Dale M. Nelson

For some, loyalty is a game played with loaded dice.In Miami's deceptive calm, private investigator Matt Gage is pulled into a case that cuts to the core of the city's athletic empire. Hired by sports agent Jimmy Lawson, Gage is tasked with infiltrating the shadowy Sunshine Sports Collective and unraveling a dark conspiracy that spans the recesses of Miami's underbelly to the pulsing heart of its illustrious arenas.As an ex-CIA operative, Gage is familiar with danger. But the Collective is a new breed of enemy. Behind the glamorous facade of endorsements and celebrity athletes lies the prospect of grim machinations. And when a shocking act of violence turns the case personal, Gage finds himself alone in the Magic City, a place as dangerous as any he survived in his years as a spy. With no one to trust and nothing as it seems, Gage learns that death is only one bullet away.Dale M. Nelson's latest thriller is a hard-hitting, no-nonsense ride through crime and deception. Gritty, sharp, and relentless--fans of Nelson DeMille, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci won't want to miss it._________________What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...exciting..."★★★★★ "...fast-paced..."★★★★★ "...a phenomenal read "★★★★★ "...definitely recommend."★★★★★ "...intertwining twists and turns..."

Ex-CIA operative Matt Gage thought he'd escaped his past.Then a dead tech mogul's daughter walked through his door.Matt Gage isn't in the spy game anymore...these days, he's a private investigator, taking cases that pay the bills and keep him out of trouble. But trouble finds him anyway when Elizabeth Zhou walks into his office, asking him to look into her wealthy father's mysterious death. The cops ruled it a suicide. Elizabeth isn't buying it. Neither is Gage.The closer he looks, the more suspicious the case becomes--police stonewalling, details not adding up, and powerful people who don't like being questioned. Then come the whispers: a secret Chinese intelligence unit operating on U.S. soil, dissidents disappearing without a trace, and a war nobody admits is happening. But it's not just whispers anymore--one of Gage's leads is murdered, and he might be next on the list.From the sunbaked streets of Los Angeles to the neon glow of San Francisco's Chinatown, Gage is running out of time and allies. With every step, he walks closer into a conspiracy hidden far from the public eye, and he soon realizes his CIA past isn't as far behind him as he thought.Perfect for fans of Robert Crais, Michael Connelly, and David Baldacci, this novel delivers gripping action, a razor-sharp plot, and a hero you won't forget.

When a techno-terrorist group threatens to break encryptions on a global scale, a CIA officer must take matters into his own hands to save a world held hostage.A massive security breach in China. CIA operations compromised in Turkey. Undercover ops breaking down the world over. A techno-terrorist group dubbed "Archon" has unleashed a terrifying new technology that can break any encryption. Humanity's secrets are about to be laid bare, and global order tilts toward chaos.Up against a doomsday clock, CIA officer Colt McShane hatches a desperate plan: infiltrate Archon, capture one of the terrorist group's leaders, and force them to divulge the kill switch. But when Colt arrives just in time to see his target assassinated, he realizes that the stakes have been raised. Someone else is killing the terrorists and targeting their technology. And the question is: are they friends, or a new, and even more dangerous, enemy?Aided by the beautiful and mysterious Ava Klein-an operator in a covert organization known only as Trinity-Colt must stay one step ahead of all who want him dead: international terrorists, government agents, police. Even those he once called friends can no longer be trusted.Because in a world where power is built on a foundation of secrets, unlimited truth is the most destructive force of all...USA Today Bestselling author Andrew Watts teams up with Dale M. Nelson to bring you another chapter in The Firewall Spies, a technothriller series that mixes the political espionage of Jason Matthews with the thrills and adventure of Mark Greaney.

**FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ANDREW WATTS AND DALE M. NELSON**When a series of dangerous cyberattacks is traced back to Russia, a team of elite CIA operatives must uncover the true aggressor-before the kindling tension between two nuclear powers ignites World War III.The first strike destroys the Folsom Dam, bringing catastrophic flooding to the Sacramento area.The second threatens thousands of innocent lives across the Eastern Seaboard; exposing the vulnerability of America's infrastructure.The Firewall Spies are called into action to identify the source of the attacks before the entire country is thrown into chaos. The incursion is traced back to the Russian Federation, and a reciprocation from the US government risks escalating the conflict into a full-blown world war.As tensions climb higher, CIA Case Officer Colt McShane begins to suspect that someone else is behind the attacks-someone who wants to see America and Russia at war. Colt leads his team in a series of bold covert actions to uncover the truth, but time is quickly running out.There can be only one winner in this tournament of shadows.and with the fate of the whole world in their hands, losing is not an option.TOURNAMENT OF SHADOWS takes readers on a nonstop ride through the deadly world of high-tech espionage as global powers fight for dominance in the new digital age. This electrifying military techno-thriller is perfect for fans of Vince Flynn and Jason Matthews.

**FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR ANDREW WATTS AND DALE M. NELSON**In a world where artificial intelligence offers unlimited power, government spies and tech giants fight a ruthless battle to come out on top.When an undercover Mossad agent is killed on a private Caribbean island, the death sets off alarm bells in Washington, Tel Aviv, and Moscow. The island is owned by Guy Hawkinson, the controversial CEO of Hawk Enterprises, and member of one of America's most powerful family dynasties.Within hours of the agent's death, multiple agencies set new plans in motion.Israeli Intelligence Officer Ava Klein is ordered to Washington, D.C. Tasked with salvaging their operation, she'll need to infiltrate the Hawkinson's inner circle.To beat Mossad to the punch, CIA officer Colt McShane must steer clear of Ava-a former love interest-and recruit a fresh face with no former ties to the intelligence community: a young female veteran who is just finishing up a masters degree in machine learning.And a Russian SVR chief has agreed to provide counterintelligence support for the Hawkinsons-at a price.Each side is playing the world's most dangerous game of espionage, attempting to win the ultimate technological victory. But with foreign agents and Hawkinson private security violently eliminating threats, any false move will be deadly.