Havoc Rising
Blaze wasn’t chasing a fight when he landed in Houston. He was chasing quiet—an old friend’s ranch, a glass in his hand, and no ghosts breathing down his neck. But trouble finds him anyway.
He runs into Cade Miller by accident. Former 160th SOAR pilot. Not a man who misses red flags. But this time, he did. Miller’s been hauling “research teams” into refinery zones. Legit on paper. Wrong in the gut.
Then his family vanishes. One message. One demand—fly, or they die.
What Blaze uncovers is bigger than a random terror attack. A charismatic professor has built a sleeper network in plain sight, recruiting radicals and turning protest into cover, while Iranian Quds Force operatives rig Houston’s energy heart to burn. Firestorms. Toxic clouds. A city about to become ground zero.
This isn’t chaos. It’s design.
But before havoc begins to rise, Blaze will hunt the ones trying to light the fuse.
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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.

