Hi everyone, I need to clarify something. My protagonist wasn't a Navy SEAL. He was a special forces Marine Corps Sniper. I mentioned the SEALs because they've been in the news lately and Nathan McBride, my series character was the same kind of soldier. The Marine special forces are highly trained, equal to Navy SEALS, they just aren't as well known. I don't anyone to think this book is about a former SEAL :)
I'm overwhelmed by all the nice comments. I really appreciate hearing from you folks. It's my sincere hope everyone enjoys Nathan's world. Thanks again!
Thank you for all the kind posts, folks. I appreciate them. Sandra, the modern Navy SEALs can trace part of their roots back to the UDT's (Underwater Demolition Teams) of WWII. I don't know too much about them, but they sound like a sub-specialty of SEAL Team operations. As if working with explosives on dry land isn't dangerous enough...
I should note that Nathan McBride, my main character, wasn't a SEAL. He was a special forces scout sniper (in the Marine Corps) attached to the CIA to conduct high risk "take out" missions all over the world.
He's retired now, but can't seem to stay that way!