Meet BTB Reviewer Chris "Seafoam" Miller

 
 

Background: Virginia born, South Carolina is where I call home now. 14-year Navy veteran with a coffee and golf addiction. I try and read at least 15-30 minutes everyday.

Go-To Author: My more-recent favorites for go-to authors are Jason Kasper, Simon Gervais, and Matthew Quirk.

Author People Should Discover: Isabella Maldonado and TR Hendricks had phenomenal debuts in 2023, be on the lookout for more from them in 2024.

Book You Would Recommend From 2023: My favorite book of 2023 was The Bullet Garden by Stephen Hunter. The battlefield chess match that Earl Swagger must navigate and the historical value make this one my favorite of the year.

Most-Anticipated Book Of 2024: TR Hendricks and his second novel, The Infiltrator. Also, I can't not mention Don Bentley and him taking the reins of Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp.

Favorite Local/Indie Bookstore: Main Street Reads in Summerville, SC and if I am ordering out of state I usually go with The Book Dragon Shop in Stanton, Virginia.

Favorite Charities: Compassion International advocates for children, committed to Jesus Christ in all that they do. Food for the Hungry seeks to end ALL forms of human poverty by going to the hard places and walking with the world’s most vulnerable people.

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View Chris’ Latest Reviews (book pub. dates)

