Julian Mercer Series by G.K. Parks

After witnessing an attempted murder, this ex-SpecOps mercenary will stop at nothing to find the truth.His business card reads security specialist, but there isn't much that Julian Mercer won't do. Ever since his forced retirement, Mercer and his team have been negotiating the safe return of kidnapping victims, but that isn't enough to satisfy Julian's darker desires... moreAfter witnessing an attempted murder, this ex-SpecOps mercenary will stop at nothing to find the truth.His business card reads security specialist, but there isn't much that Julian Mercer won't do. Ever since his forced retirement, Mercer and his team have been negotiating the safe return of kidnapping victims, but that isn't enough to satisfy Julian's darker desires. His own life-altering tragedy has left him on the brink of insanity, and only his team and his job keep him from falling over the edge. After stumbling upon the scene of a botched assassination, Mercer vows to protect a newspaper heiress from an unidentified killer. But she wants more than a bodyguard. She wants a mercenary who will hunt down the animal responsible for nearly murdering her fiancé. Violence and mayhem decimate the city as Mercer and his team race against the clock to stop a contract killer, but the hired gun is just a symptom of the underlying disease. Until the man pulling the strings is stopped, a life hangs in the balance. Left with limited options, Mercer may have to abandon his morality or sacrifice himself in order to keep his promise. less

Another day, another kidnapping...A programmer's wife is abducted from her home under suspicious circumstances. The only clues are a missing kitchen knife and some blurry security cam footage. It is up to Julian Mercer and his team to identify the kidnapper and negotiate the woman's release. However, things don't go as planned. The kidnapper is methodical and careful. He only wants one thing in exchange for the woman, but obtaining it will be nearly impossible... moreAnother day, another kidnapping...A programmer's wife is abducted from her home under suspicious circumstances. The only clues are a missing kitchen knife and some blurry security cam footage. It is up to Julian Mercer and his team to identify the kidnapper and negotiate the woman's release. However, things don't go as planned. The kidnapper is methodical and careful. He only wants one thing in exchange for the woman, but obtaining it will be nearly impossible. Forced to make some hard decisions, Mercer and his team must split up, but it's uncertain if they'll succeed or if someone will betray them. less

Former SAS operatives face off against rogue PMCs for control of a senator and his vote... A tropical getaway turns deadly when a senator and his family are taken hostage by a group of highly-trained mercenaries. The United States government wants this handled quietly, so they hire Mercer and his team to resolve the crisis situation. But the K&R specialists aren't the only ones tasked with providing a solution... moreFormer SAS operatives face off against rogue PMCs for control of a senator and his vote... A tropical getaway turns deadly when a senator and his family are taken hostage by a group of highly-trained mercenaries. The United States government wants this handled quietly, so they hire Mercer and his team to resolve the crisis situation. But the K&R specialists aren't the only ones tasked with providing a solution. The island's police force and the appearance of an American spy further complicate the negotiation, making a positive recovery even less likely. While everyone else's priority is finding a way to control the situation and inherent fallout, Mercer is focused on rescuing the captured family. Death, destruction, and mayhem ensue in a bloody battle of wits. This is the most deadly game of chicken Mercer has ever played, and the stakes are higher than ever. less

This time, things are going to get personal... Michelle Mercer was brutally and violently murdered. Her husband, former SAS operative Julian Mercer, has never come to grips with the loss. How could he? After all, he was the prime suspect. Years have passed, but Mercer maintains his innocence. And now that he's home in London for an extended stay, he has nothing but time to review the clues, search for suspects, and plan his revenge. There's only one problem... moreThis time, things are going to get personal... Michelle Mercer was brutally and violently murdered. Her husband, former SAS operative Julian Mercer, has never come to grips with the loss. How could he? After all, he was the prime suspect. Years have passed, but Mercer maintains his innocence. And now that he's home in London for an extended stay, he has nothing but time to review the clues, search for suspects, and plan his revenge. There's only one problem. The killer has set his sights on Mercer.With little left to lose, Julian will do just about anything to get justice for his wife. So the hunted will become the hunter. But when the killer targets Mercer's team, Julian must make some tough decisions. Is revenge more important than saving innocent lives or the lives of his brothers-in-arms?How far will one man go to stop his wife's killer? less

An undercover MI5 agent has gone missing. It's up to Julian Mercer and his team to perform the recovery. There's just one problem. They don't know if the agent has been compromised or if he switched sides.Agent Owen Shepherd was tasked with infiltrating an IRA terrorist faction. He's been in deep cover for two years, but now that an attack is imminent, he's vanished. While searching for Shepherd, Mercer stumbles upon the terrorist's plans... moreAn undercover MI5 agent has gone missing. It's up to Julian Mercer and his team to perform the recovery. There's just one problem. They don't know if the agent has been compromised or if he switched sides.Agent Owen Shepherd was tasked with infiltrating an IRA terrorist faction. He's been in deep cover for two years, but now that an attack is imminent, he's vanished. While searching for Shepherd, Mercer stumbles upon the terrorist's plans. Mercer's new primary objective - stop the terrorist attack. His secondary objective - find Owen Shepherd.In order to thwart the attack, Mercer will have to step into Shepherd's shoes to find out exactly what the faction leader has planned and how to stop it. But Julian's growing distrust of the Security Service makes him question everything, from the operation runner's loyalties to the real reason the missing agent went missing. Did the terrorists silence Shepherd or did his own people turn against him? less

An idyllic ski resort conceals a sinister secret…In the last two years, a dozen people have been taken. Only a few survived. The victims have only one commonality. Each of them had visited the resort before the abduction.Julian Mercer and his team are hired to investigate the town and identify the kidnapper. But while building their profile, a young girl is taken. The mother is distraught. But is this an act of the serial kidnapper or a copycat?Nothing is as it seems... moreAn idyllic ski resort conceals a sinister secret…In the last two years, a dozen people have been taken. Only a few survived. The victims have only one commonality. Each of them had visited the resort before the abduction.Julian Mercer and his team are hired to investigate the town and identify the kidnapper. But while building their profile, a young girl is taken. The mother is distraught. But is this an act of the serial kidnapper or a copycat?Nothing is as it seems. But Mercer doesn’t have time to figure out the finer details. The kidnapped girl isn’t well. And without her medication, she could die. Mercer’s willing to make concessions to appease the kidnapper to buy time and keep her alive, but the kidnapper keeps piling on more and more demands. Is this to delay the inevitable or to keep Mercer from tracking them down? Spread too thin, Mercer and his team will have to make some tough decisions. But will they make the right choices before time runs out? less