New Releases by Brett Battles

Former CIA operative Teddy Fay returns for another exciting adventure in this latest installment in the New York Times bestselling series.

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER In this latest adrenaline-fueled adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington faces his most vindictive threat yet. Finally enjoying some downtime in Santa Fe, Stone Barrington agrees to attend an art exhibit with a dear friend. There, he encounters an intriguing woman who is on the trail of a ring of art thieves. Always one to please, Stone offers his help. From Santa Fe to Los Angeles, it quickly becomes clear that her investigation has links to Stone—particularly to rare Matilda Stone art, his mother’s paintings. And when old grudges come to light, Stone is forced to reckon with a familiar enemy. Stone must act fast before whoever is out to get him finally closes in on him . . . for good.

Teddy Fay finds his skills put to the test in the latest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stuart Woods. While filming on location in scenic Santa Barbara, California, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti look to expand Centurion Studios''s business by making a deal with a young Croatian billionaire. But when the magnate''s wife is kidnapped, Teddy Fay is brought in to assess the threat and recover the young woman. As Teddy unravels the threads of her disappearance, he quickly comes to find that darker forces are at play and an old vendetta has been revived that puts them all at risk. Meanwhile, danger lurks even nearer to home as an obsessive fan with perilous intentions weasels his way onto the film set, and only Teddy can stop him from getting too close for comfort.

Stone Barrington faces down a deadly foe in the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Following a string of adventures, Stone Barrington is enjoying some downtime in New York City when a chance encounter introduces him to a charming new companion. Too bad she also comes with the baggage of a persistent ex-boyfriend intent on retribution. As Stone skillfully dodges each disturbance, it becomes clear that there''s an even more treacherous game being played behind the scenes. When long-standing grudges resurface, Stone is brought back into the orbit of some familiar enemies. He must use all of his tricks—as well as those of a few old friends—to evade trouble before it''s too late. But this time, danger just might catch up with him.

A collection of killer stories from some of today''s hottest crime fiction writers, edited by grandmaster and #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child. Killer Year is a group of thirteen authors whose first novels were published in the year 2007. Now, each member of this widely-praised organization has written a story with his or her own unique twist on the world of crime. Each entry in this one-of-a-kind collection is introduced by the author''s Killer Year mentor, including bestselling authors James Rollins, Tess Gerritsen, and Jeffery Deaver. Other contributors–of original stories, essays, and commentary–include acclaimed veterans Ken Bruen, Allison Brennan, Duane Swierczynski, Laura Lippman, and M.J. Rose. This is a book that no fan of the genre can do without.

Amazon Best Seller--Spies & Political Thrillers Amazon Best Seller--International Mystery & Crime Amazon Best Seller--Crime Fiction Vigilante Justice Amazon Best Seller--Terrorism Thrillers Amazon Best Seller--Mystery Series Amazon Best Seller--Technothrillers Amazon Best Seller--Thriller Assassinations Amazon Best Seller--Thriller Conspiracies Amazon Best Seller--Literature & Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Action "Brett Battles is a Master Storyteller."--NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Sheldon Siegel. From Barry Award winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Brett Battles comes BLINDED BY THE NIGHT, another electrifying installment in The Excoms espionage mystery suspense crime thriller series. The Excoms specialize in dealing with problems others can''''t solve. Kidnappings, human exploitation, oppression. They''''ve dealt with them all, and earned the gratitude of the overlooked and the disadvantaged. But not everyone is happy with their work. After finishing their most recent assignment, they''''re rudely awakened in the middle of the night by an explosive situation that changed the team forever. Some may think Ananke and her friends are no longer a threat. Some would be making a mistake. You may knock The Excoms down, but you can never count them out. If you enjoy action-packed espionage crime thrillers with high-stakes suspense, surprising plot-twists, and a cast full of unforgettable characters, then join millions of fans who love Battles''''s novels and start reading your next great read, BLINDED BY THE NIGHT, today. PRAISE FOR BATTLES'''' WRITING "Battles'''' writing is addictive." --NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, James Rollins "Brilliant and heart pounding." --NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Jeffery Deaver "Unputdownable." --NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author, Tess Gerritsen THE FIRST REVIEWS ARE IN... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I couldn''''t put the book down! Great characters, interesting story and a twist of an ending I wasn''''t expecting." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another great Excoms thriller!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I HIGHLY recommend not just this book, but the entire Excom series!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brett Battles does not disappoint!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just when you think you have it figured out, wrong again!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "It is hard to put it down!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An edge of your seat thriller." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Brett Battles delivers characters with wit and wisdom. Blinded by the Night is a 5-star read." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Couldn''''t put down! This is HANDS DOWN the best book of the Excom series!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is an amazingly well written novel! I wish there were more hours in the day so Brett Battles could write more. Simply fantastic!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An exciting story with characters you come to love, scenes straight out of an action movie, plot twists that have you grabbing a hold of your seat, and tactics that have you grinning at the result!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Another great installment in the Excoms series!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Addictive addition to the Excoms series." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Addictive and twisty. I highly recommend anything Brett Battles writes!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This next book in the series will take you on a wild ride that leaves you wanting more!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Compelling, evocative and such a thrilling novel." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You are in there until the very last word! By far my favorite book in the series." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This is one of Brett Battles better books. I couldn''''t put it down. The plot is great. READ THIS BOOK. You will enjoy it." WHO IS BLINDED BY THE NIGHT FOR? Fans of David Baldacci, Gregg Hurwitz, Lee Child, Barry Eisler, Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, James Patterson, Andrew Mayne, Dean Koontz, John Sanford, and Daniel Silva will love BLINDED BY THE NIGHT.

