“A fast-paced, all-out action-fest… Steele is the kind of adventure hero whom everyone will want to see succeed, and here he’s up against antagonists who define sheer villainy… Parnell has jumped to the top of the military-thriller class, right up there with Brad Thor and Vince Flynn.” — Booklist (starred review)

“The mission becomes increasingly complex, dangerous, and engaging once Steele learns that the attack on his home is tied to assassination plans for some of the world’s most prominent leaders… A well-written and well-researched page-turner.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Sean Parnell continues to impress with his second novel, a timely action thriller that brings the pain in a big way… Readers will enjoy following Eric Steele as he goes to work killing bad guys and trying to save the world.” — RealBookSpy

“There is never any lack of action, and putting this thriller down is a tall order.” — Lima Charlie

“[A] rousing novel… [with] vivid, unrelenting action scenes… A lingering mystery will leave readers eager for Steele’s next adventure.” — Publishers Weekly

“Man of War is a breakneck-speed thriller with enough action and combat to satisfy any reader.  Eric Steele is a one-man army, and Sean Parnell uses his background in tactics and weapons to bust into the ranks of the best thriller writers out there.” — C.J. Box,  #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Disappeared

“A definite winner... In developing his plot and main character, Parnell writes like a veteran… The main story line here, involving friends turned mortal enemies, is a grabber and will certainly please fans of Brad Thor, Brad Taylor, and Vince Flynn.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Fast, hard, and effortlessly authentic―both lead character Eric Steele and author Sean Parnell are the real deal.” — Lee Child, author of The Midnight Line

“A completely gripping story.” — Clive Cussler, New York Times bestselling author

“Bristling with intrigue, deceit, power and treason―once you pick this book up, you will NOT be able to put it down.” — Brad Thor #1 New York Times bestselling author of Spymaster

Sean Parnell is a former Unites States Army airborne ranger who served in the legendary Tenth Mountain Division for six years, retiring as a captain. He received two Bronze Stars--one for valor--and the Purple Heart. While deployed in Afghanistan, he led one of the most valorously decorated light infantry units in Operation Enduring Freedom's history. He is a renowned Afghanistan policy expert and has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, SiriusXM, and numerous other media outlets. He is currently working on his PhD in clinical psychology at Duquesne University. He lives with his wife and two children in Pittsburgh.