John Etterlee books

John Etterlee is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran turned military thriller author, known for the Rob Walker, Roger O'Neil, and Shadow Warrior series.

Rob Walker Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Messenger 2021 Buy
Retribution 2022 Buy
Blood Red 2023 Buy
An imminent Threat 2024 Buy

Roger O’Neil Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Cold Storm 2019 Buy
Strike Point 2020 Buy

Shadow Warrior Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
Sniper: Black Ops 2018 Buy
Sniper: Shadow Warrior 2018 Buy

John Etterlee is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran from Augusta, Georgia. He enlisted in September 2001, served multiple overseas tours including the 2003 Iraq invasion and a 13-month deployment to Baghdad with the 10th Mountain Division, and survived two IED blasts before being medically retired in 2013. He started writing seriously during his hospital recovery and now lives in High Point, North Carolina.

His three series all feature military and special operations protagonists. The Rob Walker books follow a Special Forces operator on global missions, from cartel rescues to covert operations in Ukraine. The Roger O’Neil series centers on a former Army Ranger drawn back into danger, and the Shadow Warrior books follow a British sniper recruited for black ops. Etterlee’s combat experience shows in the authentic military detail and pacing of his thrillers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has John Etterlee written?

John Etterlee has written 8 books across 3 series.

What was John Etterlee's first book?

John Etterlee’s first book is Sniper: Black Ops, published in 2018.

Is John Etterlee a military veteran?

Yes, John Etterlee is a retired U.S. Army combat veteran. He enlisted after 9/11, served multiple overseas tours including the 2003 Iraq invasion and a 13-month deployment to Baghdad, survived two IED blasts, and was medically retired in 2013. He began writing during his hospital recovery.

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