The Pirate's Secret by LynDee Walker & Bruce Robert Coffin (10/29/24)
Targeted: Beirut by Jack Carr & James M. Scott (9/24/24)
Capture or Kill by Don Bentley (9/3/24)
Shadow of Doubt by Brad Thor (8/6/24)
Ember by Andrews & Wilson (7/2/24)
Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr (6/18/24)
The Cardinal's Curse by LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin (6/11/24)
Holy City by Henry Wise (6/4/24)
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware (5/21/24)
Act of Defiance by Andrews and Wilson (5/21/24)
All Secrets Die by Andrew Watts and Dale M. Nelson (4/30/24)
The Bin Laden Plot by Rick Campbell (4/23/24)
Extinction by Douglas Preston (4/23/24)
The Infiltrator by TR Hendricks (4/23/24)
The General's Gold by LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin (4/16/23)
City in Ruins by Don Winslow (4/2/24)
Four Minutes by Andrews & Wilson (4/2/24)
The Day Tripper by James Goodhand (3/19/24)
Lethal Action by Andrew Warren & Aiden Bailey (3/19/24)
Outlaw by Jack Stweart (2/20/24)
Village in the Dark by Iris Yamashita (2/13/24)
The Book of Doors By Gareth Brown (2/13/24)
The Price You Pay by Nick Petrie (2/6/24)
The Trigger Man by Aiden Bailey (1/31/24)
Target Area by Lawrence Colby (1/23/24)
Dream Town by Lee Goldberg (1/16/24)
Broken Trust by Mike Lupica (11/28/23)
Unknown Rider by Jack Stewart (11/21/23)
Perfect Shot by Steve Urszenyi (11/14/23)
The Helsinki Affair by Anna Pitoniak (11/14/23)
The Christmas Appeal by Janice Hallett (10/24/23)
Second Term by J.M. Adams (10/17/23)
The Last Guardian by Simon Gervais (10/10/23)
Ransomed Daughter by Eric P Bishop (10/10/23)
Ghost Tamer by Meredith R. Lyons (9/19/23)
Code Red by Kyle Mills (9/12/23)
Malibu Burning by Lee Goldberg (9/1/23)
Wide Awake by Steven Konkoly (8/15/23)
Deadlock by James Byrne (8/8/23)
The Last One by Will Dean (8/8/23)
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell (8/8/23)
Valiant Women by Lena Andrews (8/1/23)
Dead Fall by Brad Thor (7/25/23)
The Block Party by Jamie Day (7/18/23)
The Guardian by Joshua Hood (6/27/23)
Tournament of Shadows By Andrew Watts & Dale Nelson (6/20/23)
Zero Days by Ruth Ware (6/20/23)
Inside Threat by Matthew Quirk (6/13/23)
All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (6/6/23)
A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado (6/1/23)
Vengeance Flight by TR Matson (5/30/23)
Citizen Orlov by Jonathan Payne (5/23/23)
The Devil You Know by Chris Hauty (5/23/23)
Dead Drop by MP Woodward (5/23/23)
Only the Dead by Jack Carr (5/16/23)
Drowning by TJ Newman (5/11/23)
Beast Three Six by Jason Kasper (4/25/23)
City of Dreams by Don Winslow (4/18/23)
The Instructor by TR Hendricks (4/11/23)
The Treadstone Rendition by Joshua Hood (4/4/23)
Total Empire by AJ Tata (3/21/23)
Red London by Alma Katsu (3/14/23)
Deep Fake by Ward Larsen (3/14/23)
Wolf Trap by Connor Sullivan (3/14/23)
The Sniper by Jim Lindsay (3/7/23)
What Have We Done by Alex Finlay (3/7/23)
Sea Castle by Andrew Mayne (2/21/23)
White Smoke by John Gilstrap (2/21/23)
Dempsey by Andrews and Wilson (2/21/23)
Burner by Mark Greaney (2/21/23)
The Last Orphan by Greg Hurwitz (2/14/23)
Scavenger Hunt by Chad Boudreaux (1/31/23)
Particles in the Air by Jenna Podjasek (1/24/23)
The Devil's Ransom by Brad Taylor (1/24/23)
The Bullet Garden by Stephen Hunter (1/24/23)
The Hunter by Jennifer Herrera (1/10/23)
City Under One Roof by Iris Yamashita (1/10/23)
The Den by Cara Reinard (12/13/22)
Prime Target by Forrest Waide (11/11/22)
No Plan B by Lee and Andrew Child (10/25/22)
The Blackbriar Genesis by Simon Gervais (10/18/22)
The Other Side of Night by Adam Hamdy (10/11/22)
The Maze by Nelson Demille (10/11/22)
Righteous Prey by John Sandford 10/4/22
Treasure State by CJ Box (9/27/22)
Oath of Loyalty by Kyle Mills (9/13/22)
Narco Assassins by Jason Kasper (8/23/22)
Heat 2 by Meg Gardiner & Michael Mann (8/9/22)
The Last Sentinel by Simon Gervais (8/9/22)
FNG by Benjamin Spada (7/31/22)
The Last Paladin by P.T. Deutermann (7/19/22)
Upgrade by Blake Crouch (7/12/22)
Fatal Witness by Robert Bryndza (7/7/22)
Rising Tiger by Brad Thor (7/5/22)
Movieland by Lee Goldberg (6/21/22)
Zero Hour by Don Bentley (6/7/22)
Red Warning by Matthew Quirk (6/7/22)
Sons of Valor II: Violence of Action by Andrews and Wilson (6/7/22)
The Handler by MP Woodward (5/31/22)
Countdown to Midnight by Dale Brown (5/17/22)
In the Blood by Jack Carr (5/17/22)
Short Mission by D.J. Scott (5/17/22)
Storm Rising by Chris Hauty (5/3/22)
Cold Snap by Marc Cameron (4/26/22)
Assassin's Edge by Ward Larsen 4/12/22
Blood on the Trail by Terrence McCauley (3/29/22)
Wild Card by Stephen England (3/15/22)
The Lightning Rod by Brad Meltzer (3/8/22)
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay (3/1/22)
Beneath the Stairs by Jennifer Fawcett (2/22/22)
Blue Fire by John Gilstrap (2/22/22)
Dark Horse by Gregg Hurwitz (2/8/22)
The Runaway by Nick Petrie (1/18/22)
Targeted by Stephen Hunter (1/18/22)
End of Days by Brad Taylor (1/11/22)
Insurrection Day by Chris Hauty (1/4/22)
Covert Kill by Jason Kasper (12/21/21)
Armored by Mark Greaney (12/9/21)
Arctic Sea by David Poyer (11/30/21)
Veterans Day Message: What Am I Thankful For?
The Last Protector by Simon Gervais (11/1/21)
The Killer in the Snow by Alex Pine (10/28/21)
Better Off Dead by Lee Child and Andrew Child (10/26/21)
Gated Prey by Lee Goldberg (10/26/21)
The Lion's Paw by Stephen England (10/15/21)
State Of Terror by Louise Penny and Hillary Rodham Clinton (10/12/21)
The Wilkes Insurrection by Robbie Bach (10/12/21)
Wolf Point by Ian K. Smith (10/5/21)
Enemy at the Gates by Kyle Mills (9/14/21)
Last Target Standing by Jason Kasper (9/14/21)
Pantheon 2: Ares & Athena by K. R. Paul (9/9/21)
Dark Intercept by Andrews & Wilson (9/7/21)
The Island by Ben Coes (8/17/21)
Assassin's Dawn by Ward Larsen (8/2/21)
Black Ice by Brad Thor (7/20/21)
Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby (7/6/21)
Falling by T.J. Newman (7/6/21)
Sleeping Bear by Connor Sullivan (7/6/21)
Shadow Masters by J.T. Patten (7/4/21)
Shadow Target by David Ricciardi (6/15/21)
Sons of Valor by Andrews & Wilson (6/8/21)
Chasing the Lion by A.J. Tata (6/1/21)
Bone Rattle by Marc Cameron (4/27/21)
The Devil’s Hand by Jack Carr (4/13/21)
Deep Strike by Rick Campbell (3/16/21)
2034 by Ackerman & Stavridis (3/9/21)
The Outside Man by Don Bentley (3/2/21)
Firewall by Andrew Watts (2/23/21)
Relentless by Mark Greaney (2/16/21)
The Treadstone Exile by Joshua Hood (2/2/21)
Prodigal Son by Gregg Hurwitz (1/26/21)
American Traitor by Brad Taylor (1/5/21)
Drone Strike by David Austin (11/25/20)
Lodestone by Stephen England (11/18/20)
Assault by Fire by Rip Rawlings (9/29/20)
Total Power by Kyle Mills (9/15/2020)
Collateral by Andrews & Wilson (9/1/20)
Assassin's Strike by Ward Larsen (8/18/20)
Reaper: Drone Strike by Nicholas Irving (7/21/20)
Near Dark by Brad Thor (7/21/20)
Scars by Andrews & Wilson (5/1/20)
Savage Son by Jack Carr (4/14/20)
Fight Fight by Kevin Miller (9/3/18)

The Pirate's Secret By LynDee Walker & Bruce Robert Coffin

LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin are back with their third installment in the Turner and Mosley files. The Pirate’s Secret is an adrenaline fueled hunt for lost treasure that will shake the monarchy to its core. 

Centuries ago, King Charles II was restoring power to the rightful heirs to the thrown of England when decisions made by the crown himself lead to tragedy. With rumors of an illegitimate son and the path to the crown, Pirate Captain Ace Mullins defiles the kingdom with treachery. 

Avery turner and Carter Mosley are filming a show in the states when Carter gets an urgent and coded message from a childhood friend who is overseas. Distress signal received, Turner and Mosley and pal Harrison travel to assist only to find death staring them in the face. Being hunted left and right by thugs and outlaws of unknown origin, Turner and Mosley must search for the truth to save the name of a beloved friend. Searching for riches of great importance, they navigate the depths of the ocean, the dungeons of the underworld, and the kingdoms own palace to prove their theory. 

