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Title: The Iran Affair
Author: : Donald Peters
ISBN: ‎ 978-1958176955
Pages: 866
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

A zealous patriot unravels a conspiracy that leads to an intensifying and intriguing plot-driven tale from the mind of author Donald Peters.

“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little” were the famous words of Edmund Burke. The author, Donald Peters, delivers the thrilling third book of his trilogy, The Iran Affair, following his previously published books, Covert Decisions, and The Gatekeeper. The Iran Affair delves deeper into the government and its mischievous manipulation which unknowingly opens the eyes of readers to the enigmatic works of the administration. Peters has provided a powerful and well-written story that is similarly displayed in his previous books that capture the vehemence of a military-action-packed event with elaborated characters. It’s evident that the author has voluminous knowledge of the sinuous operations of the system given on the comprehensive details he provides to his readers. The story lures readers with every page when the meticulous plots are steadily disclosed throughout the journey of the skillful protagonist. Reprising the principal character, Mark Taylor definitely gives a suspenseful excitement to readers who have been attached to the development of the former Special Force officer. Peters has an extraordinary method that entices avid fans to Mark Taylor’s remarkable passion for the greater good of his country, which becomes tested in this journey.

The suspicions of the Central Intelligence Agency of a plausible assassination on one of Africa’s political leaders with an Iranian drug trade as a suppression leads the agency to the recruitment of Mark Taylor and his crew on the surreptitious mission to uncover the truth and prove speculations. Undoubtedly, there is a blend of realism and genuineness in Peters’ writing that former military officers and military aficionados take pleasure in. The author takes his time as he builds each character with an in-depth background that explains their appalling motives as well as the different organizations involved. Mark Taylor and his crew of patriots ambitiously follow the trail of narcotics that eventually leads them to the complexity of the story which has Lawrence Johnson, an acting ambassador, in a honey-trap that leaves him no choice but to give in to the perpetrator’s desires. Mark Taylor begins to see a pattern between the Iranians and their desire for information from a US Ambassador of Kuwait and their drug trade mission. The former Delta Force officer relies on his combat logistics and instincts to uncover the elaborate scheme that turns out to be bigger than their expectations.

Donald Peters’ plot-driven novels certainly put readers on the edge of their seats as each chapter unravels a conspiracy which makes his storytelling unpredictable and exquisite. Books under the category of special-ops thrillers such as John Etterlee’s The Cold Storm, Tom Clancy’s Patriot Games, and W.E.B. Griffin’s Special Ops have a close similarity to Donald Peters’ novels, but there is a distinct trademark of Peters’ writing that makes his work recognizable. Aside from the profound blending of realism and authenticity, Peters’ nurturing of each character makes the readers realize the significance of each fictional person rather than the constant focus on the central figure. The possibility of Donald Peters’ novels being adapted into an action film is undoubtedly plausible, the excitement felt through the reader’s imagination can equivalently satisfy if properly portrayed on the big screen much like the film 13 hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and Act of Valor.

When an interested individual searches for book recommendations on the internet, specifically in the genre of thriller, suspense, or special-ops thriller, most would find the works of authors Ben Coes, Dale Brown, and Lee Child, which are unquestionably great books for pastime purposes. In regards to a book that gives a meticulous plot and a sense of attachment that leaves the reader in fascination after putting the book down, Donald Peters’ The Iran Affair deserves recognition and should be on the recommended list for books that provide for such.

Covert Decisions and The Gatekeeper, the prequel books to The Iran Affair, are available to readers with a curiosity about Donald Peters’ enrapturing works.

Title: The Gatekeeper
Author: : Donald Peters
ISBN: ‎ 978-1543495867
Pages: 858
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

Headline: Brimming with tension, The Gatekeeper introduces protagonist Mark Taylor from an “outside looking in” point of view as he goes undercover in Afghanistan to accomplish a seemingly impossible mission.

Military fiction enthusiasts will want to have The Gatekeeper on their bookshelves. Donald Peters impeccably describes what warfare is like on the battlegrounds and within all of the intelligence and security services involved, using a delightfully powerful narrative.

Peters captures the turbulent experiences of one man in the midst of a chaotic venture whose outcome was far from guaranteed in this brilliant novel of struggle. In this gripping tale, we meet Mark Taylor, owner of NYC-based computer company, Taylor Software. His military background, however, is utilized when his father, Harold, an assistant inspector in the Office of Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency, sends him undercover to Afghanistan to investigate a CIA senior member suspected of having involvement in drug trafficking.

