Narco Assassins by Jason Kasper is a gripping thriller that delves into the dangerous and shadowy world of drug cartels and the elite special operations soldiers tasked with taking them down. The novel follows former Army Ranger and DEA agent Tucker Wayne as he navigates the treacherous landscapes of Central and South America, facing off against ruthless drug lords and their armies of assassins.
Kasper's writing is both vivid and immersive, drawing readers into the heart-pounding action and high-stakes missions. The characters are well-developed, and the intense pacing keeps the reader on the edge of their seat throughout. The author's own experiences as a former Special Forces soldier lend authenticity to the narrative, adding a layer of realism to the thrilling story.
Narco Assassins is a must-read for anyone who enjoys adrenaline-fueled military thrillers with intricate plots and relentless suspense. Jason Kasper's expertise shines through in this electrifying novel, offering an insider's glimpse into the perilous world of international drug trafficking and the courageous individuals who risk everything to combat it.

Fast paced and action packed. Another great installment in this series. Highly recommended.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this advanced copy.

Narco Assassins by Jason Kasper
Shadow Strike #4

David and his team never seem to have smooth sailing during missions. Their job is never easy and always have difficulties met that must be overcome…this time for the team proved just as difficult and filled with obstacles to overcome.

What I liked:
* The team: all had a fair time in the spotlight, and I got to know each of them a bit better
* That each team member had a part to play and played it well
* The location, plot, pacing and writing
* That the target for assassination was one I could see needing to be taken out
* Taking a look into what must go through the minds of those who undertake black ops missions
* Wondering what it would require physically and mentally to be on the team and what impact it would have in the long run
* The twists and turns each lead led to
* The way the team handled obstacles and what they were willing to do to accomplish the desired outcome
* Never knowing exactly what was coming next
* The authenticity of what took place – weapons knowledge, fight sequencing, strategy, political insights, historical background
* The diversity within the team
* That the team had one another’s backs – would not leave a brother behind
* Knowing that there are people in the world willing to undertake nearly impossible tasks to keep our lives a bit safer
* Wondering if legalizing narcotics would make the world a safer place
* The way the mission ended and…
* Knowing that there is another book to look forward to

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Knowing that the evil in this book is no doubt truer than we want to believe

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to NetGalley and Severn River Publishing for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

Jason Kasper is back again with Narco Assassins, the fourth installment in the Shadow Strike series starring David Rivers. Rivers and team are on the forefront of the war on drugs and narco enthusiastic terrorists and are doing what agency contractors are paid to do, hunt.

Rivers, along with the team of decorated veterans turned CIA contractors are running day to day life down in Columbia. Being on the hunt for one notorious drug trafficker isn’t all glory and accolades as the team searches for Sofia Lozano. The team runs into roadblock after roadblock and the first one stops them fast, losing one of the best leads they had, with a bullet to the head.

Finding the notorious drug runner quickly becomes harder than the team expected to be as it takes them from the city streets of Columbia to rain-soaked jungles, and into even more trouble with drug running narco subs and back road shootouts. The search for Lozano twists and turns through one jailed narco sub pilot and his penance for alcohol and women, along with a back-room club owner who wants someone’s head in his hands. While the group dodges bullets and failed leads, one thing they can’t dodge is the impending case of fear or tracking down the most lethal nerve agent in the world. Near perfection is what this group must deliver and if not, the world will know they failed.

From The Enemies of My Country, Last Target Standing, and Covert Kill, Kasper has made the Shadow Strike series worth reading and Narco Assassins is a great addition. This covert action team keeps dodging death in a narco driven world, while Kasper will keep you glued with fresh locations, great commentary, and some of the best plot lines. Kasper delivers an action-packed thrill ride full of cleverly-placed curveballs. I absolutely love his writing and cannot wait for the next adventure.