Walker and Coffin create a fun and fast-paced search for treasures lost centuries prior. Clever twists pieced together with historic reverence makes this one extremely enjoyable read. 

The characters are enthusiastic and likable while taking danger to new heights. It’s safe to say that this series won’t disappoint and is a great addition to the series. 

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Targeted: Beirut By Jack Carr & James M. Scott

Jack Carr and James M. Scott team up for an in-depth look at the brutally violent attack that killed 241 Americans in Targeted: Beirut. Carr and Scott create an emotionally packed account that is worthy of many accolades, as they detail the disaster through raw and unfiltered storytelling, capturing a moment in time when lives were changed forever.

In the decades since 1983, many lives have been altered by terrorism in some shape or form. Carr and Scott highlight everything from the American Embassy bombing in early 1983 in Lebanon to the political landscape and how the White House responds, including the press pool and how they received up to the minute information. They cover the family dynamic and how stateside partners and children waited vehemently on the status of their loved ones, flooding the pages with historical interviews and references that show just how unimaginable the situation was.

As I turned each page, I felt that as an American, I owed it to the survivors and those we lost to know their story, to understand why our people we’re put in harms way for the betterment of a place that may not have had any impact on American lives until that fateful day. I owe it to those families that are left without a father or brother, to understand why politicians put those men in harms way. Carr and Scott will leave you with a better understanding of what happened in Beirut on that dark day but will leave you thankless for the sacrifices that our military personnel make each and every day.

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Capture Or Kill By Don Bentley

Following the stellar writing career of the legendary Vince Flynn and gracious Kyle Mills, Don Bentley experly pilots Mitch Rapp in his debut adventure! Bentley hits the ground running in an all out espionage filled race to find the world’s most wanted man, while preventing tragedy at all costs. 

Mitch Rapp is no slouch to the world of spy games and he’s tasked with an unimaginable mission to find out who is responsible for a downed helicopter full of special operators in enemy territory. As he closes in on his mark, Rapp learns of something so big that he can’t finish the primary tasking and opts to call an audible.

Teaming up with Mike Nash and utilizing creative tradecraft, Rapp fights his way through smoke screens and misdirection to place himself in the proverbial lions den for a rescue worthy of the CIA’s Distinguished Intelligence Cross. Battling untold numbers of bad guys, fighting through violent waterfall ending rapids, and appealing as a foreign businessman, Rapp is back in proverbial drivers seat. Ready to kick ass and take names, he must navigate deception and the loss of talented colleagues as he prepares to take on the world’s most wanted man. 

Timelines damned, Rapp must make split second decisions and utilize every bit of trust from his most dedicated connections to bring the fight to the enemy and bring closure to one of the most deadliest days in American history. 

Don Bentley comes out swinging and leaves nothing to question about his writing. Following the stellar debut series featuring Matt Drake and the Tom Clancy estate books, Bentley slides into the pilots seat for Mitch Rapp’s latest campaign with confidence and tenacity. A cleverly created storyline with violent and brutal adversaries provides another nail-biting adventure for Rapp that is a must-read for all thriller fans. Along with Irene Kennedy, Mike Nash, and Scott Coleman, Rapp dedicates his life to tearing down the enemy one piece at a time and this is the perfect story to begin Don Bentleys time at the helm!

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Shadow Of Doubt By Brad Thor

Brad Thor brings untamed violence to Scot Harvath’s latest adventure in Shadow of Doubt.

The world is on the brink of disaster as Russian nuclear weapons are moved into Belarus. Rumors swirl of a tactical nuclear strike by Russian cronies and a French mountain climbers death seems random while he was employed by one secretive government agency. As these things start happening around the world, Scot Harvath leaves Ukraine, heading to Norway to see his love, Sølvi.

While Harvath is attempting to spend some time with his lady, he’s quickly sidetracked and tasked with doing something he never dreamed of but comes at a price. Obligated to help find what is going on in Norway and who the Norwegian authorities have in custody, Harvath becomes a broker of death. Dodging bullets left and right, He also learns information pertaining to the murder of his former wife. Not to forget, US government agencies along with the Carlton Group are trying to pinpoint tactical weapons while not escalating the situation to force someone to use them.

If it couldn’t get any better, there are a number security leaks, worse than an again Honda. People on payrolls of countries that they don’t belong to and putting their own countrymen in danger are just the tip of the iceberg. If it sounds like there is too much going on, you’re wrong. He tidies this one up very nicely as the ending comes swiftly and deadly. Adventuring across Europe with the threat of traitors in multiple agencies, saving the lives of those who fight with him, and bringing death to the front door of violent men, Scot Harvath is there to make things right.

Thor vividly creates a wild and dangerous adventure where success is dependent on the one and only Scot Harvath. I originally thought this one was going to be a scattered puzzle, but Thor delicates weaves violence and intrigue together to create a phenomenal story. There is closure that you will appreciate, while there are more then a handful of things that will open the door for whatever Thor’s next move is. He’s broadening the circle while creatively slimming it down at the same time.

I am super excited to see where this one goes, and you won’t be disappointed. I have loved Harvath from the beginning with The Lions of Lucerne and reading the latest Scot Harvath adventure by Brad Thor is an annual gift that keeps on giving.

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Ember By Andrews & Wilson

Andrews & Wilson – Ember

The Tier One series is back, and Andrews and Wilson bring an absolute firestorm to the pages within Ember.

John Dempsey, the leader of Ember’s Special Activities Division, is back heading the group after a nasty bout with Russians in Dempsey. While the U.S. President is signing an agreement where the United States will support the Indian defense, former frogman and current Vice President Kelso Jarvis is in Israel visiting a very sick friend.

*Insert poetic pause* Now all hell breaks loose.

