Call Sign: Wrecking Crew (Storm Warning) [Paperback]

David McKoy (Author), Lynn Hallbrooks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 26, 2011

CIA Special Ops Team, Call Sign: Wrecking Crew is sent overseas on a Top Secret mission. Once the mission is completed, they rapidly realize they are merely Pawns in an International Chess Game that turns into a Political Firestorm. As a result, they are disavowed. Accompanied by Firefights, Fate, and Faith, they finally find a way home. After arriving, they discover governmental abuses of the Constitution. Will they survive long enough to thwart these enemies of the State?

Genre: Fiction - Military/Action/Adventure/Political Intrigue
"Glenn Beck meets Richard Marcinko"
Mature Audience rating is recommended
Word count: ~194,000

Editorial Reviews

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"... It's a quick moving book that held my interest from prologue to epilogue. It strikes me as an alternate future much like the alternate histories that have been written. The style is like the writings of Dick Marcinko (who is acknowledged as an influence)..." ~Doug DePew 'Military Memoirs' - Amazon Reviewer - July 29, 2011

"...It takes a speculative look at today's politics and puts an extreme spin on them that can be rather comical, but also very scary. In some ways it is a reminder that we can never be lulled into a false sense of security about our freedoms, ..." ~Mistress of The Dark Path "Suzie" - Amazon Reviewer - August 12, 2011


"...This book is a great mixture of action and details. It is more geared toward the military minded but it was a great read."  ~TheGinreading - Amazon Reviewer - January 29, 2012

"...I like fast paced! It was EXCITING-EXCITING AND THEN IT GOT EXCITING!!! I JUST LOVED IT SO MUCH!!! Lots of action and fun for the heart!!!" ~Vonda Norwood - Amazon Reviewer - March 31, 2012

"...The reader is whisked from a clandestine covert mission in Iran to the inhospitable ranges of southwest Texas. In between you are introduced to a highly professional group of men and women who take protecting their country...very seriously no matter what office they hold..." ~Jeff Dawson 'Direktor59' - Amazon Reviewer - April 26, 2012

From the Author

Our main goals in writing this book was to entertain and enlighten our readers.  We hope that in doing so we will ignite a passion to learn more about our characters and their adventures.

Here's and excerpt that we hope you will like:

Deb shoots Deano a hard look and grits her teeth so hard she snaps the end of her cigar which flies out the window.
Mac orders, "Deb, stop!"
Deb says, "It's just a scratch. I'll worry about it later."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 728 pages
• Publisher: River Road Press (June 26, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982792352
• ISBN-13: 978-0982792353
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,966,921 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best is the details January 29, 2012

By TheGinreading

Format:Kindle Edition

A group of ex-military CIA agents are called upon for an undercover sensitive mission in Iraq. Betrayed by their country due to a corrupt government they find themselves on the run. This book is a great mixture of action and details. It is more geared toward the military minded but it was a great read.

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Call Sign Wrecking Crew January 29, 2011

By sybil

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I enjoyed the book very much. If you love America you will being cheering for the Wrecking Crew to overcome their enemies. There are a some passages that are not for the faint of heart. I enjoyed the wonderful love story in the midst of all the blood, guts and things being blown up. An easy read and real page turner. I found it hard to set the book down to take care of other things. Can hardly wait till the next one.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars HEART POUNDING EXCITEMENT!!! March 31, 2012

By Vonda Norwood

Format:Kindle Edition

WOOHOO!!! I just loved the romance!!! I am ignorant to military terms and the glossary was a fun game for me!!! Anyone who isn't ignorant to military terms will appreciate the insight of the authors. You'd be proud! I like fast paced! It was EXCITING-EXCITING AND THEN IT GOT EXCITING!!! I JUST LOVED IT SO MUCH!!! Lots of action and fun for the heart!!!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars US Government under Attack from within! April 26, 2012

By Jeff Dawson

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Three and-a-half stars

Today, a lot of books are being written as suspense thrillers surrounding our current President and the terrible path the country is being propelled with a potential chance of "no return." Some are good while others are best forgotten. This one falls right in the middle of the road.

