It’s hard for even me to believe, but I’ve decided that Code Red is going to be my final contribution to the Mitch Rapp series. For the last decade, I’ve been overwhelmed by the support I’ve received from fans, from Vince’s family, and from his team at Emily Bestler Books. Mitch means so much to … more
Code Red, the 22nd book in the Mitch Rapp series, is charging toward the finish line. Here’s what you can expect from Mitch and the boys on September 12, 2023… Plot Mitch Rapp returns to make a mortal enemy of Russia in this high-octane and up-to-the-minute installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Mitch Rapp … more
The predictions business has been pretty good to me this year. Several of my novel concepts have hit the news cycle and, in the case of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stayed there. While it’s gratifying to see my research produce books that are relevant in today’s world, it’s also disheartening. Reading about Mitch Rapp kicking butt … more
Once a year I like to take stock of what I’ve done over the past twelve months. Sometimes it’s hard to quantify what I’ve accomplished but that’s not true with the Rapp series. When you pile it up, the stack actually gets taller. My annual Most-Complete-Collection-Of-Rapp-Novels-In-The-World pic, has become the hourglass that measures my journey … more
These days, book tours involve a combination of in-person events, radio segments, and one of my favorite forms of media, podcast interviews. In case you missed these conversations during the weeks when I was promoting the book, here are a few links to get you up to speed on the current state of Mitch Rapp … more
Oath of Loyalty has been on shelves for more than two months now, and I just recently finished up the last of the tour appearances and the podcast interviews. Next month I’ll share links for all the interviews in case you missed a few segments. While I was on the road promoting the book in … more
Despite being a writer for more than two decades now, it’s hard to articulate the thrill of seeing my name on the New York Times bestseller list. When you consider how many books are published in the country every year, the odds against securing a spot are enormous. The continued enthusiasm of fans of … more
A Thank You To Fans I’m so excited for readers to finally be able to finish the saga I unveiled in Enemy at the Gates. Mitch’s latest mission in Oath of Loyalty is, for him, the most important of his career. I’m curious to hear what you think. I can’t believe that today I’m celebrating … more
Oath of Loyalty is on sale September 13, 2022! This year, I’m looking forward to going out on the road again to talk to readers in person. Before the official launch of the book, I’ll be at Bouchercon, the annual convention for mystery and thriller fiction that’s being held in Minneapolis this year. If you’re … more
I love living in Spain, but after a year there I always start to think of my home in Wyoming. It usually unfolds as a simple memory—the heavy scent of evergreen trees, the sudden cold at sunset, watching thunderheads roll in over the mountains. At some point these musings become a distraction that causes me … more