainian Special Forces, professional snipers, pro-Russian separatists, and corrupt police. As he works to bring Travis to safety, Portman discovers his greatest danger comes from within his own organization. Portman is a mercenary who operates in the shadows, providing protection in hostile situations while remaining off the record. He follows strict protocols: checking his weapon before each job, maintaining backup plans, and staying ten steps ahead of threats. No one knows his real name. This is the second book in the Lone Mercenary series.