A missing physicist. Two botched jobs. And a world gone mad. Will this be Jonathan Quinn’s last job ever? It’s been nine years since Quinn last worked with Mariko. That fateful job left him with a permanent sense of guilt, and her with a life forever changed. Now, their paths have crossed again. Not in a way Quinn would have hoped for, but at least in one that might allow him to make partial amends. To accomplish this, he will have to risk his career by ignoring the strict orders he’s been given. But a cleaner’s got to do what a cleaner’s got to do.

The “black car” has appeared both conspicuously and inconspicuously throughout the annals of fiction—its presence both mysterious and menacing, its appearance enough to pause your heart. It’s the sedan just within sight that seems to be mimicking your speed and movements as you walk down the dark deserted street late at night. As the hairs rise on the back of your neck you wonder, Who is behind the wheel and what is the driver’s intent? It’s The Black Car Business and its presence means your life is about to abruptly change. You try to assure yourself there’s nothing wrong, but your pace quickens nonetheless, and soon you’re running, desperate for that narrow sliver between two buildings to slip through, the one too narrow for the black car to pass through. It’s that car parked just down the block that sends chills down your spine and keeps you awake throughout the night. It’s the sanctuary you race toward when you’re being chased, only to explode when you turn the key. It’s the one that skids off the icy mountain overpass and plunges into the cavernous grotto. It’s where Clemenza garrotes Carlo just as he’s about to be driven to the airport. It’s The Black Car Business. If The Black Car Business Volume 1 made you nervous Volume 2 will have you climbing the walls. Here are eleven fresh takes on that ominous black whip coming out of nowhere to stun and lay waste to your psyche. You may lose a few nights sleep but we promise it will be worth it. Contributors: Jonathan Ashley, Brett Battles, Kathy Bennett, Austin S. Camacho, Tim Ellis, Ty Hutchinson, Rick Murcer, Richie Narvaez, Gary Ponzo, Jeff Soloway, and Frank Zafiro.

Jonathan Quinn has had better years, but now most of the trouble is behind him, if not forgotten. There is one issue that remains unresolved-the break between him and his partner, Nate. Quinn has come to accept the only potential path to healing the wound is via the passage of time. The secret world has other ideas. Quinn and his girlfriend, Orlando, are hired for a new mission, but they must include on their team the operative who is one of the few to have ever seen the face of the job''s target. This operative is unknown to the client, but not to Quinn and Orlando. Now, to stop a plan that could slaughter tens of thousands of people, they must turn to the one person who wants nothing to do with them. If they can even find him in time.

A hard-bitten crew of professional thieves pull off the score of their lives, coming away with seven million in cash. Like any heist there are some unforeseen complications, and unfortunately they don''t get away without a few bodies dropping. But despite this, they get away with the swag--but that''s when the real trouble begins. In this linked anthology, we follow each member of the crew of culprits as they go their separate ways after the heist, and watch as this perfect score ends up a perfect nightmare.

From USA Today best-selling author Brett Battles comes the second book in a spinoff series from his award-winning Jonathan Quinn thrillers. Something''s happening in the small town of Bradbury. Something more sinister than the disappearance of the woman the Excoms have been sent to find. Something only they can stop. Ananke, Rosario, Dylan, Liesel, and Ricky have reassembled to undertake their second mission. Seems easy enough: locate the missing woman and be on their way. But not even the mysterious Administrator who called them together could have predicted what the team would encounter. Inhumanity comes in many forms. The Excoms despise them all.

