IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BUILDING
by Stan Bain
A Thrilling First Installment in a Bold New Series CONTRACTOR: IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BUILDING introduces readers to an unassuming General Contractor in Montana—rugged, disciplined, and deadly. A former Marine and elite sniper, he thinks his most intense missions are behind him. That changes when a U.S. Senator and a CIA operative approach him with a secret proposal: form an off-the-books team of assassins to carry out covert operations abroad. Funded by the CIA and directed by powerful politicians, the contractor leads his team into a shadowy world where danger lurks far beyond the battlefield.
At first, the mission's focus on neutralizing threats overseas. But when new assignments point inward—targeting figures within the U.S. government—the team faces a moral and strategic turning point that threatens everything they’ve built. The very agency that created them could become their greatest threat. As the missions grow darker and the political web tightens, the contractor must confront not only enemies abroad but also the erosion of trust within his own ranks. Friendships are tested, loyalties questioned, and the line between justice and vengeance begins to blur. With each assignment, the weight of their choices grows heavier, and the team must decide whether to continue following orders—or forge a new path that could cost them everything.
More Than a Military Thriller—It’s a Test of Loyalty and Conscience
Stan Bain masterfully fuses elements of action, military fiction, and political drama with a razor-sharp eye for suspense. As a former Veteran himself, Bain brings authenticity and grit to the story, crafting intense scenes of tactical operations alongside gripping moments of inner conflict and loyalty.
Readers who love fast-paced plots, layered characters, and complex moral dilemmas will find themselves captivated by the Contractor’s journey—a man torn between his past discipline, present duty, and future uncertainty.
Why Readers Are Hooked on CONTRACTOR: IT’S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT BUILDING
This military action and political suspense deliver realistic, adrenaline-pumping missions woven into high-level conspiracies that keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the heart of it all is a hero you won’t forget—a former sniper-turned-builder pulled back into a covert world where loyalty is tested, and every mission could be his last. The novel’s tough choices and twisting plots force readers to grapple with the tension between patriotism and betrayal. As the first installment in a high-octane series, this gripping launch sets the stage for even greater conflicts to come—both abroad and within.
Stan, a vietnam veteran used writing to escape from the pains and nightmares of PTSD. He has written eight books and additional books are in the planning. His website www.authorstanbainbooks.com
Stan was raised in Kalispell, Montana, and was born on 2/15/1945. He was drafted and spent thirteen months in Vietnam, 1967-1968. After which, he got a temporary job with the U.S. Forest Service. But it lasted for thirty-three years. During that time, he taught night school in the winter quarter for several years at Flathead Community College, focusing on forestry applications using aerial photos. Stan started writing in 2014. His first book, "You Are Never Alone," was based on his journey during the Vietnam War. It took him three years to write. When he is asked how many kids he has, he would say, "About 25,000. They range from 5 days old to 97. He never fathered children due to the event that happened in Vietnam. He was Santa at the Kalispell Mall for fifteen years, and those were his kids. That was his second book is "Being Santa, Santa's Secrets." That was the best job ever. That book is filled with great stories and kids' concerns. It has been republished as "Secret Kids Tell Santa." Thanks to his cousin, he returned to Vietnam in November 2019. That was his third book, "Return To Vietnam - The Memories - Facing my Demons and Coming to Terms with Them." This book documents his two-week trip to an area that was once the site of the most harrowing and defining moments. The story is a deep, emotional story of guilt, trauma, and pain. The objective was to locate an orphanage where two kids were killed. Meeting Sister Renee, the last of the living nuns, was an unexpected climax to the story. This is a must-read book. Stan found writing was important as a way to deal with PTSD. His next five books were a series called "Contrator", each with a different subtitle. The stories are about a building contractor in Montana who had a team of assassins in a secret base in Nevada. He got the jobs from a Senator and was paid by the CIA. The story will keep you guessing what's next?? Stan used his experience as a skydiver, licensed pilot, master scuba diver, and his knowledge of satellite imagery, along with other experience he gained working in a classified government area. Other books are in the works as Stan continues to write. He presently lives in Florida.
This third book in the series involves a mission against Russian mercenary soldiers. A love affair in which Angelique and Joker were married. Joke went on a mission, not knowing that he was going to be a daddy, and he was seriously injured, which changed his role with the team. Scorpio struggled with a mission, which led him to wonder about life and his future.
by Stan Bain
by Stan Bain