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Myke Cole
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Book Description

16 Aug 2012 Shadow Ops 1
All over the world people are 'coming up latent' - developing new and terrifying abilities. Untrained and pan­icked, they are summoning storms, raising the dead, and setting every­thing they touch ablaze.

US Army Lieutenant Oscar Britton has always done his duty, even when it means working alongside the feared Supernatural Operations Corps, hunting down and taking out those with newfound magical talents. But when he manifests a rare, startling power of his own and finds himself a marked man, all bets are off.

On the run from his former colleagues, Britton is driven into an underground shadow world, where he is about to learn that magic has changed all the rules he's ever known ... and that his life isn't the only thing he's fighting for.



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  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (16 Aug 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 075539397X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755393978
  • Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 2.7 x 20.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 91,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'A mile-a-minute story of someone trying to find purpose in a war he never asked for'

(Jack Campbell, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series)

'Black Hawk Down meets the X-Men ... military fantasy like you've never seen it before'

(Peter V. Brett)

'Hands down, the best military fantasy I've ever read ... a chilling, enthralling story. Myke Cole just might be a wizard himself'

(Ann Aguirre, bestselling author of Enclave)

About the Author

As a security contractor, government civilian and military officer, Myke Cole 's career has run the gamut from Counterterrorism to Cyber Warfare to Federal Law Enforcement. He has done three tours in Iraq and was recalled to serve during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. A lifelong fan of fantasy novels, comic books and Dungeons & Dragons, Myke now lives in Brooklyn, New York. This is his first novel.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What a ride!! 23 July 2012
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This is pulse-pounding stuff. Like most other reviewers I am drwan to comparison with other authors, but don't think this means the book is just a rag-bag of other people's ideas. Cole has written something unique, but with many welcome echoes. Think of The Fugitive set sometime in the near future, except the fugitive is a kick-ass soldier who has suddenly discovered he has supuer-powers - super-powers his superiors want to use for their own purposes in a magical secret war!

The style reminds me of the clarity of Piers Anthony. The magic and humanity remind me of Ursula LeGuinn. The author is himself ex-miltary, ex-security contractor in Iraq, long time Dungeons and Dragons fanatic.This gives a ring of truth to the military side, which makes the magical aspect even more believable. The best military sci-fi you will read this year. The best pure fantasy you will read this year. The best 'clear and present danger' novel you will read this year, too!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Stop whatever you're doing. Get this book. 14 Feb 2013
By Myz
Format:Paperback
Why? Because you're going to love it. You know how I know that? This book is awesome.

It's Military fiction, better than any i've read, mixed with a fantastic magic system.
You can't talk about cool, until you've met Oscar Britton.

I hate this phrase, but this really is a 'page turner'. The action is fast-paced, with a brilliant story to boot.
Basically if you don't read this book, you're missing out.

I'd happily recommend this to anyone(and I do, often!), not just fans of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy persuasion.
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4.0 out of 5 stars IMHO, a great intro to a new genre. 9 Oct 2012
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This looked interesting - a combination of magic, military and a slightly different angle on things and it's all the better for for all of the above! It reminds me of something that I can't just put my finger on at the moment. Ah! The main `Goblin' character reminded me a bit of Dobby, not sure why, it's just how my mind works.

It is a pretty entertaining read and the book maintains your interest and is paced pretty well. The characters are well written and had substance, in my mind. I would like to see more of this genre and indeed more of these characters. Fingers crossed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun with serious issues
I thoroughly enjoyed Control Point and will definitely be buying the sequel soon. The author's inside knowledge of military jargon and procedures shines through very well, giving... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Anna Stephens
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow to start but worth persevering with
US Army Lieutenant Oscar Britton is one of the good guys. In a world in which people labelled Latents have developed startling abilities, he finds himself involved in the hunt of... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stargate does Harry Potter meets Spartacus
Or possibly Dresden Files meets... well you get the idea. It's military. It explores ethical themes mostly through the medium of blowing stuff up. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. H. PAGE
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what i expected
I didnt finish this.

This isn't however the authors fault.

He seems very skilled in his field of expertise, i just thought that the book was something... Read more
Published 2 months ago by R.J.K.
5.0 out of 5 stars More please
I really enjoyed this book. A good solid plot and realistic characters. I am now reading the second one so fingers crossed it will keep up the great standard
Published 2 months ago by jof
4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive debut
The one thing that comes to mind when finishing Control Point is that you'll be amazed by how fast paced the book is, yet it is written so well that you never feel lost or... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hazard
3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining, teabreak/lunchtime read
Fast paced, entertaining premis, perhaps aimed at the younger reader. could crack on with the political/slavery allegories. Not bad if you just want a break from work.
Published 3 months ago by J. Reid
5.0 out of 5 stars S'Gooood!
Could not put it down. Good mix of action and social interaction and very good world building.
Easy to read, easy to understand. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Adam Burdett
3.0 out of 5 stars Shows promise
A 3.5 Rating.
Control Point is a military come urban fantasy set in present times, although much of the action takes place in a parallel realm at the source of the magic now... Read more
Published 3 months ago by paul nelson
1.0 out of 5 stars Heck, this was bad.
What should have been a reasonable read was spoiled by the characters.
It was difficult to establish what age group the book was aimed at, but it might do OK for the 10 year... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anthony J. Hagarty
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