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"A thriller par excellence. Pick up and read at all costs!"-Goodreads Reviewer 5 STARS
You can't stop someone with nothing to lose...
From the Australian outback to the concert halls of Europe, former Marine sniper turned musician Nicholas Sharp is living in luxury thanks to promoter Antonio Ascardi. The tour is sold out and Sharp’s future seems assured.
Suddenly it all goes wrong. People are dying along the way and Sharp is blamed.
Behind the scenes forces are at play and Nicholas Sharp is the one being played. Now a hunted man, accused of terrorist crimes across the continent, Sharp must fight for his life and freedom.
Somewhere between Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side.
What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series:
“I had to keep reading to the end, could not put it away until I had finished.”
“I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.”
“Emotions run high, as does the suspense.”
"I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character."
"Without a doubt this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!"
"A clever mix of two totally different worlds."
"I've read hundreds of books throughout the years and the pandemic has provided me with extra time to discover more reading treasures. Play Out (Nicholas Sharp Origins novella) is one of the best."
You can't stop someone with nothing to lose...
From the Australian outback to the concert halls of Europe, former Marine sniper turned musician Nicholas Sharp is living in luxury thanks to promoter Antonio Ascardi. The tour is sold out and Sharp’s future seems assured.
Suddenly it all goes wrong. People are dying along the way and Sharp is blamed.
Behind the scenes forces are at play and Nicholas Sharp is the one being played. Now a hunted man, accused of terrorist crimes across the continent, Sharp must fight for his life and freedom.
Somewhere between Clancy’s Jack Ryan and Ludlum’s Jason Bourne, Nicholas Sharp may be a flawed and reluctant hero, but you sure as hell want him on your side.
What Amazon readers are saying about the Nicholas Sharp Series:
“I had to keep reading to the end, could not put it away until I had finished.”
“I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.”
“Emotions run high, as does the suspense.”
"I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant warrior character."
"Without a doubt this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant!"
"A clever mix of two totally different worlds."
"I've read hundreds of books throughout the years and the pandemic has provided me with extra time to discover more reading treasures. Play Out (Nicholas Sharp Origins novella) is one of the best."
Price: $19.99
Pages: 300
Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
Imprint: Vinci Books Ltd
Publication Date:
11 August 2026
Trim Size: 7.80 X 5.10 in
ISBN: 9781036711092
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
FICTION / Action & Adventure, Adventure / action fiction, FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense, FICTION / Thrillers / General, FICTION / War & Military, FICTION / Thrillers / Military, Thriller / suspense fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction
Mark Mannock was born in Melbourne, Australia. He has had an extensive career in the music industry including supporting, recording with or writing for Tina Turner, Joni Mitchell, The Eurythmics, Irene Cara and David Hudson. His recorded work with Lia Scallon has twice been long-listed for Grammy Awards.
As a composer/songwriter Mark’s music has been used across the world in countless television and theatre contexts, including the ‘American Survivor’ TV series and ‘Sleuth’ playwright Anthony Shaffer’s later productions.
Mark has also been active in music education across Australia promoting student’s ownership and voice in their own educational music journeys. He has won several awards for his endeavours in this area.
Mark is presently writing the successful ‘Nicholas Sharp’ thriller series about a disillusioned former US sniper whose past plagues him as he makes his way in the contemporary music industry. Sharp is a man whose insatiable curiosity and embedded moral compass lead him to places he ought not go. The series is currently read in over 50 countries.
Mark lives in Kettering, Tasmania with his family. His travels around the globe act as inspirations for his writing.
Mark enjoys hearing from his readers, so please feel free to contact him.
As a composer/songwriter Mark’s music has been used across the world in countless television and theatre contexts, including the ‘American Survivor’ TV series and ‘Sleuth’ playwright Anthony Shaffer’s later productions.
Mark has also been active in music education across Australia promoting student’s ownership and voice in their own educational music journeys. He has won several awards for his endeavours in this area.
Mark is presently writing the successful ‘Nicholas Sharp’ thriller series about a disillusioned former US sniper whose past plagues him as he makes his way in the contemporary music industry. Sharp is a man whose insatiable curiosity and embedded moral compass lead him to places he ought not go. The series is currently read in over 50 countries.
Mark lives in Kettering, Tasmania with his family. His travels around the globe act as inspirations for his writing.
Mark enjoys hearing from his readers, so please feel free to contact him.