Crucible: A Max Ahlgren Story

Crucible, Book 0

De: Ryan W. Aslesen

Narrado por: Jeffrey Kafer

The War on Terror provides the backdrop for the thriller that introduces the roots of ultimate antihero, Max Ahlgren.

Captain Max Ahlgren is proud to be one of the first team commanders in the Marine Corps’ nascent MARSOC detachment. Finally, the Corps’ elite warriors are working alongside those of other branches, battling insurgents, not on the front lines but behind them.

After his first mission, however, Max learns he will be replaced as team commander. The new commander, Major Whitbeck, comes from 8th and I: Marine Barracks, Washington DC. His late father, a revered general, died in a terrorist car bombing. The commander is in Afghanistan for vengeance - and redemption. When the team infiltrates the ancient desert fortress of Kazindrak, hunting an elusive Al-Qaeda terrorist, Whitbeck reveals his ineptitude in combat.

Max’s fury grows as the body count rises. When the actual nature of the mission is revealed, Max gets a good look at the sordid underbelly of the War on Terror and sees firsthand what monsters men can become. If he is to survive, however, he may have no choice but to become one. Sometimes the greatest enemy is within.

©2018 Ryan W. Aslesen (P)2021 Podium Audio

Crucible novella whetted my appetite for more!

Down & dirty stuff. Cowardly officer, hero is victimized, I want more- anxious to see where it is going

wow what an amazing story

I've got to say I didn't know where this story was going which is a good thing but the ending was so satisfying that it almost scared myself and how much pleasure I took in it I can't wait to see where this gentleman goes apparently Alaska

Depressing

I wasn't prepared for the graphic violence and the depressing story. I am not new to this genre but normally authors mix some light with the dark so that the reader or listening doesn't feel the depression, the abys ... Kafer did a good job reading but I need the good guys to at least break even, this was just too depressing, I won't be listening to any more.

watch the language

No book needs this much foul language no matter the story. Most foul language comes from those who don't know how to express themselves. Clean up the language in favor of a good story

Excellent

Nice backstory. Really enjoyed. Yada yada yada, more words to fill up space. Thank you

Thrilling read!

Thrilling read! full of drama, action,danger, and loss. you want to definitely check this out. Do yourself a favor

Mostly accurate

The write has either been downrange or has had some good advisors. It’s was well done.

total reality

killing the child terrible to contemplate..civilians aren't to be. targets but good read looking for more.

Frag him!

Captain Max Ahlgren is relieved to second in command of his elite Marine MARSOC team when Major Whitbeck, an egotistic nepotism recipient from his Marine General father, and not having any combat experience, is flown in from Washington with a Top Secret mission. Tensions run high as none of Max’s team trust this impostor and fear he may get them all killed on this dangerous mission. As the mission progresses their fears are well-founded. Surprisingly, after the mission, the situation goes from bad to worse. Max finds himself in a desperate position with no apparent way out or any help forthcoming. What to do?

never hurd of this author or this story

but after listening to it I enjoy it alot want to read book one this is just the lead in to the series not bad for a free book I'm hooked