Being an ex-United States Delta Force officer, Mark is driven by his conviction of purpose. Upon his arrival at the war zone, the reader is charmed and compelled to empathize with Mark as his mission proves to be life-threatening. Uncovering the filthy secrets of the CIA’s Assistant Deputy Director of Intelligence Stephen Rodriguez, Mark and his small team are up against the CIA and their colleagues in other divisions of the United States Government; even the British M16, Russian Foreign Intelligence, and the FBI come after them as Mark pursues the truth. He draws on his knowledge of modern combat tactics to survive and finds the will to traverse the troublesome trail.

In this ambitious novel, Peters’ engaging approach enables the creation of a complex plot, but it is effortless in capturing your attention and keeping you on your toes. There was an unvarnished portrayal of multiple characters, to whom Peters dedicated a lot of time. These characters were complicated and deeply human, with their own strengths and weaknesses. The word-building was robust as Peters utilized the character’s senses and mood in creating the environment in which the struggle was taking place, making the reader feel as though they were there as well. Every scene led towards a larger goal, and The Gatekeeper is set up for a sequel that readers hope could match this prose’s brilliance, or–if Peters is up for the challenge–be better than this.

It is the author’s mastery of these otherwise generally classified topics that makes you wonder just how close this could be to reality.

Peters makes for a bold statement with The Gatekeeper, and his refreshingly haunting prose is hinting at more great and engaging stories to come. This novel is a great choice for ardent military and war fiction fans and offers gripping moments for devotees of other genres as well.

Title: Covert Decisions
Author: : Donald Peters
ISBN: ‎ 978-1035855346
Pages: 573
Genre: Thriller & Suspense

A literary fiction piece that goes along Mark Taylor’s path as he begins to criticize the infrastructures, methods, and bureaucracy of the career that drew him in the first place that is paradoxically closer to fact than fiction in today’s unpredictable world of political and technological upheaval.

Covert Decisions by Donald Peters begins with an introduction to the trouble that has turned everyone’s life into a nightmare and broken their calm aspirations during the ‘9/11’ attack on one of the world’s most prominent cities.

Mark Taylor is a retiree from the US Special Forces who goes in pursuit of a new career indulging a different world from what he was used to doing. He phantoms a career in a computer software business that specializes in security systems. This has exposed him to a number of first-hand experiences that he did not have during his military duty in the country. He was given a substantial sum of money to provide an unusual deal enticement. But as Mark becomes involved in the aftermath, he finds himself in a world that isn’t what he expected. During his time as a uniformed member of the military, he begins to question the military’s logic about security and intelligence. Preceding, he is able to see another “apparent” terrorist attack that might cause disturbance to New York which he tried disseminating to halt it from happening but contrarily makes him a doubtful person in the eyes of the authorities and negates his disclosures making those as allegations towards him.

Mark finds it difficult to correct the widespread beliefs and issues because there are those who have already suffered the effects of what they consider to be anecdotal statements by him. Through a plot that spans the globe, the book provides insight into the complex world of international terrorism. It also shows that things aren’t always as they seem.

I’m still dipping my toes into the world of literary fiction to see what works and what doesn’t. Books like Donald Peters’ Covert Decisions are right up my alley. Since the 9/11 attacks, Mark Taylor, a veteran US Army Special Forces soldier, has been a pillar of his work and freshly created career on the top of their economically devastated town, according to the book. After a sweetened scheme arrangement with a customer, he starts fighting to clear his name against the claims, which adds to the story’s popularity. Readers follow Mark Taylor’s path as he begins to criticize the infrastructures, methods, and bureaucracy of the career that drew him in the first place. As the story progresses, it’ll lurk behind Mark’s investigation, debate the untrustworthy, develop a love-hate relationship with characters, and encounter first-hand experience in the complex world of cybersecurity, international terrorism, and clandestine, mercenary-like operations, which are probably closer to fact than fiction in today’s unpredictable world of political and technological upheaval.

What makes it even more exciting is that readers will follow his tenacious techniques for defending himself, a city, innocent people, and possibly the entire planet as he uncovers a potential terrorist attack that threatens to ruin his community, New York, once again. Furthermore, this book will illuminate the possibly “dark” operations of cybersecurity, government agencies, and people who prefer to ignore what is clearly laid out on the table.