At this point, where you think you got a feel for the speed that A&W are delivering another well developing book, bombs, and bullets litter scenes like confetti in New York City on New Years Eve. As bodies start to drop, people are forced into situations and positions that they never believed possible.

Dempsey and team begin the investigation and hunt into who is at fault as they start one of the greatest manhunts of all time. Along with the stress of being forced into a combined effort search including the Indian National Investigation Agency, Dempsey and team learn that there are other bombs that are in play and a potential attack on another prominent country leader. When the bombs start going off and lead starts flying again, Ember is in place to help quell the concert rattle of rifles and small arms fire and keep people safe.

Throughout the entirety of the Tier One series, you’ve had small storylines that are picked up and some that are just mentioned in passing. There are two huge storylines that play into Ember that are going to have huge implications in the future of this series if you can read between the lines. They show an older and wiser Dempsey but also a man who has been torn by the past. The team is growing but the emotions that run throughout the team are the same as they have ever been.

Action packed and fiery in this all-out battle from beginning to end from the dynamic duo of Andrews and Wilson. These two seasoned veterans know how to capture your attention and draw you in and they will wow you non-stop with character development, the necessary antagonists, and the riveting battle scenes. I was thoroughly impressed with this installment and can’t wait to see where the future of this series goes.

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Red Sky Mourning By Jack Carr

Jack Carr is back for his 2024 edition of the James Reece ass kicking tour! Red Sky Mourning leaves nothing and no one safe, as Carr pushes the Reece saga further than you thought he could go. 

A Chinese submarine captained by an unstable man is on the verge of launching at Hawaii when the United States is notified by Chinese authorities. At the time, Reece is back in Montana with Katie Buranek enjoying life and learning to fly sea planes with Liz Riley. What ensues is a highly polarizing situation where you have corrupt government officials and foreign countries with bad intentions. 

As the submarine situation unfolds, it looks as if there was secondary intentions amid the crisis that comes to bear that will put the United States in the cross hairs. Aside from being on the cusp of World War III, James Reece has been targeted due to his familiarity with the one and only Alice. With her contained and data on what the United States military can do with AI and their fleets, China will attempt to find a way to execute a mission that has been discussed in real world news organizations for months. 

The crescendo to the end is one that builds and builds, never stopping, as Carr takes the story to heights you couldn’t have imagined. James Reece has been a hero to the United States even after all that he’s done. The country he’s devoted his life to, and given his family for, comes calling again. It’s up to Reece to prevent World War III. 

Alice is one of the most intriguing aspects of the Reece adventure as she normally only graces Reece with her attention, but lives wherever she wants with the ability to see essentially any and everything. Partnering with Reece, Alice assists throughout but she’s become hunted, and Reece must utilize her skills to prevent the damaging actions of state actors and domestic politicians. 

There is so much that you get to look forward to in this edition of who does James Reece need to kill. There’s a steady stream of bodies that deserve what they get, and Carr probably even surprised himself when he wrote a masterful interrogation scene that rivals if not eclipses the ghost pepper scene from Savage Son. If you’re a gear guy or gal, Carr highlights everything from clothing, firearms and accessories, knives, and even his favorite vehicles. I love that we get to see a glimpse of the items that Carr himself uses or buys off on as his former profession required top-notch tools. 

The familiar characters that Reece and Katie surround themselves are all present while this story continues to grow. Looking forward to seeing Jack Carr and James Reece fans and their thoughts on what Carr has put together for this one. The bad guys are a truly worthy adversary and make the action scenes worth their weight as Reece is pushed to his limits. 

Jack Carr has done it again, delivering an edge of your seat adventure where it’s one man against the world. James Reece has devoted his life to the very country that has betrayed him, but when faced with the decision to help save her or let her be ripped apart from the inside, he has no choice but to head into the fire. Red Sky Mourning will satisfy your thirst for the next James Reece installment. 

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The Cardinal's Curse By LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin

Billionaire Avery Turner and social media scuba diver Carter Mosley are back for round two in The Cardinal’s Curse from Lyndee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin.

Back in the saddle after a phenomenal and creative discovery in The General’s Gold, Turner and Mosley are assisting with Avery’s newest and best advanced toy, the DiveNav. Created to be a new way to provide mapping and up to the second data from satellites, Avery and TreasureTech are utilizing high tech gadgetry to help locate a missing yacht in the Hudson Bay. As soon as they showcase their talents and provide some closure to a missing woman associated with a prominent New York crime family, Avery and Carter are contacted about a new environmental focused search in the Antarctic which could also lead to the discovery of the Fortitude, a ship with untold history and more than its own curse.

Turner and Mosley, along with former detective and close confident Harrison, head south to Antarctica to assist with the research. What happens next is a roller coaster ride of lies, death, and destruction. The team quickly finds out that many of the personnel involved with Dr. Noah Wyndham’s research, either aren’t who they claim to be or are hiding behind lies not meant for light of day. Held at gun point multiple times while making break through discoveries, the team of Turner, Mosley, and Harrison must outwit those trying to make the score of a century. This ride will take you through New York, Antarctica, Denmark, South America, and more as they are determined to finish the challenge and find the truth behind The Cardinal’s Curse.

The Cardinal’s Curse is outstanding if you’re looking for an exciting edge of your seat adventure with charismatic characters. The dynamic duo of Turner and Mosley, partnered with keeper and confident Harrison, are easily beloved and they are always in it for the right things. Never getting to far outside of the box, they are cunning and smart without being super sleuths which help drive the stories legitimacy.

Walker and Coffin create an aura of authenticity and curiosity around their stories that blend with just the right amount of headline news. I kept thinking back to the news story when Ernest Shackleton and the HMS Endurance was found in the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. I really enjoy history, so the stories the Walker and Coffin have provided in this series have been lively and fast paced with animated characters and dramatic sequences. This is a great summer read to get lost in and will keep you entertained throughout.

