Title: Operation Storm’s Eye

Author: E.S. Benton

Genre: Thriller

 

Echo Team is a band of soldiers carrying out a clandestine mission. The team operates with deadly precision and their latest mission proved successful. Success would be short-lived as a fiery plane crash eliminates the team. A fellow faction of soldiers dubbed the Alpha Team is operating in the wake of the deadly disaster.

There are questions about operational security and these concerns are only magnified upon Alpha Team’s discovery of “Operation Storm’s Eye.” The search is on for a weapon that can unleash catastrophe in a variety of forms leading to unimaginable death and destruction. Alpha Team’s boss has informed the team members of a possible traitor in the organization and the need to undertake a further treacherous mission so they can begin to attain some answers.

E.S. Benton delivers an enthralling story involving the peril-infested world of the covert warriors who often operate in the shadows. The triumph of Echo Team’s assignment is quickly forgotten with their incendiary demise which illustrates how Benton isn’t averse to shocking the reader in the initial stages. The action is heavy when the team conducts its operations, but the intensity doesn’t stop when the bullets are no longer flying. The behind-the-scenes machinations of the villains in this potboiler prove equally compelling.

Scott is the leader of the Alpha Team and his moniker is Alpha One. The rest of the unit looks up to him and he looks out for them. The decimation of Echo Team has rattled nerves and Scott is not afraid to question his boss about the security of future actions. As Alpha Team hunts for  the rogues behind the weather manipulator, Scott is at the forefront of the action. Scott’s loyalty to his men is as distinct as his heroics. Benton portrays Scott as a pensive man of action, willing to rely on intel as much as instincts.

The essence of the story lies in the wars that are often fought sub rosa around the world. The men and women who populate the various squads have sacrificed normalcy in their everyday lives for a variety of different reasons, some altruistic and some amoral. The importance of the next mission and its success consumes their waking thoughts. A spirit of camaraderie unites the men of the unit and can only be undone by betrayal. They must be able to count on the man standing beside them when under fire. The emotional impact hits hard with every fallen member.

The story commences on an explosive note with the immolation of the Echo Team. The aftermath of their demise would be greater if a little more backstory was provided as to their relationship and interactions with various members of Alpha Team.

Operation Storm’s Eye is a riveting non-stop action novel that combines sharp dialogue and thrilling scenes of combat. While there are many characters throughout the book, Scott (Alpha One) emerges as a focal point and is an admirable leader and soldier. Each chapter amps up the adrenaline to a rousing and satisfying conclusion. Author E.S. Benton has written a top-notch book.

 

 

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