The Fighting Season - Episode II — John Ling

THIS IS THE SECOND EPISODE OF A THREE-PART SERIALISED THRILLER

When the son of an American businessman is kidnapped in Malaysia, it marks the beginning of the unthinkable -- an Islamist uprising that pits Shiites against Sunnis. It's a civil war that threatens to escalate and set the whole of Southeast Asia ablaze.




Maya Raines is the covert operator brought in to help resolve the situation. Half-Malaysian and half-American, she has razor-sharp instincts, and she's driven by an obsession to settle a personal debt.




But her mission will be anything but easy, and as she searches the back alleys and ghettos of a nation on the verge of collapse, she will have to ask herself the hardest question of all: how do you stay moral if you find yourself fighting an immoral war?

INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR

Q â€" What's the Section One series about?




A â€" It's a fast-paced, action-packed series that revolves around Section One, a covert intelligence agency based out of Auckland, New Zealand. My characters are operatives who deal with terrorism, organized crime and political conspiracy. They are joined by a large supporting cast of spies, assassins and vigilantes.




Q - What makes the Section One series special?




A â€" When I set out to write this series, I wanted to create an experience that mirrored the kind of books that I love to read on my Kindle. My favourites are usually spy and espionage novels, as well as pulp thrillers and mystery bestsellers.




Naturally enough, the Section One books are a mix of various genres. Some are technothrillers. Others are political thrillers. There are even a few religious thrillers in the mix. I've worked hard to make the action and suspense exciting, and this series is designed to keep you turning the pages.




Q â€" Why should readers give these books a try?




A â€" Because the Section One series is dark and provocative, with plots ripped straight from the headlines. It features realistic tradecraft, geopolitical intrigue and cross-cultural insight. As a result, each book has been a bestseller and has been featured on the Amazon Kindle's 100 Must Read Thrillers list.




Q â€" What order should I read the books in?




A â€" I've written the Section One series so that each bestseller stands alone. However, they are all connected to a larger narrative. If you want to read them in chronological order, you can follow this sequence:




> Fallen Angel

> The Blasphemer

> The Fighting Season




Q â€" Who are your favourite authors?




A â€" I enjoy reading the following action and adventure authors: David Morrell, Barry Eisler, Tom Wood, Jonathan Maberry, Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Daniel Silva, James Patterson, Iris Johansen, Russell Blake, L.T. Ryan, Steven Konkoly, Murray McDonald, Andrew Peterson, Trevor Scott, Mark Dawson, Brett Battles.