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  • Published: 25 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9780786045525
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $19.99

Hellfire




A deadly ambush, a ruthless kidnapping of two young boys, and a vicious drug cartel's insidious attack send special ops veteran Jonathan Grave on a relentless mission of revenge in the 12th novel in New York Times bestselling author John Gilstrap's popular Jonathan Grave series.

“A great hero, a really exciting series.”
—Joseph Finder
 
For hostage rescue specialist Jonathan Grave, every mission is a matter of life or death. But he faces his most personal challenge yet when two boys are abducted while being driven to Resurrection House, the school Jonathan founded as a sanctuary for children of incarcerated parents. The boys were entrusted to Jonathan’s care. Now they’re missing. It’s time to fight fire with fire . . .
 
The boys’ mom, Connie Kendall, is awaiting trial on drug smuggling charges. Prosecutors want her to testify against the brutal Cortez Cartel to help bring down their ruthless operations. If she cooperates, she’ll get an easier sentence. But with her kids in the grip of the cartel, her lips are sealed.
 
As Jonathan and his team of skilled operatives close in on the kidnappers, they realize that their enemies aren’t just hell-bent on selling drugs. Rival factions have even deadlier agendas. The clock is ticking on an attack that could kill thousands in a single breath. And it’s almost zero hour . . .  
“If you like Vince Flynn and Brad Thor, you’ll love John Gilstrap.”
—Gayle Lynds
 
“When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always true—you are going
to be entertained at a high rate of speed.”
Suspense Magazine

  • Published: 25 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9780786045525
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $19.99

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Praise for Hellfire

Praise for John Gilstrap's Thrillers
"Rocket-paced suspense." --Jeffery Deaver
"Gilstrap will leave you breathless." --Harlan Coben
"When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always true--you are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed." --Suspense Magazine
"Propulsive...Not 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 Willis...Scorpion 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
"The series deserves attention from anyone who enjoys plot-driven thrillers...the stories are first rate and the action is thrilling." --Booklist on Scorpion Strike
"Another action-packed thriller from John Gilstrap that'll have readers on the edges of their seats." --The Real Book Spy on Scorpion Strike
"Fast paced and well plotted...should 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 it's Friendly Fire, and be ready to strap yourself in for the ride of your life." --Suspense Magazine
"Gilstrap's prose is the taut, fast-moving stuff of the best of action novels." --Northern Virginia Magazine

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