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ONE SHOT. ONE BORDER. NO WAY BACK.
Major Rake Ozenna is meant to be on leave. Instead, he’s hauling a bleeding woman from the icy waters of the Bering Strait as Russian gunfire cuts through the fog.
She was a courier. She was betrayed. And she was never meant to survive the crossing.
Her last words are a warning: Not safe.
No backup. No official orders. Just a dead operative, a missing code, and a border that’s suddenly turned lethal.
As Washington panics and Moscow denies everything, Rake uncovers the truth — this wasn’t an accident. It was a calculated kill. And it leads straight to Colonel Ruslan Yumatov, a Russian operative officially declared dead . . . and very much alive.
Yumatov is moving fast. A weapon is already in play. And the consequences could devastate Western Europe.
ONE MAN. NO MANDATE. NO MISTAKES ALLOWED.
Cut loose from command and hunted from both sides, Rake is forced into a ruthless race across ice, sea, and enemy ground — where hesitation is fatal and trust is a liability.
If he fails, the border won’t be the only thing that burns.
A gripping thriller, full of action, intrigue, and heart-pounding suspense. Fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Mark Greaney, and Mark Dawson won’t want to miss this.
WHY THIS BOOK HITS HARD:
THE BATTLEFIELD: The frozen edge of the world—where a single mistake sparks global conflict.
THE WARRIOR: Rake Ozenna—no speeches, no mercy, just results.
THE STAKES: One secret weapon. Two superpowers. Zero margin for error.
PRAISE FOR HUMPHREY HAWKSLEY:
‘Brass-knuckled international intrigue for readers who still pine for the world of James Bond.’ Kirkus Reviews
‘Exciting . . . Readers will look forward to Rake's further adventures.’ Publishers Weekly
‘A multilayered tale with plenty of fast-action that will hook thriller fans.’ Booklist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Man on Fire is one of those books that capture your attention from page one and leaves you hungry for more once the book is finished.’ Diana L.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A cracking thriller for our times . . . In terms of thrills Hawksley stands up there with the masters.’ Adam W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you’re looking for a read that isn’t too taxing on your brain but can still give you the chills and make you want to keep the pages turning, then you’ve found your new favorite author.’ Jenna T.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Man on Fire will keep you glued to your book flipping pages waiting to see if Rake can stop the plot of destruction.’ Karen A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another terrific page-turner. I hope there are many more to come and the series cries out for a film version.’ MQ
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Man on Fire is a great page-turner.’ Mc Turner
