Crossfire

Axel Blaze Thriller, Book 11

By: Bill Runner

Narrated by: James D Sasser

“It wasn’t like breaking into a prison was on my bucket list. But then again, neither was helping terrorists stage a jailbreak. And yet, here I was.”

A prison break. Betrayals. Battle for survival. September 2014. Yemen’s going up in flames, and Americans are caught in the inferno. Delta Force Captain Axel Blaze is sent straight into the fire to extract Khalid Al-Mansour, an Al-Qaeda moneyman turned informant. Khalid promises intel that could save American lives, but it comes at a price— his sons must be rescued from a rebel-controlled prison deep in hostile territory.

Blaze’s team pulls off the high-risk breakout, but the fallout is deadly. A chain of betrayals is set off. One of Khalid’s sons turns traitor, leading Al-Qaeda right to the US embassy. Trapped, outnumbered, and fighting on hostile ground, Blaze and his team face a ruthless enemy and impossible odds. But this isn’t just about survival—this is about sending a message.

Blaze won’t just hold the line—he’ll blow the enemy to hell.

©2025 Bill Runner (P)2025 Bill Runner

Straight into the danger zone

Every scene hits hard. Loved the team dynamics, the tactical realism, and how it builds to that epic embassy battle. You can feel the tension. No wasted words, no downtime. Sasser gives Blaze that perfect mix of tired, tough, and deadly.

No time to breathe

Holy hell this was intense. Blaze is that kind of operator you don’t bet against. One bad situation after another, and the dude just keeps pushing through. The story moves fast, but Sasser’s narration keeps you grounded. Felt like a warzone in my ears—in the best way.

All meat, no fluff

This book moves like a freight train. No filler, no detours—just pure story. You get high-stakes missions, betrayal, redemption, and gunfire in spades. Felt like I lived through it. Narration was excellent—especially those tight, tense scenes.

Embassy firefight gave me chills

That scene was unreal. Close-quarters tension, flashes of heartbreak, and one hell of a sacrifice. Bill Runner writes like he’s seen it. James D. Sasser made the whole thing come alive—pure audio cinema.

Edge-of-your-seat intensity

This was pure fire! The action was tight, the tension real, and Blaze is a total beast. Felt like I was in the middle of a real op. James D. Sasser brings the grit and gravity in every line. Can’t wait for the next one!