James Rollins was born in Chicago, Illinois, is 1961. With his three brothers and three sisters, he was raised in the Midwest and rural Canada. He graduated with a doctorate in veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri and went on to establish his own veterinary practice in Sacramento, California. An amateur spelunker and a PADI-certified scuba enthusiast, he'll often be found either underground or underwater.
After The Fall (2026) Edward Ashton "If John Steinbeck had written a novel of a post-alien invasion, it might very well look like Edward Ashton's After The Fall. It is a story of struggling to survive by wit, luck, and dogged determination. It is also equally as harrowing as it is hilarious-a balancing act that few dare try and even fewer can pull off. I didn't want the book to end. I would've happily followed John and Martok anywhere. I miss them already."
Whiteout (2025) R S Burnett "A riveting survival tale that ratchets the tension with every turn of the page . . . Chilling, awe-inspiring, and written with a scientific authenticity, here is a tale of heroism and determination that must not be missed."
Rescue Run (2025) (Peggy C Saga, book 2) John Winn Miller "John Winn Miller's latest wartime thriller, RESCUE RUN, has everything I love in a story: nonstop adventure and intrigue, characters to root for, ratcheting tension, all wrapped in a tangled story of political gamesmanship, spycraft, and military action. Truly a wonderful discovery! You should discover it, too!"
You Better Watch Out (2024) James S Murray and Darren Wearmouth "A snow-swept little town delivers a gruesome holiday story in another Murray/Wearmouth thriller. You Better Watch Out is part mystery, part haunted house, part slasher movie. Every twist comes at high speed, every riddle winds the tension higher, every death more shocking than the last. Jump aboard and buckle up for a true slay ride!"
The Underhanded (2024) Adam Sikes "The latest by Adam Sikes, The Underhanded, is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller that left me awed and at the edge of my seat. It's a suspenseful mix of historical intrigue and present-day repercussions. It reminded me of the spy craft and nerve-rattling storytelling of Ken Follett and John le Carre. A must-read for all thriller fans . . . don't miss it!"
The Silverblood Promise (2024) (Last Legacy , book 1) James Logan "The first volume of this sure-to-be-stellar series is a ribald, swashbuckling tale of treacheries, lies, and characters as gritty and cutthroat as anyone you'd meet in a tavern at midnight. Don't miss these first steps into an epic world-one I can't wait to tread again."
Pinquickle's Folly (2024) (DemonWars: The Buccaneers, book 1) R A Salvatore "Wild adventure, unique magic, stunning suspense, and forgettable characters."
Extinction (2024) (Cash & Colcord, book 1) Douglas Preston "Preston's latest thriller, EXTINCTION, is Jurassic Park for the Pleistocene Era--and that's no exaggeration. It's got everything I love: fantastic creatures, wild adventures, and dynamic heroes. But most frightening of all, it shines a disturbing light on where the science of genetic engineering might be venturing next. Read at your own risk!"
Leave no Trace (2024) (National Parks Thriller, book 1) A J Landau "From its opening barnburner of a shocker to its throat-clutching conclusion, Leave No Trace left me breathless. Don't miss this debut--especially with its promise of more mayhem to come!"
Deep Freeze (2024) (Revival , book 1) Michael C Grumley "A fast-paced juggernaut of a story, where revelations pile upon revelations, building to a stunning conclusion that will leave readers clamoring for more."
The Ascent (2024) (Kurt Argento, book 1) Adam Plantinga "Adam Plantinga's debut thriller, THE ASCENT, is a nail-biting ride out of Hell itself. It's Dante's Inferno - but with gangs, corruption, bone-breaking brawls, and a kick-ass, determined police officer struggling through it all to save another. It reads with raw authenticity and brutal honesty. Don't miss this debut of a new crime-thriller star!"
Fluke (2023) (Frank Johnson, book 10) Ed Lynskey "Cut from the Tarantion mold: tough and bad-ass!."
The Third Instinct (2022) (Dan Clifford, book 2) Kent Lester "Lester takes the best of Clive Cussler and Michael Crichton to crave out his own unique genre."
