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John M. Poindexter
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UPDATE: The entire Steve Hawks Series is now in Amazon
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The fictional world established by John M. Poindexter in his crime thriller Steve Hawks series features a unique law enforcement organization, distinguished by its subordinate position and operational control by the President of the United States.
These narratives are a blend of my experiences as a Special Agent with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the knowledge I’ve gained throughout the years.
My first novel Hawks’ Dilemma is on Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
You can get it here: Hawks’ Dilemma
Steve Hawks, Director of the Espionage-Terrorist Bureau, must face several
investigations simultaneously, including his new wife being kidnapped. This
causes a dilemma for Hawks because while trying to protect his wife, who is
also an Agent, his boss, the President of United States, pressures him to
work on only one investigation dealing with a senator’s son.
Book two Marked to Kill is available in paperback and eBook on Amazon.
The President of the U.S. forces Steve Hawks to enter the war against the Drug Cartel and stop the flow of drugs into the Florida panhandle. Since Espionage-Terrorist Bureau is not part of the Justice Department, but is under the strict control of the president, Hawks has no choice on what they investigate. Steve Hawks finds it is harder than the president thinks it will be to stop this flow. Problems arise and agents are lost in this battle.
Book three New World Order: The Rise of Power is available on Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
Hawks and his team face a treacherous path, fraught with danger from numerous clandestine groups whose anger over perceived failures of global governance was intense; the air is thick with the stench of corruption and inefficiency, a suffocating haze of betrayal and broken promises.
At the end of the trail lies a face-off with the mastermind—a terrifyingly
brilliant individual whose intricately detailed and chillingly effective plan
for world domination will leave you breathless.
All my novels and four short stories can be found via links on my Amazon About the Author page. https://tinyurl.com/4yu65eu3
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EDITORIAL REVIEW
Susan Brassfield
Goodreads Reviewer
September 10, 2025
John Poindexter’s New World Order: The Rise of Power is a gripping,
high stakes thriller that takes readers deep into a world of espionage, corruption, and power struggles that feel unsettlingly real. From the first chapter, the novel draws you into the dangerous journey of Steve Hawks and his team, who are thrust into a shadowy battlefield where global order hangs in the balance.
The narrative is fast paced yet richly layered, balancing explosive action
with a thoughtful exploration of the fractures within modern governance. Hawks is a compelling lead tough, intelligent, and driven but what makes him stand out is his humanity. He is not just a soldier or operative; he’s a strategist
who carries the weight of responsibility for his team and the greater good.
His resilience in the face of betrayal and deception makes him both admirable
and relatable.
The story’s greatest strength lies in its villains. Poindexter doesn’t
settle for one dimensional antagonists. Instead, we meet a web of clandestine
groups, each fueled by disillusionment and rage at the world’s failures.
Their motives are chillingly plausible, making the tension all the more gripping.
And at the heart of it all is the mastermind a brilliantly terrifying figure
whose carefully orchestrated plan for world domination is as captivating as
it is horrifying.
What elevates this book above a standard action thriller is Poindexter’s
ability to weave real-world concerns corruption, inefficiency, betrayal into
the fabric of the plot. The writing doesn’t just entertain; it forces
readers to reflect on the fragility of global systems and how easily they
can be manipulated by those hungry for power.
The prose is sharp and cinematic, creating scenes that play out vividly
in the mind’s eye. Every confrontation, chase, and revelation is crafted
with precision, keeping the reader on edge. By the time the final showdown
arrives, the buildup of suspense has you turning pages at lightning speed,
breathless to see how Hawks and his team can possibly outwit such a formidable adversary.
If you enjoy international thrillers in the vein of Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn,
or Brad Thor, this book will be right at home on your shelf. It’s not
just action-packed it’s thought-provoking, with a resonance that lingers
long after the last page.
In short: New World Order: The Rise of Power is a smart, electrifying thriller
that blends heart-stopping suspense with razor-sharp social commentary. A
must-read for fans of high octane political thrillers and readers who crave
both action and depth in their fiction.
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