Action Novels by James Ward
Weapons of the Prophets: What if the PLO had replaced Yassir Arafat with a leader wise in statesmanship and un-corrupt, a political leader with knowledge of military tactics and modern weaponry? Weapons of the Prophets follows a fictional scenario where Palestine, free of Hamas and dedicated to establishment of a Palestinian State is led toward independence by just such a charismatic figure. The world holds its breath as a battered and desperate Israel considers the unthinkable. The story is told against the backdrop of Old City Jerusalem, its cultural struggles, its intrigues. This is fiction that draws on current events during the period of 1979 to 1995. Many of the events in this story are ‘as reported’ in the international media. What happens here could easily have come to pass. Book three in a series.
The Hand of the Prophet: A mysterious cast figure, The Hand of Mohammed is stolen resulting in the murder of an FBI agent. Bob Steck and the Jump Team, a joint CIA/FBI anti-terrorist group, chase the thieves who try to sell The Hand to terrorists. He who possesses the hand receives free passage and immunity across the Muslim world. Steck must get it before the next Bin Laden does. Steck hires mercenaries to help. The Hand is offered in an international underworld auction. Then the shooting starts. Book four in the series following the career of CIA Spymaster Bob Steck.
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Bad Dogs, Running: Sequel to The Hand of the Prophet. A sniper assassinates an executive in Hong Kong. The chief of Hong Kong police homicide division asks old friend Bob Steck to help investigate the crime. Steck is building a case against a company that is scamming the defense industry, selling false IED detectors to the third world. He realizes there’s a connection between the crimes, and runs straight into old adversary Paul Roche, a rogue agent who has escaped Steck and his team for years. Both Steck and Roche resolve to settle the score and end it here and now. Book five in a series.
James Ward is an international operative, entrepreneur and world traveler. After a career in the international military-industrial complex, Ward now devotes full time to his first love – writing fiction. His understanding of the tools of modern warfare, especially of clandestine operations permeates his novels. His fascination for the cultural and religious traditions of diverse nations colors his story lines. His books include the six book series Bob Steck: Adventures of a Spymaster as well as several historical novels and the children’s book A Seagull Named Celeste. Ward is an avid outdoorsman and sport fisherman. He resides with his wife, children and grandchildren in coastal New England, USA.