The Book Eaters (2022) Sunyi Dean "Some novels are intended to be devoured in one sitting. Such is the case with Sunyi Dean's The Book Eaters. Innovative, unique, poignant, and told with a voice as original as the story itself. I finished this novel in that one sitting, yet I'll be pondering it for a long time to come. This is the debut of a new master of the modern fantasy. Don't miss it."
Assassin's Lullaby (2022) Mark Rubinstein "I've been a fan of Mark Rubinstein for years, but with Assassin's Lullaby, Mark joins the ranks of Daniel Silva and John le Carre. It's a riveting story, relentlessly paced, yet still creates the blood and bones and psyche of its titular assassin. It's thrilling with every turn of the page yet maintains an authentic and unique voice to this weary killer. Don't miss it!"
Kagen the Damned (2022) (Kagen the Damned, book 1) Jonathan Maberry "Jonathan Maberry's sojourn into fantasy with Kagen the Damned is a bawdy, brutal, swashbuckling start to a magnificent epic in the making. It's sword & sorcery the way I like it: violent, bloody, but with beautiful awe-inspiring moments of wonder. So buckle on your own sword and join Kagen on this grand adventure. You won't be disappointed."
Sweep of Stars (2022) (Astra Black, book 1) Maurice Broaddus "Maurice Broaddus's Sweep of Stars marks the opening gambit in a great saga, told with a unique voice and a talent that challenges and rewards in equal measures. It's epic in scope, yet intimate. It breaks the mold of what's expected, yet is as welcoming as a warm campfire on the darkest night. Let this debut of a new series sweep you away."
The Elimination Threat (2021) (Extinction Agenda, book 3) Michael Laurence "Michael Laurence's The Elimination Agenda blew me away. Not only is the story riveting and engrossing, but image Jack Reacher falling into a plot written by Dan brown."
Bone Chase (2020) Weston Ochse "Weston Ochse's latest thriller, BONE CHASE, is one gigantic thrill ride--from its intriguing mystery at the start to its monstrous finish. Unpredictable, shocking, and as fast as runaway train on greased rails, here is a novel not to be missed."
A Solitude of Wolverines (2020) (Alex Carter , book 1) Alice Henderson "A true stunner of a thriller debut. Both a mystery and a survival story, here is a novel written with a naturalist's eye for detail and an unrelenting pace. It reminded me of the best of Nevada Barr, where the wilderness itself is as much a character as the feisty wildlife biologist who must solve a crime in a remote town where no one is talking, and everyone is a suspect. It's so fraught with excitement and wondrous details that it demands to be read in one sitting and savored afterward. Don't miss it."
Strong from the Heart (2020) (Caitlin Strong, book 11) Jon Land "Grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last sentence."
High Treason (2020) (Tom Locke, book 3) Sean McFate "High Treason has brutal assassinations, shocking betrayals, even heated gun battles in the shadow of the White House. It had me breathless--from the sheer audacity of its storytelling to its breakneck pacing. It's not to be missed!"
Tomb of Gods (2020) (Fiction Without Frontiers) Brian Moreland "Combining Masonic history, mysticism, and Nordic rune-lore, [Shadows in the Mist], Moreland’s tale of a world at war is equal parts horror story and spine-jangling thriller. An adventure not to be missed!"
The Mother Code (2020) Carole Stivers "Some stories are so unique, yet so universal, that it is wonder they aren’t a part of the human fable already. Carole Stivers’s The Mother Code, is such a novel. Simply written but powerful, chock full of ideas and extrapolations about what it means to be a mother and all that such a word implies. Both apocalyptic, yet hopeful, treat yourself to this story. You’ll be well rewarded."
The Lost Power (2019) (VanOps, book 1) Avanti Centrae "Avanti Centrae’s VanOps: The Lost Power opens a tantalizing new series that combines historical mystery and cutting-edge science into a masterwork of international intrigue--with the promise of more to follow. Written with a dynamic, cinematic style and full of action and suspense, here’s a book that defines page-turner. Don’t miss this riveting debut!"
