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​Robert Cole

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Robert Cole is an author, professor of political science, and former infantry officer in the U.S. Army who has served in both the 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment. He is the Amazon best-selling author of the Matt Sheridan series—post-apocalyptic thrillers that follow the Sheridan family as they attempt to survive a realistic terrorist scenario that decimates the world.
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Divided We Stand: Fractured Union - Book One

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Political Thriller

When a shocking act of defiance throws the country into chaos, Nathan Greene is drawn into a web of peril that tests his skills and resilience to their limits. Nathan, a former Army officer turned university scholar, finds himself navigating a landscape filled with danger and intrigue.

Nathan Greene is no stranger to adversity. His background in special operations has honed his abilities to survive and thrive in the most challenging environments. As the nation spirals into disorder, Nathan's expertise becomes crucial. Overcoming personal tragedy, Nathan embarks on a mission to identify those that seek to harm his family and the nation.

The novel is a relentless journey filled with heart-pounding action and intense confrontations. The story is populated with a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with the ramifications of a nation on the edge. From government officials trying to maintain order to everyday citizens caught in the crossfire, each perspective adds depth to the overarching theme of division and resilience.
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Cataclysm: A Matt Sheridan Novel - Book One

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Post-Apocalyptic

Islamic terrorists have obliterated New York City. Awaking to the nightmare, Matt Sheridan makes the quick decision to evacuate his family to rural Vermont. As the situation deteriorates across the United States and society collapses into chaos, the seasoned Army Ranger must navigate an entirely new battlefield to protect his family from impending peril. Prepare yourself for action, intrigue and hours of lost sleep scrambling to see what happens next. Author Robert Cole brings his knowledge as a “red-cell” team leader on some of the most-classified Department of Defense’s Weapons of Mass Destruction scenarios to this realistic, captivating first novel.
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Breaking Contact: A Matt Sheridan Novel - Book Two

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Post-Apocalyptic

The world is decimated after Islamic terrorists unleash a combined nuclear and biological attack on the United States. After successfully evacuating his family to rural Vermont, Matt Sheridan must evade the increasingly powerful forces of The Base in their push to control New England through barbaric acts of violence and forced slavery. Follow the seasoned Army Ranger and his extended family as they decide whether to fight The Base, or to flee to a safer haven where they can rebuild their lives. Prepare yourself for action, intrigue and hours of lost sleep scrambling to see what happens next. Author Robert Cole brings his knowledge as a “red-cell” team leader on some of the most-classified Department of Defense’s Weapons of Mass Destruction scenarios to this realistic, captivating second novel.
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