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Chain of Command (Corps Justice Book 9) Kindle Edition

by C. G. Cooper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 4,682 ratings

Winner of the 2020 James Webb Award presented by the Marine Heritage Foundation for its depiction of the United States Marine Corps in fiction.

A new Marine Commandant... An insidious threat to his beloved service... Can anything be done to save it...

The new Commandant of the Marine Corps is worried. Not only is he dealing with a shrinking service, a tightening budget and a war-weary nation, he's also just found out that there's an even bigger threat, a mounting menace that could tear the mighty Marine Corps apart from all sides. The Commandant calls on Cal Stokes and his team at The Jefferson Group to root out the threat. But is it too late?
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    Corps Justice
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    February 24, 2015
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"I will say that from the opening pages to the very stirring ending, this story will grab your interest, hold it tightly, and reward your reading with something I rarely find..." - D. Hoffman"Mr. Cooper has the ability to entertain you, convey the stress our military faces & their love and commitment to each other and the Armed Services and thrill you all in one." - J.K."...it is an eye opener to what can happen and probably does happen at the government level and corrupt politicians and billionaires who want fame and glory only for themselves." -CEG

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00U0F0VGI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JBD Entertainment, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Book 9 of 24 ‏ : ‎ Corps Justice
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C. G. Cooper

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C. G. Cooper is the USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING author of the CORPS JUSTICE novels, several spinoffs and a growing number of stand-alone novels.

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WHY C. G. COOPER MATTERS

Fiction has the power to change lives.

Pay a visit to Cooper Country and you’ll understand why. With his unique voice and flair for creating characters you’d love to hang out with, C. G. Cooper imparts every one of his novels with messages that perfectly illuminate what Faulkner called, “the human heart in conflict with itself.” In them, characters confront hard truths about life, the necessity of war, the military industrial complex, and why and how good men and women die.

But there are messages within the messages.

There is the power of the individual to triumph over evil against overwhelming odds; the struggle of good people against their inner demons; there is brotherhood, family, the discovery of allies in unexpected places, struggles with faith; there is community; there is authenticity; Cooper’s heart is on every page, beating hard and fast through action and moments of tenderness alike.

Expect high-octane action, slow-burn thrills, and gut-wrenching drama. Expect the ultimate conflict of the human heart.

This is Cooper Country. Lives will change.

THE LOWDOWN

Drawing on his days as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps—a stint that came on the heels of a degree in foreign affairs from UVA—Cooper sifted his experience through his vivid imagination and created Corps Justice, the first novel in the beloved Corps Justice series. Thus, a band of characters was born that would go on to enthrall readers throughout 17 novels and counting. With more than 2 million book downloads and multiple appearances in the Amazon Top 100, C. G. Cooper remains one of the most successful USA TODAY and Amazon best-selling authors.

In 2020, he won the prestigious James Webb Award presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for his novel Chain of Command.

In addition to bouncing around the country in search of the perfect vacation (turns out, it is anywhere with his family), Cooper has called Nashville home ever since his final Marine duty station. When not enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Music City, he’s doing his best to add more novels to the growing list at cg-cooper.com.

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Customers find this book to be the best in the series so far, with a thrilling plot that keeps them glued to the story. The writing is excellent, with one customer noting the author's logical and coherent sentence structure, and the characters are well-developed, with each fitting its own niche. Customers describe it as a fast-paced read that's hard to put down, though some find it boring.

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186 customers mention "Readability"186 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a great read that gets better with each book in the series.

"...All and all a really good book that you'll enjoy." Read more

"...An outstanding novel with a solid plot and memorable characters. Toss in a little bit of romance for that added spark!..." Read more

"Mr. Cooper has the ability to entertain you, convey the stress our military faces & their love and commitment to each other and the Armed Services..." Read more

"Another good one by Cooper. This one starts with a Marine general commiting suicide while on vacation at Disney World in Florida...." Read more

185 customers mention "Story quality"153 positive32 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as an action-packed and suspenseful tale that keeps them glued to the pages.

"...of villains (I can't wait for Tony McKnight to get his) and throws in some tragedy to make it more realistic...." Read more

"...This is an action filled story that concerns the defunding of the US Marine Corps. This is definitely not an OORAH moment...." Read more

"...the ability to keep you liking the characters and the stories don't seem stale or redundant which other authors do when writing a series...." Read more

"...There are traitors and heroes in this action-packed,fast-paced story...." Read more

87 customers mention "Writing quality"82 positive5 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, noting it keeps them captivated from the first page and is easy to read, with one customer highlighting the logical and coherent sentence structure.

