The Battle Born series by Jack Stewart is a high-octane military thriller series that follows the exploits of Colt “Mother” Bancroft, an elite TOPGUN pilot, and Emmy “Punky” King, a sharp-witted NCIS Special Agent.

Written by a former Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot, the series is known for its intense technical realism and “cockpit-view” authenticity. The overarching plot centers on Bancroft and King as they navigate complex national security threats, ranging from mysterious electronic warfare and bioweapon threats, to the resurrection of the Vietnam-era “Black Ponies” squadron for modern special operations.