Declared Hostile

Battle Born, Book 4

By: Jack Stewart

Narrated by: Ray Porter

A treasonous plot. Clandestine actors. World order hanging in the balance.

Elite NCIS investigator Emmy "Punky" King, seasoned in global espionage, uncovers the edges of an intricate international conspiracy following the arrest of a U.S. Marine. Relying solely on her sharp intuition, she starts peeling back layers of a complex mystery that links the U.S. president to a clandestine corporation. As she navigates the corruption, Punky finds herself deep in an escalating game that threatens more than just national security.

Halfway across the world in Eastern Europe, Colt Bancroft, and the Black Ponies are thrust into a high-stakes mission to prevent nuclear weapons from falling into the hands of rogue Russian operatives. But when their operation spirals into chaos following an ambush by an unexpected adversary, Colt finds himself navigating the deadly terrain of enemy territory, fighting for survival.

Although separated by continents, their missions are fatally intertwined. Colt must battle against overwhelming odds while Punky races against time to uncover the traitor behind it all—both unaware that if either fails, the world will plunge into chaos.

From Jack Stewart, former US Navy Top Gun instructor pilot, comes Declared Hostile, the intense fourth installment in the acclaimed Battle Born series. This riveting narrative is a must-listen for fans of Tom Clancy and Dale Brown, packing high-stakes action and intricate conspiracy into every chapter.

Praise for the Battle Born Series:

“Stewart clearly knows his way around a jet…”—Publisher’s Weekly

“The Battle Born series is a jet fuel-laced thrill ride!”—Jack Carr, Former Navy SEAL sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the James Reece Terminal List series

"Strongly evocative of classic Clancy…Intensely paced and skillfully plotted."—Mark Greaney, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man

"Puts you right up front in the action - in the cockpit and on the ground. Supremely authentic and absolutely unputdownable."—Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Breakneck

©2025 Jack Stewart (P)2025 Severn River Publishing

Great series that saved the best for last.

Jack Stewart's Battle Born series is excellent and teaming up with the best narrator in the business makes it that much better.

Best one yet!

Great book! I wish it were longer. Keep them coming please. Need a few more words to submit.

Fantastic read.

i absolutely loved this incredible read. It takes you on a engaging storyline thru action. the book is well researched. I enjoy learning about different firearms, military capabilities and foreign policies and cultures.

Great story told well as for as story line went.

Found thought process of individuals not realistic as major conflicts are happening. But great story. Well told.

Great writing and amazing narration.

Exciting from start to finish. The writer knows how to keep the reader engaged. He clearly knows his way around a plane. It is a smart story with the very best narrator in Ray Porter.