"...Why?? So begins one damned fine read...." Read more

"...And author C.G. Cooper delivers yet another sterling piece of writing involving Cal Stokes and the crew at The Jefferson Group. As a..." Read more

"...The writing keeps me captivated from the first page. When I started reading the Corps Justice series, I actually read 3 books in one day...." Read more

"Thanks once again to Mr. Cooper for providing another fast-paced, engrossing read...." Read more

55 customers mention "Character development"55 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the compelling and very human heroes who fit their respective roles well throughout the series.

"...He gives you a lot of villains (I can't wait for Tony McKnight to get his) and throws in some tragedy to make it more realistic...." Read more

"...An outstanding novel with a solid plot and memorable characters. Toss in a little bit of romance for that added spark!..." Read more

"...He also has the ability to keep you liking the characters and the stories don't seem stale or redundant which other authors do when writing a series...." Read more

"...The characters in this book come alive, whether they are they good guys or the bad guys...." Read more

44 customers mention "Pacing"40 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-paced, exciting read with great flow, and one customer notes it stays current with events.

"...There are traitors and heroes in this action-packed,fast-paced story...." Read more

"Another hit for CJ Cooper. He keeps you on the edge of your seat. It’s a book you stay reading until you finish it...." Read more

"Thanks once again to Mr. Cooper for providing another fast-paced, engrossing read...." Read more

"...All readers of Cooper’s Corps Justice series will enjoy this fast paced story." Read more

11 customers mention "Strength"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's strength, describing it as solid and forceful.

"...how our country in any situation will figure out the problems and make us stronger and more resilient. Thanks you for your service." Read more

"...The Daniel Briggs novels were deeper and more solid. Even the first books in the series were better structured and narrated...." Read more

"...In fact, I readed the book in one day. At least for me is a good material. Of course, if you are looking for reality, read the news." Read more

"...Family, loyalty, patriotism, integrity." Read more

12 customers mention "Difficulty to put down"8 positive4 negative

Customers find the book hard to put down.

"...C G Cooper has a great way of captivating his readers, his books are hard to put down and as soon as one book is finished it's time to start the next." Read more

"...The problem became evident when just like the previous books I could not put it down...." Read more

"...Well written. Edge of the seat, white knuckle read that is hard to put down." Read more

"Like all of Cooper's books, this one is hard to put down...." Read more

11 customers mention "Interest"4 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the book's interest, with some finding it boring, while one customer notes it keeps them ready for the next adventure.

"...The book didn’t keep me interested and I had to work at getting through it...." Read more

"I found this series by accident and each book has sucked me in deeper. I am a proud woman Marine Veteran who can't get enough of books like these...." Read more

"...was good but not great...the beginning of the book had a little too much unnecessary filler to me. The best of the book was at the end." Read more

"...some like this story....a little far fetched for me and too little action for my taste. Good character development though...." Read more

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  • Arthur Marston
    5.0 out of 5 stars A big fan!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
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    Riveting. Couldn't find a good stopping place when I knew I needed to go to bed. Would recommend to anyone that likes non stop action!
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  • Andrew C
    4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2020
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    I really didn't think I would like this story line initially but Cooper makes it work really well! He gives you a lot of villains (I can't wait for Tony McKnight to get his) and throws in some tragedy to make it more realistic. I'll never understand why some of these books are nonchalant about the bad guys and securing them once their caught. This causes a huge problem at the end and I'm not sure what Cooper was thinking writing it that way. All and all a really good book that you'll enjoy.
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  • Patrick V. Flanigan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Chain of Command
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    This book had a somewhat of a surprise ending. You can tell that the story is not finished. I suspect it will take another book or two to finish.
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  • Serenity...
    5.0 out of 5 stars ~~'Knuckle-dragging, ground-pounding grunts'~~
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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    C. G. Cooper hits the nail on the head with the story of 'knuckle-dragging, ground-pounding grunts'. A statement at the US Marine Corps Ball turns into a threat which basically says that next year there will be no USMC. This is an action filled story that concerns the defunding of the US Marine Corps. This is definitely not an OORAH moment. Cal Stokes and his team are called in to assist when a high ranking military member is found dead in Florida. And, boy of boy, does the plot ever thicken after their trip.

