Editing. There seems to be no middle ground on this subject. Some people find it crucial while others think it’s a waste of time. I’m firmly in the former camp. To me, it’s one of the most important parts of the writing process—right up there with outlining and actually putting the first draft on paper. … more
Lately Netflix and Amazon have been herding me toward their vast selection of pandemic novels and movies. At the same time, I’m getting a surprising amount of email from fans who are on their second or third reading of Lethal Agent, my novel about ISIS developing a coronavirus bioweapon. It seems that even while being … more
Years ago I wrote Darkness Falls, a novel about a group of terrorists planning an attack on the world’s energy sector. Their plot ends up being foiled, but I’ve never stopped wondering what would have happened if they’d managed to pull it off. Without power, how would I heat my house in the dead of … more
The review of how my fictional scenarios have paralleled 2019’s news stories continues this month with a few more eerie examples. Bad guys, sinister technology, and more… Enemy Of The State One of the biggest stories this past fall was the military raid that ended with ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi being blown up in … more
Mitch Rapp returns on September 15, 2020 in TOTAL POWER! A HUGE shout-out to all the fans who participated in making this video… Plot In the next thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mitch Rapp series, it’s a race against the clock when ISIS takes down the entire US power grid and throws America into … more
It’s that time of the year when I dust off my file of interesting news stories and compare them to plots, elements, and characters I’ve devised during my writing career. As always, the goal is to determine if the world has become as crazy as my imagination. So let’s see how I did… Lethal Agent … more
I love the holiday season and all that goes with it: twinkling lights, comfort food, spiked eggnog with friends and, if you’re from Wyoming, lots of snow. But one of my favorite things to do this time of the year is dive into a good book. It all started when I was a kid. Santa … more
The chaos has died down and after taking a short break from writing while I was traveling, I’m back to work on Mitch’s nineteenth adventure. The series continues to spark fans’ imaginations, and I’ve enjoyed talking Rapp with readers and radio hosts. If you missed the conversations about Lethal Agent this fall, I’ve gathered some … more
Another year, another book tour. Thanks to everyone who came out to say hello and to everyone who’s continued to support me and the series. And, of course, a huge thanks to the bookstores that hosted signings. Without you, connecting with fans face-to-face would be impossible. As always, I had a lot of fun making … more
Today Mitch Rapp’s newest mission hits bookstores nationwide. That’s right, Lethal Agent is on sale now! What’s The Book About? The goal for Lethal Agent was to write a classic Vince Flynn thriller that takes fans back to books like Transfer of Power and Consent to Kill… Plot, Behind The Book, and Read/Listen To An … more
