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
We’re #1!!! Well, at least on the New York Times bestseller list. This is an amazing way to end my Mitch Rapp journey and I owe it all to the fans for sticking by me and the series. Your passion has kept Vince’s legacy alive for my time at the helm and I know it … more
Hey Mitch Rapp fans! Today is Pub Day for Code Red. This is my last book in the series, and I wanted to leave it with an old-school thriller with Mitch Rapp back in the Middle East fighting terrorists. Tons of action and lots of fun. But before I ride off into the sunset, I … more
The inspiration for Code Red was my fascination with asymmetrical warfare. In the current context, traditional wars are necessarily losing propositions. Asymmetrical warfare is different. It can be waged cheaply, stealthily, and without serious repercussions. It can also be extremely effective. If you want to win a fight, you go after an opponent’s weakness not their strength. To … more
Code Red will hit shelves on September 12, 2023! Until then, I’m just going to have to get by on the terrific feedback I’m getting from Mitch Rapp ambassadors’ emails and social media posts. I still can’t believe that next month will be the last time I’ll tour under the Rapp banner. It’s been an … more
For the past five years I’ve been splitting my time between Granada, Spain, and the US. I will never fully trade in my Wyoming lifestyle, but there are also many things to love about our European base. The slower pace of life. Beautiful roads to cycle on. Great wine. A society that prioritizes time with … more
