Most Popular Books by Russell Blake

Code name: Jet Twenty-eight-year-old Jet was once the Mossad''s most lethal operative before faking her own death and burying that identity forever. But the past doesn''t give up on its secrets easily. When her new life on a tranquil island is shattered by a brutal attack, Jet must return to a clandestine existence of savagery and deception to save herself and those she loves. A gritty, unflinching roller-coaster of high-stakes twists and shocking turns, JET features a new breed of protagonist that breaks the mold. Fans of Lisbeth Salander, SALT, and the Bourne trilogy will find themselves carried along at Lamborghini speed to a conclusion as jarring and surprising as the story''s heroine is unconventional.

Treasure hunting husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo must protect a discovery that redefines Totlec history in this high-stakes adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler. Baffin Island: Sami and Remi Fargo are on a climate-control expedition in the Arctic, when to their astonishment they discover a Viking ship in the ice, perfectly preserved—and filled with pre–Columbian artifacts from Mexico. How can that be? As they plunge into their research, tantalizing clues about a link between the Vikings and the legendary Toltec feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl—and a fabled object known as the Eye of Heaven—begin to emerge. But so do many dangerous people. Soon the Fargos find themselves on the run through jungles, temples, and secret tombs, caught between treasure hunters, crime cartels, and those with a far more personal motivation for stopping them. At the end of the road will be the solution to a thousand-year-old mystery—or death.

When a forgotten journal materializes decades after Drake Ramsey''s father vanished in the Amazon jungle, Drake decides to follow in his footsteps and search for the legendary treasure of the Inca empire hidden in the lost Inca city of Paititi.

Sam and Remi Fargo search for a legendary lost city in this thrilling adventure from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author. Husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo have heard many rumors about the bay off Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands. Some say it was the site of the vanished empire of the Solomon king and that great treasure lies beneath the waters. Others say terrible things happened here, atrocities and disappearances at the hands of cannibal giants, and those who venture there do not return. It is cursed. The Fargos can’t resist the mystery, but their exploration takes a turn when islanders start disappearing. Soon the pair learn there may be truth behind the fables. Clues and whispers lead them on a hunt from the Solomons to Australia to Japan, and what they find at the end of the trail is both wonderful and monstrous—and like nothing they have ever seen before.

The Geronimo Breach is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that pits the world''s most unlikely protagonist against the deadliest adversaries on the planet. From the corridors of Langley to the sweltering jungles of Panama, from the hills of Pakistan to the cocaine trails of Colombia, a clandestine scheme to preserve a terrible secret goes horribly awry, plunging a reluctant hero down a deadly rabbit hole of deceit and betrayal, while raising disturbing questions about the media, the war on terror & its linkage with the war on drugs, & the nature of reality in an age of sound-bites and photo ops. Albert Ross is a boozing, chain smoking philanderer; shifty, lazy, cowardly, going to fat, & more prone to doing the wrong thing than any man alive. His purgatorial existence working for the State Department in Panama gets shattered when a routine errand becomes a race against the clock, battling adversaries for whom no price is too high to protect a secret that could topple the world order. As the body count climbs, Al must face his own demons, as well as the myriad very real ones intent upon destroying him. The unexpectedly shattering conclusion of this richly drawn thriller is both topical & chillingly plausible, making for a roller-coaster action/adventure without parallel. ** Q & A for The Geronimo Breach w/ bestselling author Russell Blake Question: The Geronimo Breach is a radical departure from your usual thrillers. In this, we follow the tribulations of arguably the most horrible protagonist on the planet. Why write this character, this story, this way? RB: It started off as a knee-jerk reaction to several books I''d read, where the heroes were, well, bland & predictable. So over a few beers, I thought, what about writing a hero who''s so despicable there''s no way anyone could like him, but by the end of the book, in spite of him or ourselves, we do? Anyone can write a hero with appeal. How about one who has no appeal, and will actually do the worst possible thing for his situation, every time? A slob who''s so low, he''s compulsively losing even when he could win? Out of that came Al, who is probably the most remarkable character I''ve ever written. Can he prevail? Can he be redeemed? Is he even worth redeeming? Al''s my favorite character out of all my books, by far. No question. Q: The Geronimo Breach''s conspiracy is a shocker, & calls into question some sacred beliefs. Have you gotten any negative feedback about it? RB: Other than the circling black helicopters, you mean? Seriously, I just took something that seemed absurd to me, & proposed an alternative possibility. If it rings true, that says a lot for my powers of invention. Will we ever know the truth? Who even knows what the truth is anymore? The truth is evasive, and in my opinion, skepticism too lacking. Q: The Geronimo Breach has drawn acclaim from other authors as being landmark & defining. What''s your take on it? RB: Geronimo is one of the books I''d recommend to readers who''ve never read one of my books, along with King of Swords and JET. If they want to know how I differ from the monosyllabic guys cranking out formulaic screeds featuring hackneyed characters in predictable situations, my response would be, read Geronimo or King or JET. I''m particularly proud of the characters & the plot twists and turns, & would argue there''s no other books quite like them. Q:Why do readers respond the way they do to Al? RB: I think it''s refreshing to read a protagonist who''s so badly flawed. We see in him bits of ourselves, or people we know, & that resonates as being true. Al is remarkable, in that even after I finished with him, he lingers in my psyche like fungus. Hard to shake him.

