Sam Stone-Author

Fired up!!!!🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️ to put out that my Severn River Publishing debut novel, OBSIDIAN will be released Jan 12, 2027, and is available for pre-order now!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY9B2ZMJ

Book overview
The men who sent him to die wear American flag pins.

Major Zane Bishop spent a career running missions that never had names. Delta Force—the kind of work commanders reach for when failure is not an option. Then a safehouse job in Northern Iraq went wrong in a way only inside knowledge could arrange—timing, routes, blind spots—and his team didn’t make it out.

For a year, Bishop stays dead on the Portuguese coast. Until a CIA officer walks into his bar and offers him a way back.

No flag. No oversight. No record of existence. A deniable, privately funded unit built to strike threats too politically radioactive for anyone in uniform to touch.

Bishop takes the offer—not for redemption, but for leverage.

The man who signed his death warrant is now a U.S. Senator—and he’s hunting the unit that pulled Bishop out of the grave.

Perfect for fans of Brad Taylor and Jack Carr, Obsidian by Sam Stone is a high-octane military thriller where war is fought in the shadows and the most dangerous enemies wear the uniform of the country they’ve already betrayed.

Fired up!!!!🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️🔥⚡️ to put out that my Severn River Publishing debut novel, OBSIDIAN will be released Jan 12, 2027, and is available for pre-order now!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GY9B2ZMJ

Book overview
The men who sent him to die wear American flag pins.

Major Zane Bishop spent a career running missions that never had names. Delta Force—the kind of work commanders reach for when failure is not an option. Then a safehouse job in Northern Iraq went wrong in a way only inside knowledge could arrange—timing, routes, blind spots—and his team didn’t make it out.

For a year, Bishop stays dead on the Portuguese coast. Until a CIA officer walks into his bar and offers him a way back.

No flag. No oversight. No record of existence. A deniable, privately funded unit built to strike threats too politically radioactive for anyone in uniform to touch.

Bishop takes the offer—not for redemption, but for leverage.

The man who signed his death warrant is now a U.S. Senator—and he’s hunting the unit that pulled Bishop out of the grave.

Perfect for fans of Brad Taylor and Jack Carr, Obsidian by Sam Stone is a high-octane military thriller where war is fought in the shadows and the most dangerous enemies wear the uniform of the country they’ve already betrayed.

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I’m proud to officially share that I am under contract with Severn River Publishing.

This is a huge moment for me, and I’m incredibly grateful, excited, and flat-out fired up to be joining the Severn River team as one of their authors. To be selected by a publisher with such a strong reputation in the thriller space means a great deal to me.

My Severn River debut, Obsidian, is currently in editing, with an expected release in late 2026 or early 2027.

I’ve put a lot into this book, and I cannot wait to get it out into the world. More to come soon.
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I’m proud to officially share that I am under contract with Severn River Publishing.

www.severnriverbooks.com

This is a huge moment for me, and I’m incredibly grateful, excited, and flat-out fired up to be joining the Severn River team as one of their authors. To be selected by a publisher with such a strong reputation in the thriller space means a great deal to me.

My Severn River debut, Obsidian, is currently in editing, with an expected release in late 2026 or early 2027.

I’ve put a lot into this book, and I cannot wait to get it out into the world. More to come soon.

Big news, y’all — Reaper is officially out on audiobook!

I know a ton of thriller lovers prefer to listen on the move: in the truck, at the gym, during long commutes, or while knocking out work. I’m excited to say… we’ve got you covered.

The full audiobook of Reaper is live on both Audible and Amazon:

🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G2FCWGBX?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp
📘 Amazon: https://a.co/d/eKYMSUf

If you’ve been waiting to dive into Task Force Raven on audio… saddle up.

REAPER is now on audiobook!
Thriller fans who love to listen while you’re grinding through your day — commuting, working out, mowing the yard, stuck in the office — I’ve got you covered.

You can now experience Reaper on Audible and Amazon, fully narrated and ready to roll.

🎧 Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0G2FCWGBX?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=pdp
📘 Amazon: https://a.co/d/eKYMSUf

If you love high-octane action, Texas grit, and a story that doesn’t let up… this one’s for you.

Book Review: Denied Access by Don Bentley (A Vince Flynn Novel)

Don Bentley proves once again that the Rapp universe is in steady, capable hands. Denied Access doesn’t just keep Vince Flynn’s legacy alive, it pushes it forward with confidence and heart.

This continuation of the prequel arc that began with American Assassin dives deep into Mitch Rapp’s early years. We see the raw, grief-fueled young man start to understand what it means to serve something larger than vengeance. The transformation feels earned, painful, patient, and utterly believable.

The book opens with a bold move: Thomas Stansfield during World War II. (I would love to see that series.) Those pages alone justify the cover price. From there, Bentley takes us through Barcelona, Vienna, Moscow, and back to Langley, weaving a story that moves with the precision of a seasoned intelligence hand. The Langley chapters are standouts, filled with tension, bureaucracy, and the quiet ruthlessness that defines real espionage.

What sets this book apart is its restraint. The action is sharp and cinematic, but Bentley never forgets that the soul of this series lies in its people. Rapp’s internal battles, Irene Kennedy’s early struggles to define her own path, and Stansfield’s moral compass all build toward something richer than gunfights and tradecraft.

Bentley writes with clarity and authority, the mark of someone who’s been in the world he’s describing. Yet he also honors Flynn’s tone: lean, propulsive, and deeply human. If there’s one thing readers will crave more of, it’s the Stansfield origin thread. His journey from OSS to the early CIA deserves its own trilogy.

Denied Access hits every note that longtime fans hope for: action with purpose, characters with depth, and a story that earns its momentum. Bentley hasn’t just carried the torch; he’s running full speed with it, lighting the way for what’s next.

Reaper by Sam Stone My Review 🖍️ Reaper had me thoroughly engrossed in it's relentlessly action high stakes filled plot. The author introduces us to Jake Baylor who is trained in tactical leadership and is a strong leader but also has a caring nature. Jake is out for Justice for his best friend who is killed in a act of terrorism and he and his team are set to protect and defend the nation. The author expertly curated a gritty, page turning ride with grief, determination and camaraderie. It's exciting and ended on a slight cliffhanger that makes me enthusiastically looking forward to the next Jake Baylor book. My Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 Amazon - https://pictbooks.tours/oH8pN40A Book Description and Author Bio in comments below 👇⬇️ @partnersincrimevbt @wbfrompa #TaskForceRaven #MajorJakeBaylor #TerroristAttack #SpecialOperations #ISIS #TheReaper #HighStakes #LawEnforcement #Texas #SanAntonio #Houston #CounterTerrorism #Suspenseful #ActionPacked #ThrillerNovel #JusticeServed #Bureaucracy #CovertOps #DeadlyPlot #GriefAndRage #TimeIsRunningOut #TaskForce #ProtectAndServe #USBorder #MustRead #PageTurner #Thriller #BookRecommendation #Bookworm