Shadow Coalition


Shadow Coalition

 

Six dishonorably discharged soldiers are offered the chance to be rehabilitated by the CIA by participating in a shady operation. Scott McAllister quickly becomes suspicious. What business is it of theirs, travelling to Lebanon?

Former SpecOps Remco de Swart has joined the Dutch Intelligence Service. He leads a quiet life, which is abruptly ended by a horrific event. When it turns out that this can be traced back to returnees from ISIS-territory, Remco's comrades prove they are more than just friends.

Igor Yakushin and several Spetsnaz are tasked with avenging a failed assassination attempt on the Russian prime minister. To do this, they must all assume new identities. Their target: White Flag's second-in-command in Tripoli, Lebanon.

A thrilling tale of battle action and political intrigue, spanning the globe from Europe to America and the Middle East, in which the Russian Spetsnaz play a crucial role.

 


John

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2026

From disgraced soldiers to intelligence operatives, each character carries scars that make them feel deeply
human. Their personal struggles elevate the action into something truly compelling.
ANN

Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026

Österberg’s attention to detail gives the novel an authenticity that sets it apart. The military operations, political
maneuvering, and emotional stakes all ring with chilling realism.
Richard

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2026

This novel moves effortlessly from Europe to the Middle East, weaving multiple storylines into one relentless,
high-stakes narrative. The result is a thriller that feels vast, immersive, and emotionally intense.
Miles

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026

Shadow Coalition reads like a blockbuster film, filled with danger, betrayal, and relentless momentum. It’s a
gripping journey through the shadowy world of international conflict.
Randy Jones

Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2026

Rolf Österberg blends tactical realism with gripping intrigue, creating a story that feels both urgent and
frighteningly plausible. Every chapter pushes deeper into a world where loyalty is temporary and survival is everything.
A.R Paul

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026

Shadow Coalition slices through modern geopolitics with cinematic precision. From CIA black ops to Russian
Spetsnaz missions, this novel delivers pulse-pounding suspense while exposing the dangerous games played
behind closed doors.
KALU

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2026

This is not just an action novel—it’s a sharp look at how nations operate in the dark. The result is a story that
thrills while making you think.
Alison Bower

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026

Once the story begins, it doesn't slow down. Each chapter adds new layers of danger, pulling the reader deeper
into a web of global conspirancy and violence.