"The unthinkable has happened. A life has been extinguished--one belonging to someone Jonathan Quinn and his partner Nate care about more than almost anyone else in the world. Those responsible will pay. No matter how long it takes, no matter how far and wide the search, Quinn, Nate, and their colleagues will stop at nothing to exact the appropriate justice. Because if there is one thing those in the shadow world should know, you do not mess with Quinn''s people" -- summary from amazon.com

From best-selling novelist Brett Battles comes the conclusion of the Rewinder Trilogy.Denny Younger. Historian. Time Traveler.Prisoner.There is nothing Denny wants more than to repair the damage former rewinder Lidia has done to history.Her manipulations have thrown the timeline he knows into chaos, and now he''s locked away in an unfamiliar world, without the device that would allow him to fix what has been destroyed. Will Denny be able to bring back the life he knew and the people he loves, or will he be trapped in this violent timeline forever?Only time will tell."A time-hopping dazzler!...Brett Battles can write anything."-Timothy Hallinan, award-winning author of the Poke Rafferty thrillers and Junior Bender mysteries

From best-selling author Brett Battles comes the first book in a spinoff series from his award-winning Jonathan Quinn thrillers. Ananke thought her week couldn''t get worse, but as she hunts for the man who screwed up her previous job, things really go sideways. Turns out, she''s not the only one having problems. Rosario can acquire anything for anyone, but can she obtain freedom for herself when her latest assignment goes awry? Dylan''s sure his new gig will be a walk in the park--or rather, a drive, given that he''s a courier. Unfortunately, the road is a bit bumpier than he expected. Liesel is having the worst week of her life, and blames only herself. And Ricky? Well, Ricky doesn''t believe in bad weeks. Though he can''t claim being stuck in prison is all that great. Convenient for all of them, then, that a mysterious organization comes along asking for their help, and in return promises to reverse their excommunication from the secret world. Of course, nothing good ever comes without strings attached.

Something happened that night in the woods at Camp Red Hawk. But all Joel and Leah can recall is sneaking out for a late hike with five camp friends, and that only the two of them and their friend Mike returned.They have no memory of what happened to the others. No memory of anything after leaving the camp.In the years that follow, they realize something has changed inside of them. They are different from others, in ways they never should be. In ways that send their lives down disturbing and terrifying paths.As they grapple with adulthood, their only hope for understanding why they''ve been altered lies with them finding each other again. But how is that possible when their memories of one another have been erased?

With the whole of human history altered, Denny Younger may be the last rewinder in existence-- and the last person on earth with a chaser unit capable of time travel. He''s caring for his ailing sister, trying to find a way to recharge his device, and being following by a mysterious stranger. When his chaser is stolen and his girlfriend is kidnapped, Denny is launched into a high-stakes chase that spans continents and millennia-- and may be responsible for steering the fate of the human race into disaster.

"Everything on the job is going as expected. The target has been dealt with, and all that''s left to do is remove the body. But a surprise is waiting for Quinn and Nate, one that completely changes their mission. Then when the client who gave them their new orders disappears, they find themselves on their own, with a human asset holding a dark secret that several parties are interested in obtaining, by force if necessary. To keep the asset alive, the two cleaners must stay on the run, but even that doesn''t guarantee success. Because no matter how closely a secret is guarded, if enough people want it, it won''t stay buried forever"--Page 4 of cover.

"Denny Younger is recruited by the mysterious Upjohn Institute to serve as an eyewitness to significant momets in human history, but when he time travels into the midst of a rebellion, he finds himself in over his head,"--Novelist.

Matt Hamilton''s last words have led Daniel Ash and his team to the snow-covered town of Everton, Vermont. On a field just outside city limits sits an unassuming hut. But this is no innocent building. Inside is the entrance to the secret Project Eden base known as Dream Sky, the key to the Project''s success. Or its defeat, as Ash hopes. To give the team the best chance to succeed, Resistance groups have moved into position outside Project installations around the globe. The purpose: to create diversions that will draw Project attention away from Dream Sky. These groups have been waiting for the signal to attack. The wait is over.

He thought his final assignment would be simple: Transport a package from Japan to Amsterdam. But for Orlando''s mentor, Abraham, the job was not at all like he expected and ended up haunting him. Seven years later, Quinn and Orlando know something is up when Abraham asks for a favor. At his age, he should be sitting on a beach, enjoying his retirement, not working. After he tells them of his search for the last package he ever delivered, they help him unravel the truth, but soon realize they can''t simply look for answers. They must also protect the package, no matter the cost. They just need to find it first.

