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- ISBN 9781036711139
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 13 Aug 2026
- Publisher: Vinci Books
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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It’s the Fourth of July and America is celebrating.
Former marine sniper turned musician, Nicholas Sharp, is performing with some of the greats at an Independence Day concert in LA. The atmosphere is electric, and the 18,000 strong crowd is hungry for a good time.
The manic frenzy of blues legend Mickey Elvira’s blinding solo has the audience on their feet crying for more. Suddenly the frenzied staccato of the guitar is overshadowed by the deadly mechanical clatter of rapid-fire weapons.
This couldn’t be happening in America.
In a shocking turn of events, highly trained terrorists unleash chaos by creating an impenetrable ring of explosives around the arena. As armed authorities find themselves powerless against the militants’ murderous tactics, negotiators and politicians grapple with the group’s seemingly impossible demands.
In the midst of this dire situation, one man stands alone.
Rating his chances as zero, and the terrorists more formidable than anything he's ever faced, Nicholas Sharp knows the smart move would be to do nothing.
With the fate of thousands hanging in the balance can Sharp defy the odds? Can he confront a threat that strikes at the heart of the nation he once served while staying alive long enough to become the reluctant hero America desperately needs? And why, deep in his gut, does Sharp sense that all is not as it seems?
Amazon best-selling author Mark Mannock’s "Curtain Call" is a high-stakes thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, explosive crescendo.
Former marine sniper turned musician, Nicholas Sharp, is performing with some of the greats at an Independence Day concert in LA. The atmosphere is electric, and the 18,000 strong crowd is hungry for a good time.
The manic frenzy of blues legend Mickey Elvira’s blinding solo has the audience on their feet crying for more. Suddenly the frenzied staccato of the guitar is overshadowed by the deadly mechanical clatter of rapid-fire weapons.
This couldn’t be happening in America.
In a shocking turn of events, highly trained terrorists unleash chaos by creating an impenetrable ring of explosives around the arena. As armed authorities find themselves powerless against the militants’ murderous tactics, negotiators and politicians grapple with the group’s seemingly impossible demands.
In the midst of this dire situation, one man stands alone.
Rating his chances as zero, and the terrorists more formidable than anything he's ever faced, Nicholas Sharp knows the smart move would be to do nothing.
With the fate of thousands hanging in the balance can Sharp defy the odds? Can he confront a threat that strikes at the heart of the nation he once served while staying alive long enough to become the reluctant hero America desperately needs? And why, deep in his gut, does Sharp sense that all is not as it seems?
Amazon best-selling author Mark Mannock’s "Curtain Call" is a high-stakes thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, explosive crescendo.
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.
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.
