Deeds not words. To the members of Canada’s Joint Task Force Two, it isn’t just a motto. It’s a way of life. Most Canadians have never heard of them, but when a Canadian veteran and a British intelligence officer vanish in Belize, it’s JTF2 that answers the call.

This gripping military, espionage, and political thriller written by Canadian veteran and former intelligence officer Michael J. Lalonde launches The Quiet War: Canadian Front, the debut novel in a bold new series that places Canada and its allies at the centre of a global conflict.

Sergeant Sebastien “Rocky” Ray, reeling from the disappearance of his friend and commander, must lead JTF2's Alpha Team for the first time. The objective is clear: rescue the hostages and eliminate their captor. But the enemy is no ordinary zealot. He is part of a larger design, an architect of upheaval intent on reshaping entire societies.

What begins as a hostage rescue spirals into the opening shots of a Quiet War no one realizes has begun. As loyalty collides with duty and a shadowy adversary maneuvers unseen, Rocky must decide whether to cling to the past or embrace the role that could define his future—and the fate of his nation.

With its tactical realism, global scope, and emotionally grounded characters, it’s perfect for fans of Tom Clancy, Jack Carr, and military political thrillers rooted in today’s world.