Silent Voice

A political action thriller about an exiled protest band hunted across the ocean and the ex-sniper bodyguard who stands between them and their killers. Music-and-espionage suspense of censorship, assassination plots and bait-and-switch conspiracies. It's dangerous to be right when the government is wrong. Exiled protest band Kha Cring thought Los Angeles meant safety. But when killers follow them across the ocean, their fight for freedom turns lethal. Enter Nicholas Sharp, ex-Marine sniper turned musician, drawn in to protect them. As assassins close in, Sharp realises the band is only bait in a larger game, and he's the real target. This time, silence isn't just censorship, it's execution. Silent Voice is book eleven in The Nicholas Sharp Thrillers, a thriller for fans of Tom Clancy and Lee Child. 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.