Mean Streets
Ain’t no mercy on the mean city streets.
Midnight in New York City. A car stops at an intersection. Three mean men inside. A scared girl in the back. Before the lights turn green, a motorcycle stops next to it. The rider sees the girl making a distress hand signal. Lucky for her, the man understands the signal. Unlucky for her captors – the man is Axel Blaze.
The chase that begins at a Manhattan intersection takes Blaze on a treacherous journey. A drugs and prostitution gang is wreaking havoc on the streets. Mean men, who will do whatever it takes. Trouble is, so will Blaze. It’s going to be mayhem on the mean streets of the city that never sleeps.
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Bill Runner
Bill Runner is the author of thirteen books in the bestselling Axel Blaze thriller series. After the successful debut of Blaze Returns, each subsequent book reached #1 in Amazon’s Crime Action Fiction or Military Thriller charts. By the end of 2025, combined sales for the series have touched half a million copies.Before turning to writing, Bill was an investigative reporter—a background that brings authenticity, depth, and a keen eye for detail to his stories. His love for classic Westerns and lone ranger heroes profoundly influenced the creation of Axel Blaze, a character who stands up against injustice no matter the odds.
Axel Blaze Thriller
Axel Blaze Thriller consists of thirteen books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

