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Book Blurb

Rhett Ouston loves his job as the captain of the Milvus team. He was born for the world of covert ops, secret missions, and tactical training.

And the best part? He gets to do it all with the love of his life by his side—Milvus team medic Jay Lin.

But then two new men are added to his team, along with doubts and secrets, and everything goes sideways.

Thrown into the deep end in a country they shouldn’t be in, with no help from HQ, Rhett doesn’t know who to trust. And when the mission they’re on to stop a global terrorism deal goes to hell, tensions and trust within his team implode.

“Trust your instincts,” Jay tells him. “They’ve never failed you yet.”

So Rhett digs in, determined to do the one thing he knows how. He’s going to make this team work even if it kills him.

And it very well might.

 

Book Review

“You must have the courage to trust your instincts and be ready to question what other people don't. If you do that, you can seize opportunities that others would miss. Believe in yourself, and use everything you can - including the obstacles…” ~ Richard Branson.

Captain Rhett Ouston (Rhett) is the main character in ‘The Team’ by N.R. Walker and leads the most successful mercenary group. He is a strong leader who challenges his team to strive for excellence. Most people see Rhett as demanding and serious, expecting a lot from his team. Only his partner, Jay Lin, sees his caring and passionate side.

When two members of Rhett’s team do not check in on time, the team quickly prepares to find out what happened and, if possible, bring them back safely. To make things more challenging, recently, two new team members have been added, whom he knows nothing about and does not trust. There is no time to explain what to expect by being on their team.

Their mission sends the team to a remote location with instructions to observe a specific building from their designated spot without moving in. As time goes on, Rhett becomes uneasy and starts to doubt the validity of their assignment. Even though it is going to get him in trouble with his boss, Rhett leaves the safe house to check the building himself because he trusts his judgment as a leader. After a while, it becomes clear that someone deliberately sent them to the wrong location to distract them from their intended objective, and that someone must be at Milvus headquarters. If so, who and why?

‘The Team’ is a fantastic follow-up to the Milvus files saga. It is a wild ride of action, adventure, deceit, and loyalty. Rhett is a vibrant character: strong, brave, and a born leader. I adored Jay with his spunk and sense of humor. He keeps Rhett on his toes and gives him a run for his money. Their relationship is dynamic, and their bond is unbreakable. I also enjoyed revisiting other characters in the series, especially Asher and Harry. Seeing that they are well and happy warmed my heart. Thanks, N.R., for a story that often took my breath away.

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 300 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	03-July-2025
Price	$5.99 ebook, $20.00 paperback
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Team-Milvus-Files-Book-ebook/dp/B0FCR6GHV7