Harm's Way

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The exhilarating new thriller from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author takes readers on an action-packed thrill ride across rural Venezuela. The kidnappers are ruthless. The stakes are high. The odds are impossible. There's no way Jonathan Grave can say no... " Gilstrap's greatest strength is the ability to blend breathtaking action with deep emotion regarding the characters." -Jeffery Deaver Twelve missionaries have been snatched in a remote area of Venezuela and are being held for ransom. The high-priority rescue mission comes as a personal plea from FBI director Irene Rivers. It also carries a Presidential demand- no international incident. Just get in and get out-with hostages who are far from cooperative, but nonetheless precious cargo. America's enemies hope to leverage the kidnapping into a major crisis. Fighting his way to the hostages is Jonathan's first battle. The second is to deliver them, alive and well, to the extraction site - and let no one stand in his way.

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Praise for John Gilstraps Jonathan Grave Thrillers

Gilstraps dazzling creativity is on full display in this intense, tightly focused thriller; the books just keep getting better and better.Mystery Scene on Lethal Game

Rocket-paced suspense. Jeffery Deaver

Gilstrap will leave you breathless. Harlan Coben

When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always trueyou are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed. Suspense Magazine on Final Target

PropulsiveNot everyone survives the final confrontation, but series fans can rest assured that Grave will fight again. Straightforward plotting, amped-up action, and amusing banter keep the pages turning. Publishers Weekly on Total Mayhem

In the scintillating Scorpion Strike, the ever-reliable John Gilstrap may well have fashioned the best Die Hard-esque tale ever not starring Bruce WillisScorpion Strike reads like an 1980s action movie unspooling in our imaginations. Relentlessly paced as well as brilliantly told and constructed, this is as good as thrillers get. The Providence Journal

John Gilstrap has been on a roll the past few years, delivering action-packed thrillers that stand out for a number of reasons. Gilstrap seems to zig when everyone else zags. While other writers are focusing on beating headlines and having their series protagonists face off with Russia and/or North Korea, Gilstrap has kept his storylines fresh and unique. The Real Book Spy on Total Mayhem

The series deserves attention from anyone who enjoys plot-driven thrillersthe stories are first rate and the action is thrilling. Booklist on Scorpion Strike

If you like Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, youll love John Gilstrap. Gayle Lynds

Fast paced and well plottedshould go down well with fans looking mainly for action. Booklist on Final Target

Filled with action, political intrigue, and raw heroism. Publishers Weekly on Final Target

If you only read one book this summer, make sure its Friendly Fire, and be ready to strap yourself in for the ride of your life. Suspense Magazine

Gilstraps prose is the taut, fast-moving stuff of the best of action novels. Northern Virginia Magazine

Author Bio

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of award-winning action novels including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson Thrillers. A master of action-driven suspense, he's touted as one of the most accomplished writers on the planet and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages. He is the recipient of an International Thriller Writers' Award for Against All Enemies and a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan's Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros. A nationally recognized weaponry and explosives safety expert, John Gilstrap frequently speaks at conferences, events, clubs, youth programs, and military bases. He is a former firefighter and EMT with a master's degree in safety from the University of Southern California and a bachelor's degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. John lives in Fairfax, Virginia and can be found online at JohnGilstrap.com.