Salvation Day (2019) Kali Wallace "Kali Wallace, the world needs you--and this book. Salvation Day is a taut thriller, a near-future look at where we're headed next, a mirror reflecting the best and worst of humanity. It is all that, and so much more. I'd follow the rebellious heroine Zahra anywhere--especially into another nail-biter of a story like this."
Raymond Khoury "A tour de force of storytelling and concept. Thrilling, disturbing, inspiring, it left me all too often in awe."
The Pandora Room (2019) (Ben Walker, book 2) Christopher Golden "Award-winner Christopher Golden’s latest razor-edged thriller The Pandora Room is sure to garner a slew of new trophies. The opening grabbed me by the throat and continued to strangle ever tighter as tensions climbed page by page to the explosive conclusion. Here is a master storyteller at his finest. Brilliantly told, arcanely crafted, with an ending that chills the marrow of your bones."
A Room Full of Night (2019) TR Kenneth "TR Kenneth's debut thriller, A Room Full of Night, reminded me of the best of Daniel Silva, even dare I say, John le Carré. Here is a novel riveting in its telling and shocking in its revelations. It is a story rife with decades-old secrets, treachery, and intriguing spycraft. But best of all, it's a thriller that I simply could not put down until the last page was turned. Don't miss this debut!"
The Coming Storm (2019) Mark Alpert "This novel isn't just ripped from the headlines, it's an alarm bell ringing from the near-future, a prescient warning of where we're headed next. Read this now--before it's literally too late."
Street Freaks (2018) Terry Brooks "In his latest incarnation, Street Freaks, Terry Brooks spins yet another tale of heroism, treachery, and intrigue. This coming-of-age story set in a landscape like no other reminded me of the best of Cory Doctorow and Neil Gaiman, yet still imbued with Terry Brooks’s unique and cinematic style. I’m not sure what I’m looking forward to more: the sequel…or seeing this book explode onto the big screen."
Lost Creed (2018) (Ryder Creed K9 Mystery, book 4) Alex Kava "Ryder Creed-along with his dogs!-is a true inspiration: tough, smart, dynamic."
The First Family (2018) Daniel Palmer and Michael Palmer "Daniel Palmer's latest thriller The First Family seamlessly blends genomics, politics, and life in the White House into a riveting potboiler of a story. If you crossed the best of Robin Cook's medical mysteries with the insider authenticity of David Baldacci's political thriller, you'd end up with a book like this, a story that grabs you by the throat and won't let go until the last page is turned."
Into a Dark Frontier (2017) John Mangan "John Mangan's Into a Dark Frontier is cut from same cloth as the best of Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, a story written with authority and military authenticity. It's a harsh look at a continent-wide battlefield, waged not only for land but also for the heart of freedom. Timely and exciting."
Dead on Arrival (2017) Matt Richtel "A high wire act of pure, exhilirating storytelling. From a stunner of an opening to an end I never saw coming, here is a book that will keep you glued to your seat and furiously turning pages. Grab a copy and prepare to lose a day."
And Into the Fire (2017) Robert Gleason "Essential reading, Apocalyptic, topical..and frighteningly authentic. Here is a book that kept me turning pages deep into the night."
Relics (2017) (Relics, book 1) Tim Lebbon "A darkly beautiful glimpse into another world."
Fatal Odds (2016) (Knight and Devlin, book 5) John F Dobbyn "Ripped-from-the-heart authenticity that will leave you shocked."
Free Fall (2016) (Kate Page, book 4) Rick Mofina "A blisteringly paced story that cuts to the bone. It left me ripping through pages deep into the night."
Nightstalkers (2016) (Meg, book 5) Steve Alten "Blisteringly paced with tension that grabs you by the throat..."
Retribution (2014) (Will Parker Thriller, book 2) Anderson Harp "Retribution is a stunner: a blow to the gut and shot of adrenaline. Here is a novel written with authentic authority and bears shocking relevance to the dangers of today. It reminds me of Tom Clancy at his finest."
The World Beneath (2013) (Joe Tesla, book 1) Rebecca Cantrell "Cantrell's THE WORLD BENEATH simply blew me away: exciting, visceral, inventive, illuminating...shines a light on the beauty and horror hidden just out of sight beneath the world's greatest city...get ready an adventure like no other."