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Holy City By Henry Wise

Henry Wise debuts with a story of right and wrong spun black and white while one man looks for justice and step out of his own shadow. Holy City is not a story to miss out on.

Will Seems is back in town, one of those rural hard to find on a map southern Virginia town. He’s been gone for quite some time after the passing of his momma. Taking a job as a deputy sheriff, Seems is adamant to put the past behind him and move on with his life, when the unexpected death of a friend upends his plans. Working with the sheriff to put the culprit of a murder behind bars, Seems knows something isn’t right as everything is happening too conveniently.

Working another problem behind the scenes to help an old friend out, people start becoming a little suspicious of Seems and start questioning his motive in trying to string along the case. As if there wasn’t enough confusion, the family of the murdered man hires a private detective who has her own baggage that didn’t come checked, as she starts her own investigation. Who ends up guilty in the end, depends on who carries through with the honest and integral duties bound by law enforcement standards. If Seems doesn’t follow through the wrong man may just get thrown in prison.

Henry Wise brings big town crime to small town America where the truth and people matter. Blending a little of everything into this honeypot of a ride, Wise mixes small town energy with intense storytelling all while keeping the pedal to the metal. Vicious and vile characters, knowing they have no limits, continue to plague this small town while the actions of one man mean more to a community than they know.

Dark and gritty and times, elegant at others, Wise will keep you hooked from the start in his debut gem. His ability to completely immerse the reader into a story that is so captivating is hard to miss. He smoothly and calmly draws you in, while not letting go and eliciting emotions hot and fiery. His writing reminds me of S.A. Cosby as his meticulous storytelling ability reaches creative standards that only come from seasoned authenticity. Definitely a must read and be prepared to control your emotions.

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One Perfect Couple By Ruth Ware

Nico and Lyla are both going through the motions of everyday life. Nico, trying to get his acting career off the ground, is always looking for the next big thing. Lyle, a PhD in virology in south London, doesn’t need the hustle and bustle of making it famous, she just wants to be appreciated for her work. When Baz from Effing Productions comes calling and letting Nico know about the opportunity of a lifetime.

One Perfect Couple is a soon to be sold to reality TV show that has five couples battling challenges and a resort island, testing their resolve and dedication to each other, while being filmed nonstop. Throw in your classic alpha male jock types, a couple models, aspiring actors, social media influencers, and one PhD holding ‘girl next door’, and you have all the ingredients lined up for a train wreck you can’t stop watching.

What begins as a chance to win a small fortune in paradise and boost their social status, soon turns deadly as a deadly storm decimates the island and everyone’s life forever. Lyla and the survivors of the storm need to ride out the precarious castaway like conditions with what remaining food and water they have, while waiting to be rescued. How to survive quickly turns into, who will survive, as all hell breaks loose.

Ruth Ware does it again. One Perfect Couple is another gripping, edge of your seat adventure that you will devour from beginning to end. Twisting a little murder mystery with some Bachelor in Paradise, Ware captures reality through the eyes of the one person who doesn’t even want to be there. Lyla was absolutely the best choice to use as a lens for this one; she’s smart, intuitive, and unsure of her boyfriend is her forever man. Exactly like any television show producer would make the decision.

The cast of characters that Ware assembles are exactly who you would expect them to be. The self-absorbed and attention seeking types are vibrant and annoying, showing off glamorous looks while deception creeps in from the shadows. There is plenty of action, and not even the kind you’re probably thinking. Ware cleverly weaves deception and mystery through the bungalows and sand. Frightening at moments, yet college frat-boy dumb at others, the cast will hold your attention as they precisely execute Ware’s creativity. I try and avoid the Bachelor style shows at all costs, but Ruth Ware forces you sit and enjoy this beautiful train wreck and you’ll have to know who loves in the end.

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Act Of Defiance By Andrews and Wilson

A classic bare knuckled Russian-American brawl from start to finish. Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson take the reins of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan in Act of Defiance, and will have you loving every minute of it. 

When an American asset is betrayed decades earlier, while Marko Ramius and the famed Russian submarine Red October disappear forever, what is set in motion is the beginning of a story of deception and treachery that affect millions. 

President Jack Ryan has a past and in similar fashion Russian submarine captain Konstantine Gorov has plans to change the earth's landscape and start another Cold War, if not World War three. Ryan’s daughter, Navy Lieutenant Katie Ryan is a hot runner advancing not due to her father’s name and title, but due to her cunning drive to be the best at everything she does. When approached with information that a new style Russian sub, the Belgorod, has deployed with some very dangerous equipment on board, Ryan is thrust into the spotlight to prevent the escalating tensions from wreaking havoc. 

Katie is forced to interact with disgruntled sailors and amazing mentors while using her intimate knowledge of the not so well known Russian Gorov and his tragic past. Running headlong into the dark depths, where submarines rule the ocean, Ryan must convince everyone that millions of lives hang in the balance and she’s the key to success. Utilizing data from some highly trained American submariners, Ryan and the crews of the USS Indiana and the Washington must stop the death from below. 

Andrews and Wilson embrace the tradition and culture surrounding their first Clancy novel piloting Jack Ryan. Plenty of action to keep you glued to the pages, they prime it with intrigue and enough mystery to keep the story rolling. Andrews and Wilson are no strangers to providing action packed sequences with phenomenal characters. Pulling true Jack Ryan from Clancy lore and a refreshing perspective on the war happening below the surface of depths rarely traversed. 

If you’re the kind of person who loves the traditional Clancy stories that provide mayhem and genuine mystique, you’re in for a wild ride. If you are a contemporary fan with more action, heart pounding life and death scenarios, you’re also in luck. As a submariner myself, I absolutely loved the undersea warfare that highlighted Russian aggression and the American persistence. Put this one on your to be read list for sure. 