Jason Kasper is one of the most proficient writers when it comes to tactical and technical prowess in hardcore action-packed storytelling. Narco Assassins is wild, enthralling, and full of suave pulse-pounding action sequences.
David Rivers and his merry-band of gunslingers are working up the food chain of a terrorist organization that planned and executed a devastating attack on U.S soil. Their latest target is unveiled to be a former FARC revolutionary-turned-assassin. What seems to be a clean kill mission ends up with unprecedented circumstances as the team finds itself facing drug cartels, sicarios, and double crosses.
While the previous Shadow Strike thrillers certainly have had Rivers and his team in dire situations, none have felt as grim as this one. From the moment they step foot in Colombia, the pace is set to the highest setting of anxiety as the twists and shootouts keep on coming like unstoppable jolts of adrenaline shots to the heart. Imagine the buzz of consuming 3 cups of coffee in one go and you’ll have a semblance of how it feels to read Narco Assassins. The tactical details are second to none as we read the team fight all sorts of bad guys in realistic fashion. The realism however does not stop Kasper from exploring some wild and ingenious ideas such as introducing a narco submersible into the story for the team to use as their personal infil and exfil measure. The Colombian setting offers a fresh perspective to the series bursting with history about the region and its blood-soaked past. The change also provides clearer and deeper insights into the characters and makes you feel for them despite their rather dark personalities.
With palpable tension swirling throughout the narrative, Narco Assassins is a love letter to action thrillers brimming with authenticity and gritty escapades featuring tense dialogue and unorthodox heroes.


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Narco Assassins is an adrenaline-filled, no holds barred, lethal chess match featuring a race against the clock at breakneck speed to stop a global terror plot from coming to fruition. Jason Kasper once again delivers a scary realistic plot chock full of violence and dire implications.

David Rivers and his covert team of CIA operatives find themselves in South America on the hunt for Sofia Lozano, a dangerous narcotics trafficker and assassin who consorts with known terrorist organizations. Sofia’s latest client is planning a major event that will kill thousands of people, putting her in the crosshairs of David’s team. Only there’s one major issue – they need to find her first. But once they do, they’ll traverse the jungles of Columbia and the coast of Venezuela in tireless pursuit before she can offload her deadly payload and set in motion a devastating attack.

The intersection of drugs and terror are front and center, with the bad guys and gals playing by their own set of rules while the good guys have bureaucratic and legal constraints set upon them. Which then necessitates the operators on the ground to color outside the lines and lie by omission or tell half truths to get the job done without being handcuffed – figuratively and literally. That’s the inconvenient truth that Jason Kasper highlights in Narco Assassins. Hunting terrorists is a dirty job with a lot of gray areas and requires the occasional need to step over a government-defined line in the interest of protecting normal citizens from death and dismemberment. And doing so puts the operators in a precarious position with their superiors. Which makes them even more heroic because they do what’s necessary, caution and consequences be damned, in order to fulfill their oath and life’s mission to stop evil and put the perpetrators six feet under. Oh, and there’s a ton of kick ass gun battles included in the book too with enough ammo sent down range to please the most hardcore military thriller enthusiasts.

Jason Kasper continues to impress with his ability to craft a compelling storyline with intriguing characters. If you’re not reading the Shadow Strike series yet, Narco Assassins is a great entry point. But be warned, it’ll increase your TBR pile because you’ll want to go back and read the prior three thrillers in the series. Which is a good use of your time anyway so go ahead and read them all. They’re fantastic.

David Rivers and his team are still on the hunt for the perpetrators of the July 4th terrorist attack. There is no place the deadly team won't venture to find those responsible and stop any future terrorist attacks. When intelligence indicates a world-class assassin receives a substantial payment from the terrorist they are searching for, the CIA's travel agent arranges a trip to Colombia to figure out what the money is for and then to stop whatever they have planned. What they uncover has the potential of killing millions. The only thing that matters is completing the mission. No matter the risks

I'm not sure I've read an author who has improved more in a shorter period of time than Jason Kasper. His early books were good but nothing like recently. Its like he flipped a switch to badass. His writing flows better , the plots are more intricate and he's giving his characters more emotional depth. What hasn't changed is his ability to create authentic, intense action while using humor to ease the tension. The dialogue and "friction" between the team has all the hallmarks of personal experience. Kasper gives the reader a peek behind the curtain into the inner dynamics of a special operations team. They joke, make fun of each other, disagree, and at times probably hate each other but there is nothing they wouldn't do save the other.

If you haven't read Jason Kasper before you should remedy that. You are missing out on an author who improves by leaps and bounds with each new book and always brings the goods.

My sincere thanks to Jason Kasper, Severn River Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of Narco Assassins.

David Rivers is back and better than ever. This time he’s in South America trying to figure out who he can trust on both sides of the drug trade, plus he’s got to deal with an assassin who may be as dangerous as he is. Lots of action.