Extraction - US Marshal Dirk Sterling - Book 1

Extraction - US Marshal Dirk Sterling - Book 1

by Jodi Burnett

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want a procedural thriller with real operational detail and a protagonist who doesn't trust the people above him.
  • You enjoy crime thrillers where the conspiracy runs deeper than the initial case—where your hero's own agency becomes part of the problem.
  • You're drawn to stories with a team dynamic, where specialists with different skills have to work together under pressure and suspicion.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone novels over series commitments, since this is Book 1 and clearly sets up ongoing character threads.
  • You're looking for romance or personal life drama woven through the plot; this focuses tightly on the case and institutional tension.
  • You want literary nuance or morally grey characters you'll sympathise with—Dirk's instincts are right about Grey, and the stakes are straightforward.

About this book

Deputy US Marshal Dirk Sterling grows suspicious of his new boss, Chief Emory Grey, after she lies to him within weeks of their working relationship. Grey appears to be something other than what she presents. Grey assigns Sterling to lead a Federal Task Force tasked with tracking down an international smuggler believed to have crossed the US border with a valuable ancient artifact. US intelligence indicates the artifact's sale would fund worldwide terrorism. Sterling and his team of specialists must recover the stolen relic before it can be used to finance global destruction.

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Currently 4.5★ from 1,555 reviews

Gaining approximately 41 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.5.

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