AT THE BEHEST OF ROGUE IRANIAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS,
two terrorists break into the grave of an American veterans cemetery in the
Suresnes suburb of Paris. What they take from that grave could lead to the
deaths of millions of Israeli and US citizens, as well as Jews around the world.
US Army Major Jake Fortina, a military attaché stationed at the US
Embassy in Paris, is called upon by the FBI and French and Italian law
enforcement and intelligence officials to help defeat Iran’s nefarious plan.
Beginning in Paris, this international drama leads readers from Afghanistan
to England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, and the
United States in the scramble to save the world from a terror unknown since
the deadly Spanish flu outbreak of 1918.
AND THE TIER-ONE THREAT
by Ralph R. ``Rick`` Steinke
MAJOR JAKE FORTINA
“Colonel (Ret) Rick Steinke tells a riveting story only he can accurately portray! As a distinguished Army officer, Foreign Area Officer, Defense Attaché and respected scholar, Rick draws upon his own personal and professional background to weave a thrilling account of Jake Fortina that could easily be mistaken for a non-fictional narrative. Rick also fills a critical gap in understanding the lives of our soldier-diplomats who selflessly serve on the front lines and in many foreign and hostile locations. This should be required reading for anyone who wants to further understand – beyond the headlines – how our Department of Defense and other federal agencies contribute to our national security. “
Colonel (Ret) John E. Chere Jr.
Assistant Professor, Defense Security Cooperation and Joint Special Operations Universities; former Defense Attaché and Senior Defense Official to Algeria, Israel, Morocco, and Tunisia
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“Jake Fortina could just as well be called “Rick Fortina” or “An American in Paris” as Rick Steinke is so accurate with portraying the French way of life! I am delighted to testify what a suspenseful and thrilling ride this is. Read it and re-read it. Vous allez prendre du bon temps!”
“Steinke’s addictive thriller raises the adrenalin level with each terse, dramatic, and gripping chapter. His protagonist Jake Fortina faces a mountain of challenges, some professional and deadly, others deeply personal. Foreign embassies, relentless terrorists and in-your-face realism combine to make this novel by a military and international security practitioner one book you won’t be able to put down.”
“Loved this book! Through Jake Fortina, Colonel Steinke sets the stage perfectly with as accurate a depiction of a US Army infantry officer as I have ever read. His portrayal of the noncommissioned officer corps’ professionalism was spot on, and the struggles of military families and the sacrifices of military spouses were perfectly framed. A very engaging read, I highly recommend it to fellow veterans and look forward to Colonel Steinke’s next one. Geronimo!”
“Rick Steinke has written a must-read page turner that I found to be very relevant to the threats we see today. Full of intrigue and mystery, I enjoyed it immensely. Major Jake Fortina is an archetypal leader that represents many real-world warriors who have answered our nation’s call.”
“What an exhilarating read! Imagine something worse than Covid-19. A weaponized version where only one country may have a vaccine that works. This is terrorism. Author Rick Steinke’s U.S. Army Major Jake Fontina, based in Paris, teams with experts from the FBI and their French and Italian counterparts, as one united team to disrupt this plan to kill millions. Steinke nails this global thriller with accuracy and plausibility.”