From Arizona to Jamaica to England, husband-and-wife treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo unravel another ancient and cryptic mystery. An 800-year-old treasure . . . An ancient cypher wheel . . . A brutal murder . . . And a man who will stop at nothing to claim what he considers rightfully his. Treasure-hunting couple Sam and Remi Fargo have gone on impossible missions before and faced many perils, but never have they faced an adversary as determined as the one before them now. The battle will take them halfway around the world, and at its end will be either one of the most glorious finds in history-or certain death. Packed with hair-raising action, a whirlwind pursuit and a class A Clive Cussler villain this is a spectacular thrill ride from the Grand Master of Adventure. Praise for Clive Cussler ''Cussler is hard to beat'' Daily Mail ''The Adventure King'' Sunday Express ''Nobody does it better... nobody!'' Stephen Coonts ''Just about the best storyteller in the business'' New York Post ''Oceanography''s answer to Indiana Jones. Exotic locations, ruthless villains, and many narrow escapes-Cussler''s fans come for swashbuckling and he delivers'' Associated Press

Mexico. Land of enchantment and easy living? Or dangerous nightmare best avoided at all costs?Misinformation abounds about Mexico, and this practical guide debunks the myths to give you an accurate look at the country, with recommendations on locations that are unknown to most foreigners - locales that offer amazing lifestyles in safety, comfort, and with amazing value. It also lays out everything you need to know about every aspect of life in the various areas, and explains what to avoid, and what to search out, for the experience you want.Retirement Secrets of Mexico is written in an easy-to-read manner by an international bestselling author and Mexican resident of 16 years. It reveals seven of the best kept secret locations for expat living on virtually any budget, and comprehensively describes everything you''ve ever wondered about relocating but were afraid to ask. With sections covering health care, safety, culture, taxes, banking, infrastructure, driving, immigration, moving, language, renting or buying, building, starting and operating a business, working remotely, whether you can drink the water and why you''d want to...by the time you''re done reading, you''ll be armed with everything you need to know in order to make an informed choice on whether living in Mexico part or full-time is a good option for you, and what it would be like to do so.This comprehensive guide to some of Mexico''s best hidden treasures is a must read for anyone curious about relocating south of the border, penned by a NY Times and USA Today bestseller who''s been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Russell Blake''s no-nonsense approach and straightforward style lays out all the insider info you need in an easily digestible format that''s essential for those looking for a better life in the land of mariachis.Whether mildly curious about exploring a dream, or dead serious and looking for hard info with which to take action, Retirement Secrets of Mexico is a must-read by a Mexico expert who''s done the research so you don''t have to.Don''t wait. Get your copy today!

