Author Michael D. Jacquard Delivers a Gritty and Suspenseful Thriller in “Cold Ground”

Michael D. Jacquard’s thriller “Cold Ground” follows Jack Decker, a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Master Sergeant and former CIA SAD/Ground Branch operative, as he is drawn back into action when danger resurfaces in his small Vermont town. Backed by over 20 years of military service and decades as an intelligence officer with the Defense Intelligence Agency, Jacquard brings a level of authenticity that only lived experience can provide.

Set in Garrison Falls, Vermont, the story unfolds when the Vega Syndicate infiltrates the town and a teenage girl named Lily Marsh goes missing. What begins as a quiet retirement quickly turns into a relentless pursuit of justice, as Decker confronts a past he thought he had left behind. The novel delivers a fast-paced narrative filled with tension, urgency, and unexpected twists.

Jacquard’s extensive background in Special Forces and intelligence work shapes the novel’s realism and depth. Having served as a ‘Green Beret,’ his career spans decades of high-level operational experience. This foundation informs his writing, allowing him to craft a story that is both compelling and credible.

Readers describe the book as a gripping, high-energy thriller that captures attention from the very first page and sustains it throughout. The story’s urgency, combined with sharp twists and intense pacing, makes it a difficult book to put down, earning praise as an exciting and thoroughly engaging read.

“Cold Ground” motivates readers to immerse themselves in a suspense-filled journey of redemption, danger, and resilience. An engaging read, this book is now available for purchase on Amazon and other major online book retailers.

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