Absolute Target (A Jake Mercer Political Thriller—Book 7)

· A Jake Mercer Political Thriller Book 7 · Jack Mars
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“Thriller writing at its best.”

--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)

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From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new political thriller series: when the President of the United States or his family are threatened, it is up to Jake Mercer, former Marine sniper turned Secret Service agent, to protect them from dangers—both foreign and domestic.

 

The fate of a nation lies in the hands of Secret Service Agent Jake Mercer as he races thwart an assassination plot from within his own agency. Can Mercer peel back layers of treachery in time to stop an insider poised to strike at the heart of America?

 

“Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”

--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)

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“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”

--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)

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ABSOLUTE TARGET is the seventh book in a new series by #1 bestselling and critically acclaimed author Jack Mars, whose books have received over 10,000 five-star reviews and ratings. The series begins with ABSOLUTE THREAT (book #1).

 

A gripping and unpredictable political thriller, the Jake Mercer series is a page-turning action series that will leave you unable to put it down. This fresh and exciting action hero will have you turning pages late into the night, and fans of Brad Taylor, Vince Flynn, and Tom Clancy are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

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4.9
11 reviews
David Anderson
September 21, 2025
Protagonist Jake Mercer returns to the field after there is an attempted attack on the President from within the White House. Mercer must determine if all the recent attacks on the President are the work of Eli Bard, ex Secret Servce agent turned terrorist. This culminates when there is yet another attack on the President during a ceremony on the White House grounds. This leads to a final climax in a confrontation between Bard and Jake which is the mother of all battles. A must read!
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Harley21man
October 3, 2024
It's been a year since Jake last joined the presidential protection team. Jake, Sheila & Beau have been enjoying their quiet life at home. Another threat to POTUS looms large. Is Eli Bard & Trident up to their continuing plot against the President? Jake, once again, comes out of retirement to lead the President's Secret Service protection team to combat the threat!! The pages keep turning as Jake & the team are in the hunt!!
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lawrence tenenbaum
October 7, 2024
Retired from field work and riding a desk is weighing heavily on Jake Mercer when an attempt on the President's life in the White House brings about a move back to the field. Family responsibilities and duty clash! Jake must now share leadership with a younger generation. Age is catching up with Mercer. The attempts on the President keep coming. Are they connected? Is it the old, persistant enemy Bard? New dangers? A show down must come! A not to be missed instalment.
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About the author

Jack Mars is the USA Today bestselling author of the LUKE STONE thriller series, which includes seven books. He is also the author of the new FORGING OF LUKE STONE prequel series, comprising six books; of the AGENT ZERO spy thriller series, comprising twelve books; of the TROY STARK thriller series, comprising seven books; of the SPY GAME thriller series, comprising ten books; of the JAKE MERCER thriller series, comprising seven books (and counting); and of the new TYLER WOLF thriller series, comprising five books (and counting).

 

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