The Azrael Initiative by K. Hanson - Book Tour + Giveaway
The Azrael Initiative
Kayla Falk Series Book 1
by K Hanson
Genre:
Action Thriller
Action Thriller
Best friends Kayla Falk, an engineering student, and Olivia Bellamy, who
is studying nursing, are nearing the end of their college career when
terrorists attack their university. Through a combination of
cleverness, bravery, and luck, the two manage to foil the deadly
plot. A mysterious man from the United States government, Mr.
Hightower, sees their potential and attempts to recruit Kayla and
Olivia for a program to take on ISIS. They initially refuse, but
another terrorist attack that strikes close to home pushes them to
change their minds and join the Azrael Initiative.
is studying nursing, are nearing the end of their college career when
terrorists attack their university. Through a combination of
cleverness, bravery, and luck, the two manage to foil the deadly
plot. A mysterious man from the United States government, Mr.
Hightower, sees their potential and attempts to recruit Kayla and
Olivia for a program to take on ISIS. They initially refuse, but
another terrorist attack that strikes close to home pushes them to
change their minds and join the Azrael Initiative.
After several months of hard training, the two women are dropped into
Al-Raqqah, the capital of ISIS, in Syria. Once there, they must blend
in with the locals as they strike from the shadows to kill ISIS
leaders, destroy their facilities, and free captives. As Americans
deep within enemy territory, they know that they will be killed if
discovered. As women, they also know that they would suffer before
death. Walking the line between vengeance and justice strains their
relationship. As they work to resolve their differences, the symphony
of brutality around them ultimately pushes them closer together and
forges them into the warriors that they were meant to become.
Al-Raqqah, the capital of ISIS, in Syria. Once there, they must blend
in with the locals as they strike from the shadows to kill ISIS
leaders, destroy their facilities, and free captives. As Americans
deep within enemy territory, they know that they will be killed if
discovered. As women, they also know that they would suffer before
death. Walking the line between vengeance and justice strains their
relationship. As they work to resolve their differences, the symphony
of brutality around them ultimately pushes them closer together and
forges them into the warriors that they were meant to become.
Dodging to
her right, Kayla sidestepped the fist aimed at her head as it passed close
enough to feel the air move. Her auburn ponytail swinging as she danced around
her opponent, Kayla watched with bright green eyes and waited for any opening,
any weakness to exploit. She did not waste her energy on extra movements or
attacks, preferring to let her adversary tire herself and present an
opportunity.
Her
opponent had a fierce look in her blue eyes as she came at Kayla with a strike
of her left hand. Kayla stopped the blow. The hand latched onto her shoulder
and dug into the flesh above her collarbone. Kayla staggered back at the pain.
The hand released, then both combatants regained their balance.
As another
blow came toward Kayla, she sensed that her foe had placed too much weight on
her front foot. With a swift movement, Kayla slid to the side, grabbed the
incoming arm, and sent her attacker tumbling to the blue padded floor.
“Enough!”
said Olivia, with her arms up and palms facing Kayla.
“Next
time, don’t let yourself get caught off balance,” said Kayla, as she extended
her hand to help Olivia to her feet.
“Off
balance? Naw, I just hadn’t done a somersault in forever,” grinned Olivia, her
sapphire eyes twinkling. “Besides, I felt like taking a nap on this comfy mat.”
“Maybe
next time I’ll give you that nap.” Kayla joked.
“Just make
sure you tuck me in first,” responded Olivia as she brushed herself off.
“I believe
that I’m two out of three this week. Hope you’re not losing your edge,” teased
Kayla.
“Of course
not. After kicking your ass all of last week, I thought you could use a couple
of wins,” Olivia smirked.
Catching
her breath, Kayla glanced around the gym where they held their morning training
sessions. She saw other pairs finishing their own bouts and heading to the
locker room. Training here required hard work, but Kayla always left feeling
reinvigorated and confident about facing the challenges of being an engineering
student. Besides, she always enjoyed throwing Olivia around a bit.
As the two
of them walked toward the locker room, Kayla wiped the sweat from her forehead
and Olivia shook her long blonde hair free of her headband.
“I’d
better get ready so that I can head to the workshop to work on my senior design
project,” Kayla said.
“Yeah, I
need to head out, too. Class is in half an hour. See you for dinner?”
“Sure,
we’ll just meet at the Union around 5:30, if that works.”
“Sounds
good to me!” smiled Olivia.
K Hanson is a new author and is currently working on launching his
debut novel, The Azrael Initiative, which features two young women
being thrown into the fight against ISIS. He is also working on Storm
Raven, the first book in a new fantasy series.
debut novel, The Azrael Initiative, which features two young women
being thrown into the fight against ISIS. He is also working on Storm
Raven, the first book in a new fantasy series.
K lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he works as a software
developer. In his spare time, when he isn’t writing, he enjoys
reading, working out, playing video games, and spending time with his
wonderful girlfriend, Bobbi.
developer. In his spare time, when he isn’t writing, he enjoys
reading, working out, playing video games, and spending time with his
wonderful girlfriend, Bobbi.
Some of his favorite authors are Tom Clancy, George R. R. Martin, and
Sarah Maas.
Sarah Maas.
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