Books with author Thomas Welch

Betrayed by his own command, he has only two options:Fight and dieOr fight through and winIt’s just another day on forward deployment for United Nations Marine Staff Sergeant Trace Hale . . . until his CO invites him outside the team room for a private chat.Staff Sergeant Hale and his reconnaissance Marines are immediately tasked by UN Naval Intelligence with an off-the-books mission; a mission so far in the black, they may never see daylight again. From the very beginning, something about the op feels wrong. But Hale’s sense of duty overrides his gut-instinct, and he and his Marines set out to follow their orders.Early into the mission, Hale’s instincts prove right when he and his team find themselves trapped, deep inside enemy territory; outnumbered, outgunned, and abandoned by the very same chain of command who ordered them there.On their own and with no backup, can Hale and his team accomplish the mission?Can they even survive?Brad Thor’s edge-of-your-seat political thrillers meet the futuristic worlds of Isaac Asimov’s masterful science fiction.

This is a story about Bears and their struggle to defend themselves from the ugliness of manworld that is trying to destroy the good and caring in Teddy Bear World. A magic tale that will enthral the adult reader as well as young people. All ages will relate to the characters and live the story as they travel the adventure from start to finish. From the first few pages you will want the bears to win. But win what? The battle ground is Wynghorran Castle the home of all bears. Who and what is the enemy and why is it trying to destroy Bear World? Meet Rugle the Dreaded Dragon, the last of his kind, what is his part in this fast moving tale of Wynghorran castle and the fight for its survival? Our bears will make you laugh but they will also make you cry. You will care about the Grand Master; Winkington the 3rd and his team of Trusted Bears fighting hard to protect the adoption teddy bears and the castle. In the final battle they must all come together to defend their home, their way of life and their future. There is a web site that gives an insight into the characters and the castle www.teddybearworld .org.uk The book has 14 chapters -- 44,881 words The strong storyline, believable characters and island setting would allow the book to be turned into an exciting, emotional film.