The Commander

by Dan E Hendrickson

Overview

Commander Jacob Edwards is Captain Tommy Williams of Naval Intelligence, best operative in the field. As part of a secret elite inter- military/law enforcement task force he has rose to be the #2 man in that organization. Jacob is also now the captain of the Coast Guard completely refurbished Hamilton Class Cutter, First Responder. On its shakedown cruise after being refurbished all hell breaks loose in the Gulf of Mexico and Tommy calls on Commander Edwards to take care of the problem. Industrial sabotage, mass murder, and terrorism are just a few of the things he's got to stop as he and his men try to figure out what's really going in the Gulf. Edwards has to juggle being in the command structure of the Coast Guard while secretly carrying out orders that come from the president himself. Best-case scenario is he gets the job done, and no one knows it was him that did it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781734518733
Publisher:	Dan E. Hendrickson
Publication date:	05/23/2020
Pages:	290
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.65(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1, March 1, 2003 Daddy, Daughter Time First, Then Work

Chapter 2, Politics, Medals, Promotions

Chapter 3, Deals Struck, Plans Made

Chapter 4, Tying up Loose Ends and Getting Ready to Launch

Chapter 5, Make a Deal with the Devil

Chapter 6, Anchors Away

Chapter 7, Sneaking Around

Chapter 8, Like Father Like Son, Kind of

Chapter 9, No Turning Back

Chapter 10, Unforeseen Rogue Elements

Chapter 11, Bad Guys

Chapter 12, Second Thoughts

Chapter 13, Game Changers

Chapter 14, Taking Command

Chapter 15, Bad Things

Chapter 16, Figuring Things Out

Chapter 17, The Commander

Chapter 18, What Really Makes it all Worth It

Editorial Reviews

5 Stars, Reviewed By Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite

In The Commander by Dan E. Hendrickson, Lieutenant Commander Jacob Edwards has just taken command of the Hamilton Class Cutter, First Responder as the captain of the US Coast Guard when news of a possible terrorist attack in the Gulf of Mexico reaches the White House. Captain Tommy Williams sends Jacob to investigate and deal with the situation. As the true extent and severity of the situation unfold, Jacob realizes there is a link to the possibility of a terrorist attack on a US oil rig, and a missing ship carrying children. Behind the sabotage are the Saudi Royal Family, the Russian underworld, and a notorious pirate assassin. As the First Responder races to the oil rig, time is quickly running out. Jacob must use every skill he has learned to resolve the impending catastrophe while obeying an order from the President to keep his movements confidential.

Since reading other books in The Last Enemy series, I was looking forward to more exciting exploits from Jacob Edwards and The Commander by Dan E. Hendrickson definitely lived up to all my expectations. There are new and intriguing characters, as well as many old favorites. Natasha is a real psychopath. I never thought there could be a character more despicable than Dominik, but she was evil to the core. Jacob's relationship with his daughter was endearing as they shared so many tender moments together; this was contrasted perfectly with his relationship with his enemies. I love Jacob as a protagonist. Although his character is flawed, it makes him even more relatable and his morals and character are impeccable. The action begins immediately and takes you on a roller coaster of excitement with so many interesting and strong sub-plots. I thought I could second guess how the plot would unfold by now, but the author always takes me down a path I was not expecting. His brilliance at creating tension and conflicts in the story are enviable and so satisfying as a reader. I read the final third of this novel with my heart pounding, as all the loose ends were tied up with immaculate literary genius. I cannot rate this author highly enough and would recommend his novels to everyone.

This high-octane action novel is pretty amazing. From the moment The Commander begins and Jacob enters the scene, you will know that it is about to get heavy. Jacob Edwards is the kind of character who will command your attention from the very beginning.

Five Star Review: Readers Favorite Rabia Tanveer

The Commander: Last Enemy Series Prequel by Dan E. Hendrickson is a compelling military thriller with very high stakes for the protagonist.
The prose, in itself, is delightful. Dan E. Hendrickson has a gift for crafting characters that are human and believable.

Five Star Review: Readers Favorite Christian Sia

The Commander by Dan Hendrickson is an engaging story that reels you in with every page turned. It's a well-written piece full of valuable, unforgettable lessons.

Five Star Review: Readers Favorite Trisha Dawn

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