COLLATERAL DAMAGE, the first book of the Silent Warrior series by J.L. Saint (aka Jennifer St. Giles and Jennifer Saints), finds Jack Hunter AWOL from his Delta Force Team while recovering from a serious injury. A terrorist missile killed and injured his team and left him with partial memory loss. The one thing he does recall clearly is the American businessman he spotted just as everything went to hell. It's this man and Jack's need to uncover the truth that lead him to Lauren Collins, the soon to be ex-wife of the man he saw. Jack finds Lauren caring for her sons and dogs, trying to protect her family against the effects of a cheating and unreliable husband and father. Soon, they've joined forces against a deadly threat neither understands.

COLLATERAL DAMAGE is a non-stop action adventure. The number of good guys, bad guys, points of views, and plot developments was at times confusing. There was a lot going on, making the story feel rather fractured. Some of the details may be attributed to the background needed when introducing a new series. The characters were complex and intriguing. Jack was appropriately alpha-male, rugged, and handsome. Lauren held here own against the threat. There was an intriguing sub-plot that I'm sure will continue to be weaved through future books in the series.