Counterpoint

A military action thriller in which a former sniper turned concert musician is stalked by a killer who matches him move for move. Assassin-versus-assassin suspense of celebrity-stage cover, political targets and a personal vendetta at its core. The deadliest predator is the one who knows your every move. An assassin with surgical precision is hunting ex-Marine turned pianist Nicholas Sharp, and striking through the people he cares about. As bodies fall, Sharp discovers the killer's crosshairs are also locked on the U.S. Secretary of Defence. Is there a dark connection? To survive, Sharp must face both a merciless adversary and the ghosts of his own past. Relentless, razor-edged, and deeply personal, Counterpoint pits Sharp against a master assassin who mirrors his own lethal skills. Perfect for fans of Jack Ryan and Jason Bourne. Praise for The Nicholas Sharp Thrillers series: ★★★★★ Wow!! I simply just kept reading, I was hooked pretty much from the start, and can't wait to read more. ★★★★★ Emotions run high, as does the suspense. ★★★★★ A clever mix of two totally different worlds. ★★★★★ I really enjoyed the sniper-musician-reluctant-warrior character. ★★★★★ Without a doubt, this is a cracking novel... the story keeps at you in leaps and bounds! Full of action all the way. Just brilliant! ★★★★★ Exceptional story with characters you'd want to know. ★★★★★ I love Lee Child and now have another author who is just as good.

Mark Mannock was born in Melbourne, Australia. He has had an extensive career in the music industry including supporting, recording with or writing for Tina Turner, Joni Mitchell, The Eurythmics, Irene Cara and David Hudson. His recorded work with Lia Scallon has twice been long-listed for Grammy Awards.
As a composer/songwriter Mark's music has been used across the world in countless television and theatre contexts, including the 'American Survivor' TV series and 'Sleuth' playwright Anthony Shaffer's later productions.
Mark has also been active in music education across Australia promoting student's ownership and voice in their own educational music journeys. He has won several awards for his endeavours in this area.
Mark is presently writing the successful 'Nicholas Sharp' thriller series about a disillusioned former US sniper whose past plagues him as he makes his way in the contemporary music industry. Sharp is a man whose insatiable curiosity and embedded moral compass lead him to places he ought not go. The series is currently read in over 50 countries.
Mark lives in Kettering, Tasmania with his family. His travels around the globe act as inspirations for his writing.
Mark enjoys hearing from his readers, so please feel free to contact him.