    I like the fact that the wife of a high ranking official is so down to earth. She is the consummate wife of an officer and a gentleman. She understands the wisdom of getting to know the younger enlisted members which is a real attribute. This is a novel which emphasizes team work of all the forces in a triumph of good over evil. The DC budget squabbles are representative of the messes going on today.

    Books like this are hard to find. The military is made up of hard working members and they are used to putting in long hours to accomplish the mission at hand. This aspect is one that is overlooked numerous times in other books. I appreciate the fact that this author recognizes the hard work and devotion of our troops.

    An outstanding novel with a solid plot and memorable characters. Toss in a little bit of romance for that added spark!

    Most highly recommended.
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  • jennifer kelly
    4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps getting better
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2015
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    Mr. Cooper has the ability to entertain you, convey the stress our military faces & their love and commitment to each other and the Armed Services and thrill you all in one. I must say I was introduced to him when Amazon offered his first book free and I have been hooked every since. He also has the ability to keep you liking the characters and the stories don't seem stale or redundant which other authors do when writing a series. Each books has me hoping that none of the characters die because you love them a little more each time. These books keep getting better and will have you anxiously waiting for the next one. Keep up the great work Mr. Cooper, here's hoping that Congressman Matador will get his in the next one.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Gabi Rosetti
    5.0 out of 5 stars ... "loyal to their team and their country" ...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2018
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    At the end of DISAVOWED, General McMillan, USMC, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and General Winfield, USMC, new Commandant of the Marine Corps called Cal Stokes into a meeting. Once Cal arrived, he was told of a threat "a mounting menace that could tear the mighty Marine Corps apart from all sides." Cal and the rest of The Jefferson Group will do whatever it takes to save their "beloved service" ...

    The book opens a few minutes before a shocking scene and I was hooked right from that moment. The characters in this book come alive, whether they are they good guys or the bad guys. There are the patriots at TJG and there are guys like a certain representative from New Jersey. There are traitors and heroes in this action-packed,fast-paced story. There are even humorous descriptions like night watch duty in the Afghanistan desert during winter. This ninth edition of The Corp Justice series had everything I have come to expect from one of these books and I was riveted until the end — now I am ready to read PAPAL JUSTICE!

    AfterThought: Daniel is still my favourite character and has been since he was introduced. This is an accurate description: "Daniel wasn’t just any Marine sniper. He was THE Marine sniper."
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  • John
    3.0 out of 5 stars but Chain of Command was a disappointment. I struggled through the first quarter of the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
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    It's been a while since reading any Corps Justice Group stories all of which received 5-Star ratings, but Chain of Command was a disappointment. I struggled through the first quarter of the book as the story lagged terribly and almost stopped reading at that point. The storyline was unique but there was no benefit that I saw for the group trying to disband the Marine Corps. What were the rewards in doing so? The battle at the end was something that should never had happened...unless, of course, it was to show readers the caliber of Cal and his team. There are still a couple books in the series that I haven't read yet, and I won't let my experience with this story stop me from purchasing them. I'm hoping this story was just a fluke and the other Corps Justice books will return to the 5-Star level of their predecessors.
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  • gordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful writing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2017
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    A plot to disband the Marines - permanently. But like so many plans information leaked out and Cal and his men were sent out to investigate. In the process of the investigation many marines were slaughtered, but finally the final clue was found and the perpetrators either despatched or imprisoned - well, all except one. Great story. Well worth reading. Up to the standard of other books in the series.
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  • J. Fitzgerald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait to catch the next one!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2020
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    I love this series. It's been awhile since I read one, but so glad I still have new books to read.

    In my opinion this one starts out by giving a lot more background info than normal. It was different in that respect but once Cal and the group were brought in fully things got moving. I loved that they brought back the girl Cal was dating too. I was wondering how things were going in that area.

    I did catch that the author named a character it name and had a bit of a giggle about it.

    Can't wait to catch the next one!
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  • Dave Beach
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well done
    Reviewed in Canada on April 25, 2015
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    A good read. The flow, and suspense are very well done. Recommended for sure. Now must get on to another by the same author!
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  • Jacquie Klein
    4.0 out of 5 stars Chain of Command (Corps Justice Book 9)
    Reviewed in Canada on July 15, 2020
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    As usual Mr Cooper hit it out of the park. I highly recommend his books, his characters are getting better with each book and I’m on to the next one as soon as I buy it. Awesome series.
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  • survivor
    4.0 out of 5 stars a great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2020
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    varied in assignments and continues in a fast paced theme
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