JET VII picks up where JET VI left off, with Jet, Matt and Hannah on the run in South America, trying to evade enemies from their past who are determined to exterminate them. From Chile to Rio to Argentina to Moscow, the action never lets up as Jet battles to save her loved ones.

Jet - Survival is the eighth volume in the JET series, which picks up from where Jet - Sanctuary left off. From the squalid ports of Panama to the cartel infested jungles of Colombia, Jet, Matt, and Hannah must battle the most deadly adversaries yet if they are to survive.

Artemus Black. Perennially down-on-his-luck Hollywood PI whose Bogie fixation is as dated as his wardrobe. With an assistant who mocks him relentlessly, an obese cat that loathes him, a romantic life that''s deader than Elvis, money problems, booze, nicotine, and anger management issues, how much worse can it get? When he takes a case that''s supposed to be easy money working for a celebrity whose colleagues and surrounding paparazzi are dropping faster than interest in the star''s big comeback, the cakewalk turns ugly and Black finds himself in a web of deceit, betrayal, and murder - and bad hair days. The first in a new series from bestselling author Russell Blake, Black is a detective mystery with a difference that fans of the genre are sure to enjoy.

In the third installment of the bestselling Day After Never series, Lucas and Sierra must prepare themselves for the ultimate showdown with a ruthlessly brutal enemy. In a winner-takes-all climax, the forces of light face off against those of darkness in an epic saga that will leave readers breathless.

In this second installment in the acclaimed BLACK series, Artemus Black, Hollywood PI to the stars, dives into the rap music scene to stop a killer - with often disastrous and humorous results. Fans of hard-boiled detective fiction from Elmore Leonard, Michael Connelly and Lawrence Block will enjoy Black''s trials and tribulations, all delivered with a tongue-in-cheek cynicism that''s uniquely Russell Blake.

A German hit man has targeted a world leader for execution. In a high octane race against the clock, an unlikely alliance must track and stop the assassin before he can carry out his unthinkable scheme. The fifth of the bestselling Assassin novels, Blood of the Assassin can be read as a stand-alone novel or as the continuation of the series. +++ Q&A with bestselling author Russell Blake Q: How is Blood of the Assassin different than the other Assassin books? RB: I wrote it so that it could be read by a someone who is new to my work, and unfamiliar with the prior books. In much the same way Da Vinci Code was the second in that series but was a satisfying read on its own, I wanted to try the same thing with Blood - a sequel that someone could start with knowing little or nothing about its predecessors. Having said that, it''s also consistent with the prior Assassin novels, so those who have read the series will find that it fits snugly in place. Q: So would you suggest new readers start here? RB: Sure. That''s the whole idea. I think that this book is a perfect example of my storytelling, pacing, character development, and plotting, and I''m confident that new readers will find it engaging and satisfying. Q: This volume features a lot more of Captain Cruz than the last ones. RB: Yes, I wanted him to have a central role, and explore his character more. Just as I wanted to flesh out El Rey in greater detail, and create a more nuanced story. It''s also by far the longest of the Assassin books, even after rigorous and ruthless editing. Q: So El Rey, the Mexican super-assassin, also features prominently. RB: For the same reason. I wanted to let him grow - give him a broader range. I''m particularly satisfied with how this effort turned out. El Rey fans will find everything they''ve grown to love or hate about him here, but with an evolving perspective on life. And I thought it would be fascinating to have one super-assassin hunting another. I think it wound up working well. But readers will be the ultimate judges...

Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Times, and The Chicago Tribune, Russell Blake is The NY Times and USA Today bestselling author of dozens of action/adventure and mystery novels, including Fatal Exchange, The Geronimo Breach, Zero Sum, the Assassin series, The Delphi Chronicle trilogy, The Voynich Cypher, Silver Justice, the JET series, Upon A Pale Horse, the BLACK series, Ramsey''s Gold, Emerald Buddha, and Deadly Calm. ... Non-fiction includes the international bestseller An Angel With Fur (animal biography) and How To Sell A Gazillion eBooks In No Time (even if drunk, high or incarcerated), a parody of all things writing-related. Blake is co-author of The Eye of Heaven and The Solomon Curse, with legendary author Clive Cussler. Blake''s novel King of Swords has been translated into German by Amazon Crossing, The Voynich Cypher into Bulgarian, and his JET novels into Spanish, German, and Czech.

