Reciprocity
About
Two young Vietnamese women vanish after boarding a flight to America—abducted in an act of vengeance by a trafficking network with global reach.
There will be no ransom.
No negotiation.
No margin for error.
JD Cordell, retired U.S. Navy SEAL, understands the math. With every passing hour, the odds of rescue shrink. One of the missing is family. That doesn’t make him reckless; it makes him precise.
Assembling a trusted team, JD moves quietly into Manila’s most hostile grid. His only actionable lead: a haunted former U.S. Special Forces sniper who disappeared into the district years ago and never resurfaced.
The sniper knows the routes, the holding sites, and the criminals who profit.
JD doesn’t threaten. He applies pressure with controlled, deliberate force.
This isn’t about revenge.
It’s about accountability.
And when JD Cordell delivers accountability, it’s permanent.
Praise for this book
This is easily one of the best military thrillers I’ve read in years. D.C. Gilbert doesn’t just write combat, he writes the soul behind it. JD Cordell is the kind of protagonist you root for from start to finish. The stakes are high, the mission is intense, and the villains feel all too real.
Gilbert excels at writing deeply flawed, human characters. Taylor’s self-destruction, Hana’s quiet resilience, and Blessica’s moral complexity all stand out. No one is entirely good or bad. These characters live in the gray, and that makes them unforgettable.
Reciprocity weaves multiple threads—revenge, redemption, corruption, and unlikely alliances—into a fast-paced, emotionally intelligent narrative. There’s action, but it’s always driven by character and motive. The pace doesn’t lag, and every scene matters. Whether it’s a brutal fight or a quiet conversation over tea, each moment builds toward something bigger. The story is tight, layered, and unpredictable. 5 out of 5 stars for this book and highly recommended!