Callsign Bishop - Book 1 — Jeremy Robinson

An Iranian terrorist cell has gotten their hands on weaponized Ergot-B—a compound that causes violent hysteria, madness and death within 24 hours—and plan to unleash the weapon on major cities around the world. Successful deployment would begin a bloodbath as those exposed would kill everyone they encountered before succumbing to the compound's lethal effects.Erik Somers—Callsign: Bishop, is called in to investigate, but his first discovery shocks him to the core. Dawoud Abbasi, the terrorist leader planning to unleash Ergot-B, is his biological father.Bishop, along with an undercover Delta operator known as Callsign: Joker, race across the unforgiving Iranian desert in search of the Ergot-B. Seeking answers, both professional and personal, Bishop must fight against a private army, Iranian Special Forces and men driven mad by Ergot-B. With the life of his biological mother in the balance, and countless more people in cities around the world, Bishop must call on all his strength to not only survive, but also stop the man revealed as his father—even if he has to kill him.THE CALLSIGN BOOKS: Callsign: Bishop (28,300 words) part of a series of Chess Team novellas being released in 2011. Each of the books follows a single member of the team and are titled for them; Callsign: Queen, Callsign: Knight, etc, and are co-authored by Jeremy Robinson and five other fantastic authors. The stories take place after the events of THRESHOLD, the third Jack Sigler thriller, but are designed to introduce readers to the series. If you haven't read the novels, no worries. Enjoy the ride!PRAISE FOR ROBINSON:Rocket-boosted action, brilliant speculation, and the recreation of a horror out of the mythologic past, all seamlessly blend into a rollercoaster ride of suspense and adventure. -- James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of JAKE RANSOM AND THE SKULL KING'S SHADOWWith THRESHOLD Jeremy Robinson goes pedal to the metal into very dark territory. Fast-paced, action-packed and wonderfully creepy! Highly recommended! --Jonathan Maberry, NY Times bestselling author of ROT & RUINJeremy Robinson is the next James Rollins -- Chris Kuzneski, NY Times bestselling author of THE SECRET CROWNIf you like thrillers original, unpredictable and chock-full of action, you are going to love Jeremy Robinson...-- Stephen Coonts, NY Times bestselling author of DEEP BLACK: ARCTIC GOLDHow do you find an original story idea in the crowded action-thriller genre? Two words: Jeremy Robinson. -- Scott Sigler, NY Times Bestselling author of ANCESTORThere's nothing timid about Robinson as he drops his readers off the cliff without a parachute and somehow manages to catch us an inch or two from doom. -- Jeff Long, New York Times bestselling author of THE DESCENTPRAISE FOR MCAFEE:David McAfee's 33 A.D. is a truly compelling and unique perspective on the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. With all the skill of a seasoned novelist, McAfee's thriller brings a melange of riveting characters, otherworld mythology, and political intrigue together in one fascinating read - a tautly paced winner on all levels. -- Jon F. Merz, author of the Lawson Vampire novels & ParallaxThis story is an action-packed thriller, filled with mystery, intrigue, betrayal and murder. The attention to detail and careful plotting are masterfully done. You'd never guess this was David McAfee's first novel. -- Jess Haines, author of Hunted by the Others...a fun, bloody addition to vampire lore...these vampires are brutish, bloody, murderous monsters. Look for sex and sparkles elsewhere. -- David Dalglish, author of the Half-Orc series