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All Secrets Die By Andrew Watts and Dale M. Nelson

Andrew Watts and Dale Nelson deliver another fiery spy adventure featuring Colt McShane in All Secrets Die. Battling against an unknown foe to prevent worldwide catastrophic implications, McShane is forced into overtime to save democracy around the world.

With the ever-growing threat from the Artificial Intelligence field and geopolitical tensions at an all time high, McShane and team are working to understand how secrets and documents from countries worldwide are being leaked everywhere. McShane, one of the most potent CIA officers, is globetrotting all over from Cuba, Barbados, and Singapore tracking down leads as to who is releasing the information.

While attempting to hunt down Guy Hawkinson, who recently stole and utilized proprietary information from tech billionaire Jeff Kim, McShane is in a race to find the truth and who is behind the stacking of bodies plaguing his team. McShane and bombshell girlfriend Ava Klein just happen to team up again to help find and bring justice to those responsible for the deaths of the Archon group and releasing sensitive information worldwide. Will Colt McShane and team figure out who is responsible, or will their blood be in vain?

Channeling their inner sleuth, Watts and Nelson craft a spy eccentric technothriller where no secrets are safe. Colt McShane continues to grow as a protagonist as he builds his tradecraft and hunts for one of his most-hated people. The supporting cast in All Secrets Die are phenomenal as they display impressive skill sets in a classic spy like vibe. McShane has a warrior-like quality, and it is impressive how he can be tough, yet so cunning and creative. Watts and Nelson do this series a huge favor in leading the world to the brink of disaster as it allows Colt and team to shine while wrapping it up with an emotional farewell that McShane isn’t ready for.

You’ll be drawn in throughout the entire adventure as there are a host of bad actors who are in key positions of power without any checks and balances in place. Fans of Jason Bourne and Ethan Hunt will enjoy the cunning storyline and how close you are taken to the edge before a wild chase to the end.

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The Bin Laden Plot By Rick Campbell

It’s been three long years since we’ve heard from US Navy Submarine Captain Murray Wilson and former Navy SEAL Jake Harrison. Campbell comes out firing on all cylinders in his latest treacherous path of death and destruction, The Bin Laden Plot. 

The US Navy Destroyer USS Stethem is performing peaceful show of force in the Persian Gulf when the fate of many onboard is sealed when a torpedo hits and sinks her. Unsure of how to properly proceed, Secretary of the Navy Brenda Verbeck tasks Capt. Wilson and the crew of the USS Michigan with hunting a rogue American unmanned underwater vehicle and destroying it before it can cause any more American casualties. While CIA Director Christine O’Connor is busy protecting the world, the fact that her and former frogman and CIA officer Jake Harrison have had thing in the past resurfaces and upend the life that he has made since things didn’t work out.  

Harrison has been ran through the thick of it, time and time again, and saved more than he can count. He finds out that disgraced former Navy SEAL Lonnie Mixell is not dead as once thought and former Navy SEALs are dropping dead. Coincidence? Teaming up with CIA badass Khalila Dufour, they begin the hunt after a mysterious message is left for Harrison after the death of one of his former teammates deaths. But who is Khalila and who is she really working for? 

As the story progresses, Dufour and Harrison are tasked with finding the truth when that is the last thing that they have between themselves. Why are people dying and who is hiding their true colors? O’Connor and Harrison, along with a whole host of others are fighting not only with an unknown enemy but with those who might just be traitors.  

Campbell does it all in this return from a brief hiatus. Cleverly developing multiple storylines and keeping them nicely organized. Campbell brings to life a true view behind the curtain, adding to the never answered question of “What really happens inside the power brokers of the federal government?” While learning who the major players are, you’ll grow an attachment to certain figures and learn that being frustrated from not knowing who Khalila Dufour is just part of the journey. Campbell has the right scenes crafted for just the right time. Whether it is rigid and traditional, or action packed and high speed, he provides you an adventure that you do not want to miss.

I’m partial to the Trident Deception series because I served on submarines, but he provides some of the most authentic and memory recalling language that has me serving back on my old boat. Submarine warfare, paramilitary operations, government conspiracies and back door deals benefiting only those with already deep pockets are all beautifully laid out and you won’t regret giving this one a shot.

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Extinction By Douglas Preston

When the son and daughter in law of a prominent billionaire go missing in one of the most exotic locations in the United States, Colorado Bureau of Investigations Agent in Charge Frankie Cash is called in. Taking advantage of her newly minted title that the paint hasn’t even dried on, Cash is up and on the run to start the investigation. What she finds at the prehistoric and unimaginable Erebus Resort is nothing short of astonishing. Erebus CEO, Maitland Barrow, is a one of a kind dreamer who had visions of creating something never done before, or in this case, something that hasn’t been done in millions of years. 

Erebus Resort is home to some of the world’s most beautiful creatures, including the Mammuthus Columbi (Woolly Mammoth), Woolly Indricothere (large Rhino), Megatherium Americanum (Giant Ground Sloth). Erebus has been able to seemingly bring Jurassic Park to life and create an environment mimicking the natural habitats that seems like a time from centuries past. While the investigation begins, Cash and Eagle County Sheriff James Colcord begin to believe there is more than meets the eye of this tropical oasis. What they don’t see are the secrets that Chief of Security Andrew Maximillian and his team are keeping from them and what the real mission of the resort is. 

There is something mysterious running around the Erebus property that is killing people and terrorizing the law enforcement and the visitors that remain. Who is in charge of the madness and what happens to the to everyone left at the resort when all hell breaks loose?

Preston brings to life historic creatures that clash in modern day America! Life and death are two things that are certain in our world, but when scientists and men start playing God and giving those creatures a second chance, bad things are certain to happen!