Sirocco (2013) D L Wilson "Sirocco is both a razor-edged thriller and a tour de force."
The Colony (2012) A J Colucci "A novel to leave your skin crawling - and wanting more!"
Lost and Found (2012) (September Day, book 1) Amy Shojai "Riveting, Heart-wrenching and brilliant, here is the debut of stunning talent."
SecondWorld (2012) (Milos Vesely, book 1) Jeremy Robinson "SecondWorld is far from second best. Jeremy Robinson's latest thriller is massive in scope and brilliantly apocalyptic. Here is a feat of storytelling that shocks as much as it exhilarates."
Rogue (2011) (Robin Monarch, book 1) Mark Sullivan "A true juggernaut of a thriller, pure adrenaline in print. With the creation of Robin Monarch, Sullivan has crafted a Jason Bourne for the new millennium."
L.A. Mental (2011) Neil McMahon "As much a mind game as it is thriller, a scientific puzzle buried in a murder mystery, all set against the surreal world of Hollywood filmmaking. . . . I can't wait for the next book!"
Damaged (2010) (Kate Lange, book 1) Pamela Callow "Part medical mystery, part bloody thriller... a debut that had me flipping pages into the wee hours of the morning."
The Hypnotist (2010) (Reincarnationist, book 3) M J Rose "Haunting, lyrical... Not to be missed."
(Tyler Locke, book 1) Boyd Morrison "A stunning thriller with a premise as ingenious as it is flawlessly executed."
Vampire for Hire (2009) (Vampire for Hire) J R Rain "Gripping, adventurous, and romantic - J.R. Rain's The Lost Ark is a breakneck thriller that traces the thread of history from Biblical stories to current-day headlines. Be prepared to lose sleep!"
Dark Time (2009) (Mortal Path, book 1) Dakota Banks "A novel to be savored... not to be missed."
Library of the Dead (2009) (Will Piper, book 1) Glenn Cooper "The debut of a startling new talent. Here is a story both incandescent and explosive. A seamless blend of modern-day thriller and historical mystery with an ending that left me breathless."
Fragment (2009) (Nell Duckworth & Geoffrey Binswanger, book 1) Warren Fahy "Think Jurassic park on steroids. This is one helluva ride."
Horns (2009) Joe Hill "A new master in the field of suspense."
The Archangel Project (2008) (October Guinness and Jax Alexander, book 1) C S Graham "A razor-taut story... Riveting, provocative, and enthralling."
Empyre (2007) Josh Conviser "Raw kinetic energy and blistering pace . . . a thriller for the new millennium."
Plague Year (2007) (Plague , book 1) Jeff Carlson "Harrowing, heartfelt, and rock-hard realistic. Not to be missed."
The Cleaner (2006) (Jonathan Quinn Thriller, book 1) Brett Battles "It's always great to discover a new writer who can turn a genre on its ear. Brett Battles's THE CLEANER proves the case. Part Raymond Chandler, part Clive Cussler, part Robert Ludlum, here is an international thriller chocked full of action, taut with suspense, and laced with a fair amount of humor and romance. An exciting debut by a major new talent...I look forward to seeing what comes next!"
Public Enemy (2006) (W. Cooper, book 2) Will Staeger "Cross Hiaasen with Clancy and you'll get Will Staeger."
Dark Gold (2006) (Night-Sea Trilogy, book 1) David Angsten "Like Benchley's Jaws, David Angsten's debut will once again chase swimmers out of the water. Fraught with shivering suspense and a hauntingly eerie atmosphere, Dark Gold grips with feverish intensity. As literate as it is frightening. Read it with both a silver cross and a spear gun at your side."
Sign of the Cross (2006) (Payne and Jones, book 2) Chris Kuzneski "Chris Kuzneski writes with an energy that is contagious! Action, suspense, mystery, and a biting thread of humor...what more can you ask from a novel?"
Golem (2005) Greg Vilk "Strap yourself in for the ride!"
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