The rescue on Duran Island did not go as planned. Someone decided throwing people Quinn cares about into the line of fine in a cold-hearted act of self-preservation was a good idea. That was a serious mistake....

From Award-Winning Thriller Writers Brett Battles and Robert Gregory Browne After an op in Istanbul goes sour, all Alexandra Poe wants is a little down time, and a chance to finally sell off the family vacation home in Key Largo which carries too many painful memories. Instead, she finds herself on a private Bahamian island, working with Deuce and Cooper to relieve a human rodent of some very sensitive codes, and to take down one of the world''s most notorious terrorists. Just another job for Stonewell International. Or is it? What Alex doesn''t realize is that she''s about to get caught up in a twisted maze of shifting allegiances that forces her to face those painful memories head on-even if it''s the last thing she ever does...

From USA Today best selling suspense master Brett Battles comes the fourth book in the continuing Project Eden thriller saga. The hammer has fallen. The deadly Sage Flu has been unleashed. The scramble for survival is in full force. Martina Gable and her family escaped to a secluded mountain cabin in hopes of avoiding the death sweeping the desert valley below, but have they gone far enough? Dominic Ray, manager of a tropical, private island resort, has a dream job. The weather, the food, the drinks, the people-life couldn''t be better. What he didn''t expect-what no one could have expected-was that his good life was about to disappear. In a sea of the sick and dying, Sanjay and Kusum desperately search for a place beyond Mumbai where they and the group they are leading can be safe, and where they can prepare for what the future may bring. Brandon Ash wants nothing more than to be with his father and sister, but there is something waiting for him on a deserted, snow-covered highway. Something that may mean the reunion will never happen. As Daniel Ash, Brandon''s father, lies unconscious from the serious wounds he suffered while hunting for his son, his daughter Josie realizes it''s up to her to find her brother and bring him home. But the search will be a dangerous one, that will take her far from home. And then there is Project Eden, watching the plague kill as they had planned, even as they prepare to activate the next phase. What will you do to survive? Ashes is best read after completing volumes 1-3 (Sick, Exit 9, and Pale Horse) With over 650 5-star reviews, the Project Eden thriller series is a page-turning addiction. Here''s what others are saying: "Sick didn''t just hook me. It hit me with a devastating uppercut on every primal level as a parent, a father, and a human being." - BLAKE CROUCH, author of the Wayward Pines Trilogy "Sick is a a gem of an outbreak story that unfolds like a thriller movie and never lets up all the way to the last page. Absolutely my favorite kind of story!" - JOHN MABERRY, New York Times bestselling author "Sick not only grabs you by the throat, but by the heart and gut as well, and by the time you finish you feel as if you''ve just taken a runaway train through dangerous territory. Buy this book now. You won''t regret it."-ROBERT BROWNE, author of The Paradise Prophecy. "Like a fever, Sick makes you sweat and keeps you up all night, wondering what the hell is happening. It''ll make your heart race like someone shot you with an EpiPen. You think Battles was badass before? He just cranked it up to 500 joules. CLEAR!"-popculturenerd.com "Sick is Brett Battles at his best, a thriller that also chills, with a secret at its core that''s almost too scary to be contained within the covers of a book." - TIM HALLINAN, author of the Edgar nominated THE QUEEN OF PATPONG

