Win a Signed Copy of Alpha One

Alpha One, Book 2 of The Quiet War, launches December 7, 2026. To celebrate, I’m giving away a signed paperback to one lucky reader in Canada.

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Prize: one signed paperback of Alpha One: A Matt Lion Thriller
Open to: residents of Canada only
Entries close: December 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Winner drawn: December 7, 2026 (launch day) and contacted by email

No purchase necessary. Open to residents of Canada who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory. Entries close December 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Winner must correctly answer a skill-testing question. See the full Giveaway Rules.

About Alpha One

Canada is under attack. The problem is, almost no one knows it yet. Nine months after a mission shattered him, Captain Matt Lion has walked away from JTF2. Then a Canadian ambassador is abducted in South Sudan — and Lion is pulled back into the fight. Alpha One must return.

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About Michael J. Lalonde, Author

Michael J. Lalonde is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, where he served for 23 years, spending the latter half of his career as an intelligence officer with the rank of captain. Following his military service, he transitioned into politics before attending law school at Osgoode Hall. He holds an MA in History from the University of Waterloo and an MA in International Affairs from Carleton University, which complement his firsthand experience in military strategy and global affairs. A lifelong storyteller, his passion for writing was ignited by Tom Clancy’s Red Storm Rising, inspiring him to craft thrillers that blend authenticity with razor-sharp attention to detail. Beyond writing, Michael is an avid scuba diver and a dedicated steak connoisseur, always in pursuit of the perfect cut. His commitment to precision—whether in storytelling, strategy, or a well-seared cow flank—defines both his fiction and his life. His debut novel, The Quiet War: Canadian Front, was a #1 Amazon bestseller. Book 2, Alpha One, arrives December 7, 2026.

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