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Shock and Awe
Shock and Awe is a raw, relentless spiritual thriller that follows James Cobalt—from orphaned street kid in Bangkok to covert soldier to hunted traitor. Fueled by betrayal, guided by ancient wisdom, and haunted by a past that won’t die, his journey unfolds like a tarot spread—each chapter a revelation, each choice a reckoning. Nothing is what it seems.
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Bad Karma
Shock and Awe
Three Pagoda Pass
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Pepper Pace
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Hi, I'm John Rebell. It's great to see you!
I write action/adventure thrillers. I write the kind of books I always wanted to read. A non-stop, gritty, story of survival. Some readers have accused me of having a metaphysical bent. I guess that's true. Especially "Shock and Awe" which is concerned with karmic justice.
One writer in particular stood out from the finalists, with a character-driven story that we just couldn't put down until we'd turned the last page.
We can't wait to see what's next from John Rebell!
mark k.
As I write this review, my head still hurts from lwhiplash the twists and turns gave me.Shock and Awe delivers what so many books are missing these days... A rollicking good time with likeable characters I want to spend time with.
I'm definitely picking up the next in the series!
jessica p.
Underneath all the non-stop action, interesting characters and over-the-top chaos, there's a metaphorical tale of what it really means to be a "stranger in a strange land", and a young man wrestling with his demons.
Norman a.
John Rebell has written the finest action/adventure novels in recent memory. He’s one writer no one should miss.
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In my own words...
My novels are an attempt to make sense of my own life. To come to terms with my own PTSD and turn my life experiences into something positive.
Part autobiographical, part revisionist history, part bullshit, but always factually correct. The metaphysical aspects are true. This book "Shock and Awe" was written in part with my channel, whose name is Anarel. Any mistakes are purely my own.
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