Strike Back
One call for help. One town under siege. One man who never backs down.
When Claire Whitmore calls Ryan Blaze for help, she doesn’t know he has been dead for six months. The man who answers is Axel Blaze. Claire’s hometown of Coldwater, Colorado, is under the grip of a powerful ranching dynasty running a ruthless campaign to force ranchers off their land. Beneath the valley lies a fortune in rare earth minerals worth billions, and powerful men will kill anyone standing in their way.
Corrupt politicians. Hired killers. A town ruled by fear. Ranchers who refuse to sell lose everything. Barns burn. Wells are poisoned. People disappear. For Blaze, the mission is not just about saving an innocent woman and her family. It’s about finishing what his brother never had the chance to start.
Justice doesn’t just ride into Coldwater. It kicks the front door in. And strikes back. Hard.
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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 fourteen books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
