Overview
The Dogs of Warr . . . An elite force of clandestine warriors led by the legendary Colonel Nathan Alexander Warr.
An old foe has been contracted by a terrorist to strike at the heart of the United States. Transiting the globe to keep them from following through on their nefarious plot, the Dogs will stop at nothing to covertly protect the country from the evil known as the Devil's Ghost. And this time, he's made it personal . . .
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Description
The year is 2024 and Colonel Gregor Alexi Nikolanovic, a former Spetznaz operative infamously known throughout the world as the "Devil's Ghost" has been contracted by a terrorist to strike at the heart of the United States with a dirty bomb. The Ghost, known for his ruthlessness and brutality, is the nemesis of legendary Special Forces operator Colonel Nathan Alexander Warr.
Colonel Warr leads his elite force of clandestine warriors based out of a secret underground facility, "The Kennel ", located in Area 51. This unit will stop at nothing to covertly protect the country from the evil of the terrorists and the Devil's Ghost, who's made it personal this time!
Three main conflicts comprise the action in this debut novel: a rescue mission in the Sudanese desert; the threat to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby; a final battle (or is it?) in a Syrian town near the Jordanian border. There are small pit stops during this journey to learn the recruitment and background of other team members, Brain (the ultra-brilliant female chief scientist), Sandman (the quiet, cheeky sniper), Maxxum (the large hulking heavy weapons expert), Breeze (a well-rounded infiltration specialist), Brick (martial arts expert and infiltrator), Wingnut (a pilot of questionable sanity), and Tunnel Rat (infiltration and explosives expert). Each of them has their own specialty and history, all of them functioning together as one cohesive unit.
DOGS OF WARR captures another yet another chapter in the eternal struggle between good and evil. An action/adventure thriller reminiscent of the Tom Clancy SPLINTER CELL franchise and Jack Silkstone's successful self-published PRIMAL series, but with a dash of science fiction thrown in, the Kennel being the hiding place for the famed UFO from the Roswell incident of 1947.
Join the Dogs as they pursue victory over evil in this first of a series!
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About the author
TR Gabriel grew up in west central Wisconsin. Watching aircraft from nearby Ft. McCoy fly overhead got him interested in both the military and aviation.
He attended the University of Minnesota after graduating high school. After college graduation he reported to MCRD San Diego CA to start his military career in the U.S. Marine Corps. During twenty years of active duty he served as an aircraft ground support equipment technician, Communications Officer, and CH-53E Helicopter Pilot. TR served the majority of his time on the west coast with numerous overseas deployments.
Upon retiring from the military he took a job supporting an active duty Operational Test squadron, primarily supporting the CH-53K program. TR also did a small stint as the Business Manager for a small family owned military contracting business in Lexington Park, MD, Process Improvement at the University of Louisville Hospital, Army Recruiting at Fort Knox, and is currently an Aviation Instructor for a large logistics company in Louisville, KY.
He and his wife enjoy riding motorcycle, watching football, binge watching TV shows, and attending concerts. They also enjoy spending time with family and friends whenever the opportunity arises.
TR's start in writing began when, in a discussion with his wife about 'bucket list' items, he mentioned he'd wanted to write a book someday. At his wife's strong suggestion to "go for it!" he did, which keeps in line with their 'no regrets' policy. The subsequent journey has been one of enlightenment, hard work, and the realization of a desire and passion for writing.
TR initially created the characters for Dogs of Warr in 1986. The first incarnation being comic book characters drawn in a sketchbook. The first novel, in a planned series of five, was a way to bring those characters to life, giving them depth and dimension.
TR has also brought some of his other drawn characters to life. Skull & Crossbownes appear in their debut novella, Chronicles of Skull & Crossbownes: The Atlantis File, with the intent of developing that into a series as well.
While only a 'part time' author, it's become a passion for TR and the ideas keep flowing, eventually winding up on 'paper'. He hopes that others enjoy the ride that he's taking his characters on!!
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