For fans of Stephen King, Blake Crouch, and Michael Crichton comes a new, heart-pounding thriller by Brett Battles...Daniel Ash wakes after midnight to the cry of his daughter. Just a bad dream, he thinks. She''s had them before. Yet he can''t help but worry when she cries out again as he pads down the hallway. Stepping through her doorway, he expects to find her sitting up in bed, frightened by a nightmare.But the nightmare is his. It''s real. And it''s just beginning...Something is burning Ash''s daughter alive. Something horrible that is spreading beyond the walls of their home, and taking no prisoners. Thirty seconds later, Ash will discover his daughter isn''t the only one in his family infected, and as his world spins, coming apart at the seams, a team of armed men in biohazard suits bursts into his house. But these aren''t the good guys. They haven''t come to save Ash''s family. They''ve come to separate them, to finish what they started.The problem is Ash refuses to disappear. He wants only one thing: to find those responsible. Because humanity is on the brink of execution.And man is pulling the trigger.WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SICK:"Brett Battles is a master of the thriller genre. SICK not only grabs you by the throat, but by the heart and gut as well, and by the time you finish you feel as if you''ve just taken a runaway train through dangerous territory. Buy this book now. You won''t regret it."-Robert Browne, author of THE PARADISE PROPHECY."Like a fever, SICK makes you sweat and keeps you up all night, wondering what the hell is happening. It''ll make your heart race like someone shot you with an EpiPen. You think Battles was badass before? He just cranked it up to 500 joules. CLEAR!"-popculturenerd.com"SICK is Brett Battles at his best (which is saying a great deal), a thriller that also chills, with a secret at its core that''s almost too scary to be contained within the covers of a book. As always, Battles juggles plot lines with the best of them, and his characters jump off the page. SICK deserves to be a best-seller."-Tim Hallinan, author of the Edgar nominated THE QUEEN OF PATPONGPRAISE FOR BRETT BATTLES'' JONATHAN QUINN SERIES:"Brett Battles has established himself as one of today''s best thriller writers, right up there with Lee Child, Barry Eisler, and Thomas Perry."-Deadly Pleasures magazine"The best word I can use to describe his writing is addictive."-James Rollins, author of the Sigma Force series"Quinn is one part James Bond, one part Jason Bourne."-Nashville Book Worm"I''m on the edge of my seat, awaiting future installments of Quinn''s Adventures."-Jeffery Deaver, author of the Lincoln Rhyme''s series"Battles has a true gift for writing thrillers..."-Crimespree magazine"The action is heart-pounding, gripping, and always engaging."-Tucson Citizen"Battles is a master storyteller."-Sheldon Siegel, author of PERFECT ALIBI

An F-18 Navy fighter careens out of the blue sky above the Mojave desert. A TV cameraman who grew up in a small town just miles away can see what is going to happen next. Frantically, Wes Stewart races to the downed jet and tries to save the pilot’s life. When the plane explodes, Wes escapes without harm—and plunges into a murderous conspiracy. It’s been fifteen years since Wes has been back to the desolate land of his childhood. Now he finds himself up against the U.S. military, the local police, and someone who is tracking his every move. In the moments he spent with the dying pilot, Wes discovered something that could get him killed. But while he tries to untangle a web of lies and secrets surrounding the crash, another danger is stalking him. And this one he will never see coming.

A cleaner''s tasks are simple: get rid of the body so that it will never be found, and make the scene of the kill look like nothing happened.Rule Number One: Don''t get caught.With Jonathan Quinn''s career in question, his apprentice Nate has successfully taken on the role of full-fledged cleaner, using Quinn''s name to keep the business working seamlessly in case his boss decides to return.But Nate''s latest job is not what it seems, and he finds himself on the wrong side of a trap.With Nate suddenly missing, Quinn and his partner Orlando set out to find him, and learn the reasons for Nate''s disappearance are more atrocious than they anticipated.

"A simple push of a button and the world will never be the same. Martina Gable returns home to spend Christmas break with her family, but the relaxing vacation she expects is not even close to what she''ll get. Sanjay knows more than he should about Project Eden''s plan, and will do whatever he can to keep the girl he loves alive and safe. A boy named Brandon Ash runs for his life in the hills of Montana, wanting only to see his family again. But first there is Daniel, the boy''s father, who watches Olivia Silva''s finger hover over the enter key that will decide the fate of humanity. Do you think you''re safe?" -- p. [4] of cover.

“A complex, action-packed international cat and mouse game.”—New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart Professional “cleaner” Jonathan Quinn has a new client and an odd job: find and remove the remains of a body hidden twenty years ago inside the walls of a London building, before the building is demolished. But Quinn and his team are being watched. Suddenly caught in the cross fire between two dangerous rivals, Quinn must unravel the identity of the body and why it still poses so great a threat even in death. Because a plot stretching from the former Soviet Union to Hong Kong, from Paris to London, from Los Angeles to Maine, is rapidly falling apart. And Quinn hasn’t been hired just to tie up loose ends—he is one. “[Jonathan] Quinn is one part James Bond, one part Jason Bourne.” —Nashville Book Worm

"Logan Harper isn''t looking for redemption. He just wants to live in peace and forget his troubled past. But one morning his quiet life is upended when he interrupts the attempted murder of his father''s best friend Tooney. The next thing Logan knows, he''s on his way to Los Angeles, searching for Tooney''s missing granddaughter and uncovering a sinister plot connected not only to Tooney''s Burmese past, but also to the boardrooms of corporate America. As the odds stack up against him, Logan must fall back on old skills from the life he''d rather forget. He''s made a promise, and the only way to fulfill it is to bring the girl home alive."-- Provided by publisher.