King of Swords is an epic assassination thriller framed against a gritty backdrop of brutal drug cartel violence in modern Mexico. The G-20 Financial Summit is planned for San Jose Del Cabo. The world''s pre-eminent finance ministers will attend, along with the presidents of the U.S. and Mexico. Captain Romero Cruz of the Mexican Federal Police uncovers an assassination plot against the attendees. In a roller-coaster race against the clock, Cruz must track and stop El Rey, the "King of Swords" - a faceless super-assassin responsible for a string of the world''s most spectacular killings, before he turns the G-20 into a slaughterhouse. King of Swords is a rule-breaking rush that shatters convention to create a richly-drawn story that''s sure to shock and delight even the most jaded intrigue/adventure thriller fans.

In the eighteenth installment in the JET series, Jet''s world is turned upside down when violent attacks force her to abandon her family in order to save them.

JET - Ops Files, Terror Alert picks up the story of Maya, the operative who would become Jet, on her first mission in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where she must race the clock to stop a terror attack that would change the world order. Spanning the globe, from Israel to Bangladesh to Europe to the UK, Maya must risk it all to save thousands of innocents from an atrocity too horrifying to contemplate.

Investigative journalist Leah Mason has returned home to El Paso with her career in flames and her romantic life in tatters. Despondent over life''s body blows, her prospects and her future change overnight with a phone call from a stranger that immerses her in a deadly international conspiracy, putting her on the dangerous trail of a brutal killer who will stop at nothing to keep the past buried.

Twenty-eight year old Jet, the former Mossad operative from the eponymous novel JET, must battle insurmountable odds to protect those she loves in a deadly race that stretches from the heartland of Nebraska to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., from the lurid streets of Bangkok to the deadly jungles of Laos and Myanmar. Fans of Kill Bill, the Bourne trilogy, and 24 will be delighted by this roller-coaster of action, intrigue and suspense.

BLACK To Reality is the fourth in the acclaimed BLACK series of noir detective fiction featuring Artemus Black, the world''s losingest Hollywood Private Investigator. In this installment he is saved from financial calamity when he takes a case that requires him to work undercover on a reality television show, posing as an over-the-hill rocker trying for one last shot at success.

After a harrowing escape from a gun battle at a hilltop Colombian monastery, Jet must risk it all in order to evade pursuers as they hunt her and her loved ones across South America.

Drake, Allie, and Spencer reunite in Emerald Buddha, the second Drake Ramsey adventure - a quest to locate the lost treasure of the Khmer Empire, secreted away in a hidden temple somewhere in Myanmar. But nothing is as it seems, and their archaeological expedition soon turns deadly when desperate factions target them in order to safeguard a secret that could topple the U.S. government.

"Night of the Assassin is the gritty, edge-of-your seat prequel to King of Swords. A no-holds-barred, breakneck-paced thriller, Night charts the early years of El Rey -- known as the King of Swords -- a super-assassin responsible for some of the world''s most spectacular and daring executions. Framed against the backdrop of present-day Mexico''s brutal narco-trafficking violence, Night of the Assassin chronicles the making of a monster -- a cold-blooded, ruthless killing machine. Raw, disturbing, edgy and unflinching, this epic saga defies convention to create a roller-coaster of intrigue, suspense and thrills that will leave even the most jaded thriller aficionados gasping for breath."--Back cover.

After months on the run, JET settles down, only to be delivered an unthinkable ultimatum she can''t refuse: risk her life, or her family''s. Spanning the globe, from Hungary to Israel to Azerbaijan, Jet must use every ounce of her skill if she is to survive. Another breathtaking installment in the JET series by a NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author.

Includes an excerpt from Book two in the Fatal series: Fatal deception.

