{"product_id":"chris-ryan-5-books-collection-set-fiction","title":"Chris Ryan 5 Books Collection Set: Traitor, Manhunter, Outcast \u0026 More - Fiction - Mixed Format","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraitor\u003cbr\u003eManhunter\u003cbr\u003eOutcast\u003cbr\u003eCold Red\u003cbr\u003eSecond Strike\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Mixed Format (Paperback and Hardcover)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zaffre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive into five explosive SAS thrillers from military author Chris Ryan, brought together in one action-packed collection. This 5 Books Collection Set gathers Traitor, Manhunter, Outcast, Cold Red, and Second Strike, following elite soldiers through covert operations, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes missions across continents. Drawing on Ryan's own background in the SAS, each novel delivers authentic tactical detail, breakneck pacing, and characters forged under pressure. From jungle recruitment tests to international conspiracies and corporate battlefields, this collection offers a complete, binge-worthy introduction to modern military thriller fiction for readers who crave grit, loyalty, and relentless suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis collection brings together five stand-alone SAS thrillers united by a shared world of duty, deception, and danger. Traitor opens in the Australian outback, where a veteran operative is tasked with selecting recruits for a covert mission years after losing his brother in service, testing his judgment and resolve under the watchful eyes of command. Manhunter raises the stakes to a global scale, as a Kremlin-linked plot following a royal wedding attack pulls the SAS into a tangled web of hidden loyalties and betrayal across London and beyond. Outcast turns the spotlight on a soldier branded a lone wolf after intervening in a Mali terrorist attack, forcing him into a deniable mission that questions what loyalty and reputation really mean inside the Regiment. Cold Red follows that same soldier into a new squad rooting out internal corruption, only for a silent threat to pull him into an even deadlier assignment that blurs the line between duty and self-preservation. Second Strike closes the set with a different perspective, following a disgraced former SAS officer navigating the murky world of private defence contracting, where past mistakes and present interests collide. Together, the five novels trace a throughline of resilience, moral ambiguity, and split-second decision-making under fire, moving from remote training grounds to city streets to corporate boardrooms. Fans of tightly plotted, character-driven military fiction will find each book a fast, immersive read, while the collection as a whole offers a satisfying tour through the different faces of modern covert operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete Chris Ryan SAS thrillers in one collection, ready for a marathon read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic military detail drawn from the author's own Special Air Service background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand-alone stories, so readers can start with any title in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced, plot-driven fiction ideal for fans of espionage and action thrillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or any thriller-loving reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new copies, perfect for building a home library or classroom shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraitor — In the Australian outback, a veteran operative must select recruits for a covert mission years after his brother's sacrifice, testing loyalty and nerve.\u003cbr\u003eManhunter — A Kremlin-linked plot following a royal wedding attack pulls the SAS into a global conspiracy of hidden loyalties and betrayal.\u003cbr\u003eOutcast — Branded a lone wolf after a Mali intervention, a soldier undertakes a deniable mission that puts his standing in the Regiment on the line.\u003cbr\u003eCold Red — Rooting out corruption in a new squad turns deadly when a silent threat forces a soldier into his most dangerous assignment yet.\u003cbr\u003eSecond Strike — A disgraced former SAS officer navigates the high-stakes world of private defence contracting, where old mistakes come back to haunt him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChris Ryan is the pen name of a former SAS soldier who served with the British Army's elite Special Air Service, including operations during the Gulf War. After leaving the military, he became one of Britain's most prolific writers of military and espionage fiction, drawing on firsthand experience of covert operations, survival, and combat to fuel his novels. His books are known for authentic tactical detail, disciplined pacing, and morally complex characters shaped by life in the Regiment. Chris Ryan continues to write thrillers that bring readers close to the real world of special forces operations and covert warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 5 Books Collection Set is a ready-made library for any thriller fan, perfect as a birthday gift, Father's Day pick, or stocking stuffer for readers who love grit and adrenaline. Each novel stands alone, so you can dip into any book, making it ideal for summer reading, holiday travel, or a well-stocked home library of fast-paced military fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Ryan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57033533686134,"sku":"MAN-VRT-BNR-U2517-0000515345","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/chris-ryan-5-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785510152","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/chris-ryan-5-books-collection-set-fiction","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}