Preston creates an imaginary universe that doesn’t seem that far off. An energetic storyline that is bloody and dangerous from the start with fleeting images of Jeff Goldblum whispering to you, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." There is a mysterious feeling that surrounds the Erebus property and danger looks around every corner and you’ll be greeted by imperfect characters in the perfect roles. Preston doesn’t make everything fall into line, bringing determined and valiant characters that make mistakes and highlight an authentic environment aside from the once creatures. Mad men with money doing crazy things sounds familiar, but this one adds a twist you can’t even fathom. Enjoy this ride!

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The Infiltrator By TR Hendricks

Hendricks embraces the violence while staggering intrigue throughout this great follow up to last years debut. The Infiltrator is sure to impress all with its grit and fantastic storytelling. 

Derek Harrington has been on a mission for quite some time to quiet the impending doom from the domestic terrorist group of ‘Autumn Tithe’. After disbanding one of the most treacherous domestic terrorist camps in America, Harrington takes on a new role as a tip of the spear tool to prevent any further disasters. Stalking and providing intel back to the FBI, Harrington utilizes his skillset to pinpoint new camp locations so that the leaders and offenders of freedom can be apprehended and charged accordingly. 

Battling with a new Special Agent in Charge, Harrington must tip toe around the moment seeking Samuel Liu while trying to rebuild his life with his former wife Kim, and son Michael. Being out in the field tracking and providing intelligence to the team prevents him from being home like he wants too, but with Autumn Tithe still trying to wreak havoc, Harrington must continue to perform one of the utmost important jobs. Embedded at one location attempting to find the group building a plan to terrorize, Harrington finds actionable intelligence. What follows is a catastrophe of epic proportions and an all-out battle of well-trained snipers and a no-quit outdoorsman. 

Hendricks wows again with impressive action sequences and never-ending violence. Trying to follow up a huge success in his debut, Hendricks rekindles the fire that bled from The Instructor with ease. Derek Harrington is a unique character that you don’t always see in this firestorm action thrillers, but one that has a rarified grace to him. He’s got a little of Peter Ash (Nick Petrie) crossed with Orphan X (Evan Smoak from Gregg Hurwitz). He is well built in terms of not being a simplistic character, but one that values the wants of everyday people. Being an everyday person is not for Harrington in his line of work and you’ll see the sacrifices he’s willing to make at the hands of Hendricks. 

The story is well crafted and will take you from the foothills of America to modern suburban neighborhoods where no one is safe. The supporting characters bring out the best that America has to offer and will have you cheering for them from the sideline as the bullets start flying. I had this as my 2024 Most Anticipated book and it does not disappoint, not even the slightest. Be on the lookout for TR Hendricks and Derek Harrington coming soon in The Infiltrator. 

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The General's Gold By LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin

Avery Turner is on top of the world after helping design and create a reservation application, that paired with her former best friend’s company, turn the two into instant billionaires. After moving her way south to the keys, Turner is embracing the retired life for someone who has decades remaining. Unbeknownst to Turner, she teams up with a very influential social media superstar to learn to scuba dive, while also fending off potential lawsuits from the company that previously purchased her app.

Carter Mosely is a danger seeking thrill master who has been giving Avery lessons when Turner get a call that her best friend and former business partner was found deceased in a Boston area slum hotel. Turner quickly jets to the Northeast with her current assistant and former Detective ‘Harry’. What she finds is suspicious conditions surrounding the death of Mark Hawkins which hits drastically hard but with that comes the opportunity of a lifetime. Mark was on to something major, and it involves lost Confederate treasure worth billions that never made it to safety.

Teaming with Carter and Harry, Avery turns super sleuth to nibble on the breadcrumbs of history to find the final resting place of the Generals Gold. Battling through numerous hurdles while trying to find clues from Maine to the South Carolina coast, Turner and team need to watch their back at every turn as the treasure is surely worth killing for.

Walker and Coffin build an epic story involving one successful woman and her desire to find justice. The energy in their writing increases throughout as the search for long lost treasure continues. The misdirection and clues provided will lock you in while Turner and Mosely are on their adventure. Turner and Mosely have something going on, almost imperceptible at times but Walker and Coffin do a great job of not making that the priority in this storyline. Turner is a very methodical individual who prioritizes the truth in clearing her friends name while being the best version of herself. She’s not a John Wick type character, but she’s clearly able to take care of herself.

Mosely is a great supporting character providing wittiness and a slightly more relaxed attitude which blend well with Turner and Harrison. The action scenes are solid with bad guys who clearly are in it with nothing to lose.

The General’s Gold takes you on a fun and spirited search for unfathomable riches in dangerous fashion. This unique team is motivated not by greed but in the hunt itself, in hopes that it will shed some light on the death of a close friend.

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City In Ruins By Don Winslow

In classic Don Winslow fashion, he delivers Danny Ryan in an unforgettable race against the path while building his future. City in Ruins is a fitting farewell but somber as Winslow’s decorated writing career comes to an end.

Danny Ryan has been through hell and back in his many years in the game, and the ones since he’s tried to leave that life behind have been relatively normal. He’s had three loves in his life and two are gone, the only one that remains is his son Ian. Now that Vegas has become his next fixer upper, Ryan must navigate the skeletons in his closet while rebuilding himself. Attempting to avoid the Nevada Gaming Commission and the heavy hitters from cities like Detroit and Chicago, Ryan has embarked on a new dream, building some of the most extravagant hotels and casinos the Vegas strip has to offer. 