In Requiem for the Assassin, El Rey, the world''s deadliest assassin, is called into the field to terminate a list of seemingly unrelated targets on behalf of CISEN, the Mexican Intelligence Agency. But things are never as they seem in the murky world of intrigue, and he quickly goes from being the hunter to the prey.

Conflicting imperatives tear Lucas in different directions as a mounting threat to Shangri-La''s survival looms large. In this eighth installment in the bestselling Day After Never series, Lucas faces more ominous challenges than ever before and must risk everything if he, and those he loves, are to survive.

"Legacy is the fifth installment in the bestselling Jet series, which follows the saga of the Mossad''s deadliest ex-operative, who faked her own death to escape her past. In this novel, Jet is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep the ones she loves, and the world, safe" -- back cover.

When Artemus Black is hired to investigate a series of suspicious accidents at LA''s most prestigious modeling agency, he quickly discovers that brooding pouts and mascara can be as dangerous as guns or bombs. From LA to Mexico to Tahoe to NY, the story pokes fun at the world of high fashion as Black races to discover who''s killing the models...

A plan to enslave humanity... ...begins with a conspiracy from the dawn of time. Only one man can stop the unthinkable from happening. Veritas Grey is a down-on-his-luck delivery worker in a dystopian future, until an accident turns his world upside down. Hunted by a powerful cabal, Veritas and a young woman with a murky past must beat impossible odds if humanity is to continue to exist. Can they untangle a centuries-old secret in time to survive? Will Veritas embrace a forgotten past that could destroy him and those he loves? Can a conspiracy that dates to Mesopotamia be thwarted before the world''s enslaved? In order to do so, Veritas must navigate a treacherous maze of secret societies, forbidden knowledge, quantum theory, and ancient technologies, and decipher a mystery at the root of mankind''s existence. If you love Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, and AG Riddle, Quantum Synapse is the new blockbuster techno-thriller from a NY Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author that melds ancient origins with modern mysteries in a riveting tale. Get it now!

JET - Ops Files chronicles the early years of Maya, who would go on to become the Mossad''s deadliest operative: the assassin known as Jet. From the West Bank to Tel Aviv to Jordan to Singapore to Indonesia, Ops Files is a breakneck adrenaline rush that will leave action thriller fans gasping.

Roads end. They begin somewhere, too. In between, all manner of things happen: friendship, betrayal, horror and maybe even joy. For some, the End of the Road brings love and happiness, for others agony and suffering, and for a precious few, sorrow may lead to something revelatory. The potholes and pitfalls found in this anthology are many, but for every character, there is an end of the road. This road ends in a collection of short stories by 31 of the most gifted writers of our time, with stories from action and mystery superstars Russell Blake, Traci Tyne Hilton and Mike Meyer; romance stars Jeanette Raleigh, C A Newsome, Suzie O''Connell, Kathleen Steed and Anna J.McIntyre; and from cutting edge science fiction and fantasy authors Saxon Andrew, Stephen Arseneault, John Daulton, and JRC Salter; post-apocalyptic and dystopian authors Brandon Hale, Scott Langrel, Dale Roberts and Jess Mountifield. Intended for lovers of short fiction everywhere, the End of the Road is a must read for anyone intent on keeping current with the literary scene.Contributing authors:Brandon HaleRobert ThomasSaxon AndrewRussell BlakeJames RozoffAnna J. McIntyreDonna B. McNicolDale RobertsRandall MorrisJames RozoffAlison BlakeStephen ArseneaultJeanette RaleighL. S. BurtonJess MountifieldShirley BourgetC. A. NewsomeJ R C SalterMichael MeyerE. B. BoggsDavid A. CubanScott LangrelTraci Tyne HiltonJohn DaultonKathleen SteedChris WardJacques AntoineSuzie O''ConnellSherrie GiddensThomas JennerAngeline Perkins

Jet must risk everything to foil a kidnapping that threatens a diplomat''s daughter in the wilds of Africa.

The third in the series of novels chronicling the saga of El Rey, the King of Swords - the legendary, cold-blooded Mexican cartel assassin whose exploits have branded him as the most dangerous hired killer in the world.