“Use of Force,” by Brad Thor. Thor is one of the more popular thriller writers around, and “Use of Force” (out June 27) marks the 17th adventure starring his go-to counterterrorism character, Scot Harvath.

In the past, Harvath has taken on everything from the Federal Reserve to Muslim terrorists. Thor’s novels are well-researched and -paced, and they stand out for their refusal to bow to whatever the latest handbook of political correctness demands of artists.

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“Use of Force” follows Harvath as he is hired by the CIA to discover the story behind a suspected terrorist washing ashore.

What makes Harvath a unique protagonist is his independence and ability to break the rules. There’s no limit to what he can do as an independent counterterrorism agent; Thor always manages to shock and surprise.

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