Brad Taylor’s gripping thriller “Ghosts of War” transports readers to a society on the brink of conflict. Russia’s expansion and the actions of a rogue operator pose a new challenge to the elite Taskforce, which functions outside US law and is tasked with eliminating terrorist threats. As Pike Logan and Jennifer Cahill investigate a mystery that could spark a third world war, they wind up in Poland. There is ongoing tension between the East and the West since there are revealed secrets, a threat of reprisal, and the possibility of further attacks. The deft use of action, espionage, and military expertise by Taylor keeps readers on the edge of their seats.