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Crossfire

Axel Blaze Thriller, Book 11

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Crossfire

By: Bill Runner
Narrated by: James D Sasser
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“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)2026 Bill Runner
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Crossfire doesn’t waste a second. It’s a fast, brutal, emotionally charged ride through the fires of war and loyalty. I loved how Bill Runner doesn’t just focus on explosions and combat—he also explores what it costs to be a soldier. Blaze’s inner conflicts make the story even stronger. When the embassy is surrounded and all hope seems lost, the tension is unbearable. James D. Sasser’s narration keeps every moment alive and raw. This is military fiction done right—loud, real, and unforgettable.

A Nonstop Ride Through Hell and Back

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If you love gritty ops, hard calls, and real operators, Crossfire is for you. Blaze is the guy you want watching your six. Sasser makes every moment feel earned.

Delta Force at its finest

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Listened straight through in one day. Between the breakouts, betrayals, and final siege, I couldn’t hit pause. Blaze is tough, but human. Great narration, clean production, and a story that kicks hard.

Couldn’t stop listening

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Bill Runner builds suspense like a pro. Each mission feels like it could go sideways any second. Sasser brings that tension to life—never over-the-top, always real. Feels like an operator telling his story.

Locked and loaded storytelling

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Axel Blaze once again proves why he’s one of the best heroes in modern thrillers. Crossfire is brutal, fast-paced, and filled with the kind of intensity that makes you forget time. The blend of loyalty, betrayal, and courage hits hard. Bill Runner doesn’t hold back, and James D. Sasser delivers every line like a pro. It’s a fierce story about brotherhood and survival in the most hostile conditions imaginable. A slightly rushed ending, but overall an incredible listen that leaves you wanting more.

A Gripping Mission with Heart

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