He's also been sweet on a little yoga instructor who knows the aura that follows Danny Ryan around, preventing a serious relationship, by hiding it from the public eye. While negotiating with his partners of the beautiful Tara hotel, Ryan teams up with Abe Stern and his billions only to come up against Vern Winegard and his goons. What starts out as the rebuilding of an American dream quickly turns into the same old past Ryan has been avoiding. With the people he loves at risk, and his dream almost up in smoke, will Ryan turn into the monster in the closet or maintain his path and weather the storm?

Winslow has a unique writing ability that will capture your attention and not let go. I fully expected this to take me a week to get through, but after three days it was coming to a close and I wish I had more to soak in. What Winslow has created in Ryan is a long-lost soul who has seen friends and family come and go, while maintaining some humanity deep down inside. Ryan channels his need for a life fully lived throughout City in Ruins and Winslow shows how vulnerable he’s willing to make himself to prevent falling back into the rabbit hole. 

Winslow has the keen ability to turn the pages into a feature film with such ease. From The Power of the Dog to the Danny Ryan trilogy, everything he has written grabs a hold of you and doesn’t let go. Emotional and riveting action with impactful characters at every turn, Don Winslow will have you feeling triumphant for the closure for Danny Ryan and his dream. 

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Four Minutes By Andrews & Wilson

In keeping with the standard set by the Andrew & Wilson duo, Four Minutes will have you picking your jaw up off the floor.  

Navy SEAL Chief Petty officer Tyler Brooks is the tip of the proverbial spear when a night time hit in a country far from home changes his life forever. Battling against ghost terrorists with assistance from Intel Officer Zee Williams, bad guys seemingly disappear out of thin air and Brooks and team take a loss for the special operations community.  

After returning to their forward staging point aboard a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, is regaled with the potential ability to see what the disappearing combative are all about. CIA spook-like man named Pat Moody presents Zee a once in a lifetime opportunity to operate with the might highly classified technology ever created by man. Teaming with Brooks and a handful of other magnificently minded military personnel, they take a jump to the dark side. There just one catch, for four minutes you can alter the future, but the toll it takes on your body will last a lifetime.  

In stunning fashion yet again, Andrews & Wilson have captured my full attention with a stunning and heart pounding race against time to prevent the worst disaster in the history of mankind. They continue to provide unique storylines that bleed dedication and triumph while stretching the limits that your mind can imagine.  

Time and time again I wonder how they are capable of providing action packed and character worthy pieces for the masses to enjoy. This is no different as Tyler Brooks is a fantastic leader, but a man with the ability to question the greater meaning of things and it allows the story to evolve from simpleton to a deep complex of people and events that can alter the world Brooks lives in. The setup from the start gives you a path to consider while watching the maturation of the operators and the processes they flow through to become travelers. It doesn’t get saturated down with nerdy scientific literature but gives provides the perfect amount to become fascinating.  

Tyler Brooks and Four Minutes solidify the greatness of Andrews & Wilson’s writing in this sci-fi infused action flick printed in the form of a book. 

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The Day Tripper By James Goodhand

Living life one day at a time is a philosophy that many people live by. James Goodhand takes you on a journey where one man wakes every day, not knowing which day in his life will be next. The Day Tripper will test your normal thought process and have you thinking about yourlife choices. 

Alex Dean is a man with two loves, Holly Chan and his incredible musical ability. Alex is absolutely infatuated with Holly, knowing that she is the love of his life. He also has an appointment to Cambridge and a potential sk0y tipping ceiling to his life. That is, until one day a chance meeting with a bully while on a date with Holly changes his life forever. 

Awaking from an accident of epic proportions, Dean tries to place himself as he’s in an apartment where he’s never been, with a woman he’s never met. It’s not the same month, year, or even decade as Dean starts to put things together. As the days start to pass by one after another, Dean learns that nothing in his life is normal, having to determine timelines and what year it is everywhere he goes. Jumping through time like a pinball in an arcade, Alex Dean dodges prison, career changes, alcoholism, along with gaining and losing the love of his life on a daily basis. 

Goodhand drives decades of life through ups and downs while capturing raw life in the process. He captures you straight out of the gate and doesn’t let go while driving you down a mountain switchback, never letting you get comfortable. The emotions are raw and authentic as you get a large glimpse of Dean's life, but broken down into 24-hour increments, not knowing where it is going to lead. There are plenty of characters that support Alex through his journey, and plenty of hurdles he must navigate while trying to determine what happened. 

What you feel like you’re missing is exactly what Goodhand is provides. He makes you subconsciously think about what you can do to change the trajectory in your own life and how every single interaction could play into the future. This was a well written adventure that draws you in immediately and will leave you hanging onto Deans every day to ensure he doesn’t mess them up. It’s a battle for Alex Dean and one that you will absolutely love to journey with him. Don’t miss this one. 

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Lethal Action By Andrew Warren & Aiden Bailey

Andrew Warren and Aiden Bailey team up in this Jason Bourne style novella where state secrets are about to hit the open market. 

CIA Paramilitary Officer Thomas Caine is on a mission to stop information from falling into the wrong hands. Tracking down an American traitor to prevent the handoff of a very coveted briefcase, Caine encounters more than one other group interested in stopping his mission. While the Russians are attempting to find the briefcase, the Chinese are out looking for Caine and the information. Cheng Mian, A Chinese MSS agent, is a mysterious character from Caines past that is intent on killing him and ending his ability to stop Chinese interests.

Anja Volchenkov, a Russian asset of tremendous skill and ability, is one ruthless operative taking action to prevent Caine’s success. It’s up to Caine to determine if the information falls into the wrong hands and the end will tell if it was worth it.

Warren and Bailey use this novella perfectly, gripping you from the beginning and giving you a death ride throughout. No one is safe, including Thomas Caine and his team, while they navigate this creative and violent tale. Detailed action combined with mysteriously formed antagonists lead to a wowing read that will have you Thomas Caine fans in no time. 

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