State of Play

Facing unrest and flagging favorability ratings, U.S. President Conrad Michaels searches for something to solidify his position as the incumbent in the looming election while also galvanizing the nation. His solution? Catch the biggest traitor and terrorist in one operation: Karif Fazil and Brady Hawk.

Lured into a trap, Hawk must find a way out that saves his life during a mission that puts him as a strange bedfellow with Michaels. With forces behind the scenes setting Hawk up for failure, he must succeed before he gets on with his ultimate mission: expose and eliminate President Michaels.

Fans of Vince Flynn, David Baldacci, Brad Thor, and Brad Taylor are sure to enjoy this high-stakes thriller packed with action, adventure, and intrigue with a dash of romance.

What Amazon readers are saying:

★★★★★ "R.J. Patterson is up there with Baldacci."

★★★★★ "First Strike delivers excitement, intrigue and action from the first page to the last."

★★★★★ "This story was imaginative, but certainly came across as realistic."

★★★★★ "This is a first rate action thriller!"

★★★★★ "If you are looking for some adrenalin packed action, don't think twice, just grab a copy and start reading, you won't be sorry."

★★★★★ "A well crafted page turner."

★★★★★ "Brady hawk is the next Jack Reacher!"

★★★★★ "Another great book by R.J. Patterson! I liked that way he makes his characters so real."

★★★★★ "This book is in the vein of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn with a bit of Ian Flemming."

★★★★★ "R.J. Patterson's short chapters and fast moving plot render this novel impossible to put down."

Buy First Strike today and start a series that will keep you up all night reading!