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Crucible: A Max Ahlgren Story

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The War on Terror provides the backdrop for the thriller that introduces the roots of ultimate antihero, Max Ahlgren.

Captain Max Ahlgren is proud to be one of the first team commanders in the Marine Corps’ nascent MARSOC detachment. Finally, the Corps’ elite warriors are working alongside those of other branches, battling insurgents, not on the front lines but behind them.

After his first mission, however, Max learns he will be replaced as team commander. The new commander, Major Whitbeck, comes from 8th and I: Marine Barracks, Washington DC. His late father, a revered general, died in a terrorist car bombing. The commander is in Afghanistan for vengeance - and redemption. When the team infiltrates the ancient desert fortress of Kazindrak, hunting an elusive Al-Qaeda terrorist, Whitbeck reveals his ineptitude in combat.

Max’s fury grows as the body count rises. When the actual nature of the mission is revealed, Max gets a good look at the sordid underbelly of the War on Terror and sees firsthand what monsters men can become. If he is to survive, however, he may have no choice but to become one. Sometimes the greatest enemy is within.

©2018 Ryan W. Aslesen (P)2021 Podium Audio Fiction Genre Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense War & Military Military Fiction
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Loved it. Really want to listen to the sequels I'm interested to where it leads next

Brilliant

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A truely memorable story as I've been there and far to often incompetent officers are sent to lead veteran combat soldiers. A really good listen.

A great short story full of action and action. One

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vets enjoyable, new twists, and incentives of getting out of troubles, start from book one and enjoy

Keeps getting better

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finish needed more explanation. would have made it more satisfactory. Good foundation for a series?

decent story

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A enjoyable novella that offers a back ground and character setting story into Max Ahlgren, which then set tone for the rest of the series. The Narrator - Jeffrey Kafer implements a goof job, but I did struggle from time to time listening to him as it’s hard to differentiate his Narrating voice from his Characters impersonation voices as at times they sound the same, which makes it sound like all one long dialogue. Would like to hear a few more special effects in the production to help break this up to prevent from switching off.

Enjoyable

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