At the start of every January, I open up my predictions file and sift through all the news stories I’ve found during the past year that relate in some way to my novels—plot lines that have come to pass, bad actors who are eerily close to characters I’ve created, and inventions I’ve envisioned that made … more
Despite having twenty-four books to my name, a new novel never feels real until the cover art is out in the world. FADE IN is no exception, and for that reason, today is a special day. On Shelves July 29, 2025 Preorders Early sales are critical to the success of a new release. Order FADE … more
There’s no better way to spend a winter day than with friends—those favorite characters who can be trusted to always take us along on another incredible adventure. Books have long been the cornerstone of my Christmas mornings. It started with a stocking full of comics that I could only peruse for the pictures, then for my … more
I’m nostalgic when it comes to holiday traditions. On the rare occasion when we find ourselves alone on Thanksgiving, we still dive into our repertoire of favorite recipes and cook all day as if we’re feeding an army. And then the realization hits: How will we deal with all the leftovers? As for the bird, … more
As you may remember from my enews a few months ago, I’ve signed a deal for the next book in the saga of Fade—a character I’ve been silently obsessing about since I introduced him more than twenty years ago. Fast forward and I now have a solid first draft, a sneak peek at the story’s … more
This month I’m sharing a few more articles that popped up in my news feed last year and track closely to plotlines I’ve written into my novels. If you missed the Stranger Than Fiction 2024 segment in January that focuses entirely on captagon—the drug at the center of Code Red—you can find it here. Let’s … more
At the start of each year, I spend some time looking back at developments in the news to see how they parallel my books. As a writer who strives to capture scenarios that feel like they could be just around the corner, it’s interesting to discover how accurate I’ve been. To kick off my annual … more
As 2024 approaches, I’ve been contemplating my last days in the company of Mitch Rapp. After a decade at the helm of the series, it’s hard to believe. Not only that I’ve spent a third of my career with Mitch and the gang, but that my time with them is nearly over. Hopefully not with … more
This year’s book tour for Code Red was a fantastic wrap-up to my time directing the Rappverse. I visited with some of my favorite interviewers and got a chance to chat face-to-face with readers. We talked Mitch—where he’s been, where I’ve taken him over my decade-long tenure, and where he might be going in the future. We … more
The Torch Passing Tour—the last time I’ll be on the road with Mitch—kicked off on September 11. Don Bentley joined me for the events, and it was a welcome change of pace to have a partner in crime while I celebrated my final contribution to the series. I was touched by the number of ambassadors … more