Nemesis: Axel Blaze Crime Action Thriller, Book 12

Axel Blaze Thriller

By: Bill Runner

Narrated by: James D. Sasser

They killed his brother. They buried the truth. They thought it was over. They were wrong. Ryan Blaze was a Marine, a warrior, a man who never broke under pressure. So when his body comes home in a flag-draped coffin, the official report—friendly fire, a tragic mistake—feels like a lie. His brother, Delta Force operator Axel Blaze, wants the truth. The deeper he digs, the darker it gets. Ryan wasn’t killed in combat—he was executed. His killers? American soldiers turned traitors, now living large off dirty money, hiding behind wealth and power. Blaze knows there’s only one way this ends. Some debts can only be paid in blood. From the battlefield to the streets of America, the hunt is on. Blaze wages war. No uniform, no rules—only a personal mission. Justice failed. Vengeance won’t. The nemesis is coming.

Praise for the series:

“Blaze combines the force of Reacher, the unapologetic badassery of Dirty Harry, the savagery of Frank Castle, and the calculated precision of Bourne.”

"Blaze is a no-nonsense guy. Shoot second...after head butting the guy first. My kind of hero!"

“Blaze is a badass in the real sense of the word. He doesn’t stop until every bad guy is broken or dead.”

Readers are saying: “…non-stop action…” “…fast and violent…” “Blaze is the new badass in town!!” “Must read! This series rocks!!”

©2025 Bill Runner (P)2025 Bill Runner

A Symphony of Retribution in Noir's Deepest Shadow

This isn't just another case for Axel Blaze; it’s a grim homecoming. The city itself becomes his antagonist, a character steeped in moral decay where familiar alleyways whisper betrayal. The action is brutally intimate, a percussive counterpoint to a tightly-wound plot of political corruption. Blaze operates less as a traditional hero and more as a force of chaotic justice, his personal code clashing violently with systemic evil. The finale is less about victory and more about a costly, necessary recalibration of the scales in a world that has irrevocably darkened.

Addictive from beginning

Once Blaze starts questioning the official story, the audiobook becomes impossible to pause. Every new clue raises the stakes. The action scenes are vivid without being over-the-top. Solid story with a strong emotional core.

Blaze's Philosophy of Justice Meets Its Ultimate

His black-and-white worldview is challenged by a shade of gray with a very personal grudge. Is this new foe a criminal, or a victim seeking a twisted form of justice? The novel skillfully blurs these lines, placing Blaze in an existential quandary amidst the chaos. The physical battles are matched by this internal conflict, making his journey compelling and far more complex than a simple hunt.

Where Justice Blurs into a Personal Vendetta.

Axel Blaze crosses a critical line in this installment, and the narrative doesn't shy from the consequences. His pursuit of a sinister adversary becomes obsessively personal, clouding his judgment and endangering his allies. The crisp, cinematic action sequences are undercut by a growing sense of unease—is Blaze still the solution, or is he becoming part of the city's disease? The book masterfully explores the thin, volatile border between righteous mission and self-destructive vengeance, leaving the reader to wrestle with the moral ambiguity.

An Adversary Who Knows Every Move, Every Scar.

The danger here is intimate. This enemy’s power stems from an unsettling knowledge of Blaze’s tactics, history, and even weaknesses. It creates a claustrophobic sense of being truly known and anticipated. Fights become desperate, as standard protocols fail. This deep familiarity breeds a unique terror, pushing Blaze to his absolute limits and forcing innovation born of sheer survival instinct, thrilling readers page after page.