The Shooters: A Presidential Agent Novel (Presidential Agent Novels) (original 2008; edition 2008)

by W.E.B. Griffin

Series: Presidential Agent (4)

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Remaining in Argentina to tie up loose ends pertaining to the UN oil-for-food scandal, Delta Force officer Charley Castillo learns about the disappearance of a key DEA agent who has become a casualty of diplomatic complacency and the international drug trade.

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Title:	The Shooters: A Presidential Agent Novel (Presidential Agent Novels)
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Synopsis: 'At Castillo's safe house in Argentina, a young Army lieutenant assigned to the United States embassy in Paraguay reports that a key DEA agent has been kidnapped by drug dealers. The lieutenant has heard talk of Castillo's covert operations and wants help rescuing his friend. As much as the news angers Castillo, he says there's no way he could get permission - not with the State Department's fear of offending the South American governments. But Castillo is wrong; not only does he learn that the DEA agent has ties to the politically powerful mayor of Chicago, he learns of it from the President himself - who then orders Castillo to do anything it takes to bring back the agent. With one warning: Don't get caught...'
Review: While the first two books had a large chunk of mystery, the last two, including this one, do not. This means that the book is more military than intellectual puzzle. I do wonder what is going to happen with Charlie's new found son. (

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DrLed | Sep 3, 2021 |

Mr. Griffin continues to be one of my favorite authors. The story, as usual, is filled with jargon but of what type I can't say. The author clearly seems to lack confidence in any organization but he is fascinated with individuals, paladins perhaps, who seem gifted with enormous good luck, happy brakes, and an intuition for doing the right thing. (

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DeaconBernie | Jan 7, 2021 |

Straightforward....now I know what someone means by "punchy prose". This book just basically says "Hey! Read me! Here's the beginning, here's the detail in the middle, and here's the end! Have a nice day." Not as good as the previous in this series, but Castillo is an interesting enough character to keep me reading the Presidential Agent novels. (

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utbw42 | Dec 10, 2014 |

Next in the series, found myself enjoying the character development. The book also seemed to do a good job at Washington politics enmeshed in the times. There is engagement with "the president" always an unnamed character. That's good, I think, because it doesn't engage the political persuasions of the reader: "he would never do that!" And keeps the reader in the adventure. I'll take a break, if I can, before going on to book number four. (

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buffalogr | Dec 13, 2013 |

Wonderful book, can't wait to read the next "Gringo" book. I hope Griffin never stops writing about guys doing what needs to be done when it needs done.
This book has action, adventure, intrigue, suspense, and even some romance thrown in. I would recommend this book to any action/adventure reader. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
W. E. B. Griffin	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Li, Nellys	Cover designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Moat, Rebecca J.	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Presidential Agent (4)

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Presidential Agent, Books 1-5 (By Order of the President, The Hostage, The Hunters, The Shooters, Black Ops) by W. E. B. Griffin

Presidential Agent, Books 2-4 by W. E. B. Griffin

Presidential Agent, Books 1-7 (By Order of the President, The Hostage, The Hunters, The Shooters, Black Ops, The Outlaws, Covert Warriors) by W. E. B. Griffin

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Remaining in Argentina to tie up loose ends pertaining to the UN oil-for-food scandal, Delta Force officer Charley Castillo learns about the disappearance of a key DEA agent who has become a casualty of diplomatic complacency and the international drug trade.

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Now, still in Argentina tying up loose ends from his investigation into the UN oil-for-food scandal, Castillo is startled when a young man is marched into his office at gunpoint, caught trying to sneak through the fence. It turns out he's an American officer, a lieutenant assigned to the embassy in Paraguay.
A key agent for the DEA has disappeared while trying to interdict drugs and very little is being done about it, for phony diplomatic reasons. The lieutenant's heard of Castillo, knows what he's done, and wants his help in getting the agent back. More than that, he's got an innovative plan for dealing with the drug lords themselves. Intrigued, Castillo gets permission to try it, but the President has just one warning for him: Don't get caught. Charley couldn't agree more-but it might turn out to be something easier said than done. . . .

Filled with Griffin's trademark rich characters and cutting-edge drama, this is an exceptional novel by "a writer of true virtuosity and talent" ("Fort Worth Star-Telegram").

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