Clear by Fire: A Search and Destroy Thriller

By Joshua Hood

Inspired by the experiences of a real-life decorated combat veteran, this blistering military thriller transports you "to the front lines of the War on Terror with such vivid detail that it leaves you looking for cover" (Scott McEwan, coauthor of American Sniper).

Mason Kane was a loyal American soldier and a proud member of the elite, off-the-books Anvil Program--a group of black ops soldiers who wage war from the shadows. But all that changed when his commander ordered Mason to murder an innocent Afghan family as a way to continue America's involvement in the Middle East.

Refusing to take part in this twisted scheme, Mason has no choice but to run. Hunted by his former comrades, Mason must rely on his survival skills and the help of Special Operations operative Renee Hart as he embarks on his most dangerous mission yet: unraveling the conspiracy that extends back to the President's inner circle and stopping the world's most deadly soldiers from completing their treacherous plan.

Set in the shadows of the War on Terror, Hood has created "an action-adventure series with a shoot-first hero in the style of Child's Jack Reacher, Hunter's Bob Lee Swagger, or DeMille's John Corey" (Kirkus Reviews) that fans of Brad Thor and Brad Taylor will love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501105728
• ISBN13: 9781501105722
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.0" x 8.0"