Invincible Eagle
About this ebook
A TEETERING EMPIRE. A GLOBAL SHADOW WAR. ONE REACTION AWAY FROM CATASTROPHE.
When Beijing devolves into bloody, chaotic street warfare, the world stands on the precipice of an unstoppable geopolitical shift. The corrupt Chinese regime is collapsing from within—and its desperate leaders are contemplating a nuclear-level false flag to stay in power.
Enter John Stock—former Special Forces operator, UCLA star athlete, Ph.D., and the tip of the spear for Compass Point International (CPI). Hand-picked to carry out President Thomas Savage’s most sensitive black operations, Stock executes a harrowing covert HALO jump into hostile Chinese airspace to connect with his deep-cover mole and help secure a democratic revolution.
But China is only one front in a sprawling global war.
From the blood-soaked strongholds of the Italian 'Ndrangheta mafia to lethal urban strikes against Central America’s deadliest cartels and gangs, Stock leads a ten-thousand-strong private army of world-class Spec Ops veterans. Working alongside analytical genius Marcie Beck and former General Paul "Bull" Mitchum, Stock must execute a masterclass in asymmetrical warfare across three continents.
Failure isn't an option. Because if Stock’s team falls, the world burns.
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About the author
Writing under this pen name, the author draws directly from an extensive real-world operational background to bring his high-stakes thrillers to life. With an authenticity that can only come from firsthand experience, he places readers at the absolute center of international action.
With over twenty-five years of service in law enforcement, Dr. Ballinger has investigated local, state, federal, and international cases. Over his distinguished career, he served as a Deputy Sheriff, District Attorney Criminal Investigator, U.S. Marshal, and an FBI Violent Fugitive Task Force member. He was also an operational member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). As a sworn officer and investigator, he specialized in undercover operations and served on the nation's first Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) team—a groundbreaking unit that targeted high-risk predators, yielding over 200 felony arrests in its inaugural year. Throughout his career, his tracking of violent fugitives required seamless coordination across international borders and regular collaboration with various federal intelligence agencies. Today, he continues to operate as a licensed private investigator with global capabilities.
Complementing his operational expertise is a formidable academic foundation. Dr. Ballinger holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Southern California, specializing in Comparative Politics and Latin American Studies, with a doctoral dissertation focusing on Narco-Insurgency. He holds four master's degrees, including a Master of International Management and a Master of Management in Spanish Language from the Garvin School of International Management at Thunderbird, as well as a Master's in Latin American Area Studies from USC.
He is the author of the thrilling Eagle Series, a high-octane saga that unfolds across Descending Eagle, Avenging Eagle, Soaring Eagle, Daring Eagle, Unbridled Eagle, Daunting Eagle, Bloodied Eagle, Valiant Eagle, and the tenth book, Enduring Eagle—with many more action-packed installments to follow.
