If you’re into adrenaline-pumping plots, tactical brilliance, and covert ops, here are 5 must-read military thrillers that deliver big on action, authenticity, and suspense:

5 Must-Read Military Thrillers

1. The Terminal List by Jack Carr

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A SEAL’s team is wiped out in a mission gone wrong—and he uncovers a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top.

2. Red Metal by Mark Greaney & Lt. Col. H. Ripley Rawlings IV

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Russia launches a surprise invasion of Europe—cue massive military escalation.

3. Rose Island by Zander Hatch

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Set against the backdrop of a forgotten Cold War bastion that harbors earth-shattering secrets, former Marine turned clandestine operator Jake Harper is drawn back into action when a top- secret rescue mission calls him to an island erased from every map—a place steeped in mystery and guarded by deadly forces.

4. Rogue Asset by Brian Andrews & Jeffrey Wilson

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A Russian threat, deep-state intrigue, and Tier One black ops.

5. Without Remorse by Tom Clancy

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The gripping origin story of John Clark, as a former Navy SEAL unleashes vengeance and becomes a covert legend.

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