A.M. Adair
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Let the games begin...
Let the games begin...
Award-winning Author and Veteran
Award-winning Author and Veteran
Biography
Biography
“A.M. Adair retired from active duty as a Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Navy with over 21 years in the Intelligence Community specializing in counterintelligence and human intelligence. She has been to numerous countries all around the world, to include multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Her experiences have been unique and provided her imagination with a wealth of material to draw from to give her stories life. A lifelong fan of the genre, she is an associate member of International Thriller Writers. Shadow Game was her debut novel, and the first book in the Elle Anderson series. Her second novel, The Deeper Shadow, was a Distinguished Favorite in the thriller category at the 2021 NYC Big Book Awards. In 2023, her third novel, Shadow War, won in the Action/Adventure category of the Independent Press Awards. She lives in Tennessee with her husband Jake, her daughter Arya, and son Finn.”
Events
Events
ThrillerFest XVIII - New York City - June 2023
Bouchercon - Nashville - August 2024
Reviews
Reviews
"One of the Best Covert Ops Books!
All the best action of covert operations. Ranks up there with my other covet ops author, Matthew Dunn. I enjoyed this first of three books in the series and am looking forward to the second installment."
John B. (Shadow Game)
John B. (Shadow Game)
"Ready for book 2!
This book had me hooked from the start. I’m an avid reader of the Mitch Rapp American Assassin series and Jack Ryan. Elle Anderson fits right in with those two as a bad ass, easy to root for, protagonist. Highly recommend if you enjoy espionage thrillers. Ready for book 2!"
Joshua B. (Shadow Game)
Joshua B. (Shadow Game)
“A real world thriller at the tactical level!
Tom Clancy is the master of strategic military fiction. I'd like to introduce you to the mistress of tactical military fiction. You will appreciate how Adair paints a true portrait of the Special Operations world without drowning you in technobabble. Like the operators she writes about, Adair is up front and to the point. Shadow Game is a swift read and reminds us all what a "thriller" is supposed to be. Adair's writing is a refreshing glass of water in a desert of comic book hero fantasy. It's clear that Adair has actually carried gear on a flight line, cleaned her own weapons, and dealt with the unspeakable horrors of human conflict. Shadow Game is not a clean story with a reminder to drink your hot coco at the end.
Shadow Game takes you to the gritty sands of Iraq where CIA operative Elle Anderson hunts down terrorists and eliminates them. Elle does not work from behind a computer screen. The action is personal as Elle removes evil without the antiseptic layer of satellites and smart bombs. Elle literally does the dirty work of killing with her bare hands. The action is described in a way that is real rather than choreographed. The reader is warned that this is not a book for the gentle of heart.
Zakhdit (Shadow Game)
Zakhdit (Shadow Game)
"This book is nothing short of amazing!!
Elle is a powerful character that you are tied to from the very first page to the last and left with wanting more!
A.M.Adair is an incredible new author! She has set the scene of our fight against VEO’s and she brings you right in, making you feel you are there with Elle, experiencing everything she does in an incredibly visceral way.
I cannot wait for the next book in this incredible new series, well done A.M. Adair!!!
Brownie (Shadow Game)
Brownie (Shadow Game)
"5 Stars Without a Doubt!
To say I enjoyed this book immensely would be an understatement. Even without reading Shadow Game first, this book blew my mind. The flawless writing and exceptional plot execution were both refreshing and appreciated.
Elle’s character is original in every sense and you cannot help but be pulled into her story. As a Black Ops team lead, she is as badass as they come but you come to relate to her drive, her fears, and her struggles.
The next book can't come out soon enough, I am proper hooked on this series. It's a guaranteed page-turner."
Adedayo (The Deeper Shadow)
Adedayo (The Deeper Shadow)
"Shocking and Intriguing
Very well written story you can’t put down, full of intrigue and mystery. Beneath the surface, it really makes you think about PTSD and it’s effects. I can’t wait for the next one to be published!
Christina (The Deeper Shadow)
Christina (The Deeper Shadow)
“Cliffhanger extraordinaire!
Amazing follow up to her first book in the Elle Anderson series. Great character development of Elle, showing her sharp and soft edges. We can talk about PTSD without it crippling us. Cannot wait for the series finale, and would love to see a TV show or movie. A women's perspective on women in action is refreshing and a rarity."
Raina (The Deeper Shadow)
Raina (The Deeper Shadow)
"Amazing Second Chapter to the Elle Anderson Story
Just like The Empire Strikes Back this middle chapter of a trilogy was even better than the first chapter. Strap yourself in because this is a book you won't want to put down and leaves you wanting to know how the trilogy ends."
Katherine (The Deeper Shadow)
Katherine (The Deeper Shadow)
"A Thrilling Series Finale
The final entry in Navy veteran A.M. Adair's Elle Anderson series, Shadow War, is definitely her strongest work to date.
Picking up where The Deeper Shadow left off, Anderson is cut off from the CIA and her former mentor, Tom Matthews, has her in his sights. She is forced to use every ounce of her guile and cunning to stay one step ahead of Matthews and unravel his network.
Adair's prose is tighter this time around than in her previous two works. The reader can feel the tension ratchet up with every turn of the page. With Anderson being a wounded animal trapped in a corner, her ruthlessness takes front stage as she goes from one encounter to another. I was strongly reminded of 24's Jack Bauer as I read.
Action fans will enjoy this conclusion to the series, and I have a feeling this won't be the last we see of Elle Anderson."
Steven H. (Shadow War)
Steven H. (Shadow War)
"Non-Stop Action You Can't Put Down
Fast paced with non-stop action. There is absolutely no quit in Elle Anderson or this series. Each chapter is better than the last and in the end you’re wanting more. This is the perfect set of books for all you Beltway Bandits to toss in your beach bags for the weekend jaunts to Dewey, Bethany and Rehoboth Beach. This story has movie series written all over it and I can only imagine who the cast of characters would be. Shadow War was a hell of a ride, best I’ve read in a long time."
Ralph (Shadow War)
Ralph (Shadow War)
“A Book You Can'r Put Down
The entire series is fantastic and this book is the best one yet! The way Ama Adair writes will draw you in and leave you invested in each one of the characters. The story line is full of action and keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what happens next. You won’t want to put it down!!"
JD (Shadow War)
JD (Shadow War)
"Read This Story If You Want Some Real Adventure
Elle is the most badass female I have come across. Great characters, non stop action with lots of twists to keep you on your toes, and knowledge of this crazy world that makes it feel very real."
Aida (Shadow War)
Aida (Shadow War)
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