The reader is whisked from a clandestine covert mission in Iran to the inhospitable ranges of southwest Texas. In between you are introduced to a highly professional group of men and women who take protecting their country (from enemies:foreign and domestic) very seriously no matter what office they hold. Yep, that includes the president.

The parts I found most intriguing were the well thought out plots and how they (in the end) tie together nicely. Imagine being part of an elite group carrying out the assigned mission and have it successfully sabotaged (this was a very good twist) while carrying it out and then all your contacts are recalled to Washington or fired while being in enemy territory. How's that for a starter? The group makes it back to friendly lines only to find themselves in the middle of thwarting an invasion by extremely hostile forces. The group consisting of Mac, Deb, JD, TK, Deano and a few other characters (along with a pick-up from the US Embassy) make their way back to Texas to work for their former (burned) boss of the CIA, Bill Winchester.

At times the story line is a bit hard to fathom with so much going on in a very short time frame. The characters never get a chance to breath and regroup. It does distract from the story a bit when it comes to believability.

This is the first government thriller by Lynn Hallbrooks and David McCoy. Not too bad for a first attempt. The plot is well thought out.... The characters are believable but need more bite to them. They seldom have their own "sense of worth." They appear to be "cookie cutter" and require more depths of quality. At times the dialog is sweeping and captivating while at others, it drags a bit with too many inserts on whose talking. This can be easily remedied.

Will there be a possible sequel? Read the book for your own determinations. Oh, there appears to be a mole in the group, or is there? I will be getting the next one in the series to see if my convictions and suspicions are correct.

Good job David and Lynn. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Frontline action, reads like a mission report March 19, 2013

By jay

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former seals doing what they do best wrecking shop, without remorse. Making sure the good guys win. A great read to keep you up at night.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Politicians beware, the Wrecking Crew is on call... May 3, 2012

By Tim Greaton

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You need only to read an interview about these two authors to know what a spectacular creative match they make. In other hands a CIA special ops teams might amount to only a few weapons and a tough line or two, but with David McKoy and Lynn Hallbrooks the Wrecking Crew is truly a full cast of characters with real lives and real relationships. In fact, you'll get at least two team romances coming right out of the gate. David's in depth knowledge of all things military shines through as well.

The Wrecking Crew is actually sent to the border of Iran for a secret mission, but when the President falls ill and our country changes political hands, all hell breaks loose. As the crew covertly reenters the country and makes their way back to Texas, it quickly becomes obvious that law is changing and a new order is about to break loose. Suddenly it's the government versus patriots, and you can be certain Mac, Deb, JT, TK and the others are on the side of the people, and not with the men in suits who have twisted up everything that freedom stands for.

With the help of recently expelled CIA agent Bill Winchester, the Wrecking Crew begins their first mission on home soil. It isn't long before they all realize that corruption has seeped up through the very tree of liberty and now rests solidly within the White House. This new battle is for keeps and, be they allies or foes, the sides quickly begin to form. Left with no choice, the Wrecking Crew leads the fight for clean government and the powers-that-be begin to quake....

If you've ever questioned the US system and its representatives, the themes within these pages are certain to stir your soul. The fact that you'll grow to love the characters is just icing on the cake. Be sure to read this military adventure......but don't be surprised if it encourages you to interpret tomorrow's news in an entirely different way. Read more ›

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives you something to think about. April 12, 2012

By Marla

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I can not imagine all the hard work it took to write, edit and publish this book. The way I understand it the co-authors do not even live in the same town. Even though there was already a military background I am sure a tremendous amount of research was needed to write this book. This book was not my normal genre but I am glad I took the time to read it. I would love to see or should I say hear this book in an audio version. With all the hurdles the authors had I'm sure one more hurdle of an audio book would be a breeze for them. I look forward to reading more by either of these authors. This book is fiction, but still it makes you wonder what really happens behind the scenes in war and political situations.