Shadow State

(Hardback)

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Perfect for fans of Matthew Quirk and Barry Eisler, in Frank Sennett's hands, the world of a former military officer and Secret Service agent comes to harrowing life as a diabolical plot threatens everything he cherishes and believes. Ex-Army Ranger sniper Rafe Hendrix leads the Secret Service detail of President Wyetta Johnson. Rafe and Wyetta became close when they served together in Afghanistan and he saved her life during a recon misadventure that cost her a leg. The President's wife visits a D.C. private-school classroom, and Hendrix is on sniper duty when a suicide bomber heads toward the First Lady. Hendrix disobeys a direct order and an unthinkable disaster unfolds. Though Hendrix may have saved the First Lady, he's blamed for the carnage. And the violence hits harder than he ever could have imagined. Rafe is cast adrift after the incident and he leaves D.C. for Fort Stockton, Texas. His prospects brighten when he meets veterinarian Melody Sanchez and their romance begins to bloom. But there's still unfinished business waiting in the wings. Someone from the past is bent on revenge-and he has Rafe firmly in his sights. His plan is as twisted as they come-grisly recreations of some of the most terrible events from the past. And now it's up to Rafe to learn from history-or be doomed to repeat it.

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Praise for Shadow State:
Fans of stoic and resilient action heroes will be entertained.
Publishers Weekly

Sennett has some serious storytelling talent . . . The writing is rich and nuanced, and the characters are lovingly crafted. No stereotypes here; no standard-issue good guys and bad guys. No familiar plot points, either: Sennett will appear to take the story down a familiar road, but then hell make an unexpected turn.
Booklist, starred review

Gripping.
Politico

A sophisticated political thriller [with a] captivating if damaged hero.
Chicago Tribune

A smart, lean, action-packed political thriller that pulls you in on the first page and doesnt let you go until the last.
Chicago Sun-Times

Impressive . . . a pedal-to-the-metal series of jaw-dropping twists and one hell of a finale.
Newcity Lit

Sennetts writing is captivating and gets you right in the story. The plot is intriguing and gut-wrenching. Overall its just an excellent experience
The Spinchoon

A superb debut . . . Replete with numerous shocks and twists.
Gumshoe Review

An exciting contemporary thriller that is both psychologically astute and action packed. I liked this one from the great Frank Sennett.
Adrian McKinty, award-winning author of The Chain

Frank Sennetts debut thriller Shadow State is a ticking-clock conspiracy racing through the heartland of America and the perimeters of power where truth and justice are often a longshot.
James Grady, award-winning author of Six Days of the Condor

Stylish, gripping and horribly convincing, Sennett's cracking plot delivers big-time. Ladies and gentlemen, ex Secret Service agent and all-American hero Rafe Hendrix is in the building!
Jude OReilly, author of Sleep When Youre Dead

Author Bio

Frank Sennett has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Montana and a journalism degree from Northwestern University. He has taught creative writing at UCLA Extension and has published nine books. He has served as a senior leader at multiple media outlets, including Time Out Chicago and MTV.com. He also spent one lucky season in the Wrigley Field press box covering the Chicago Cubs. He lives in Chicago with his wife, three children and two cats.