Crossfire

Axel Blaze Thriller, Book 11

De: Bill Runner

Narrado por: 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

Best military thriller I’ve heard in a while

This one really delivers. Blaze is all grit, heart, and muscle. The missions are brutal and believable, and the emotion sneaks up on you. Didn’t expect to feel this much. James D. Sasser adds major depth. It’s like you’re inside Blaze’s head. Highly recommend.

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.

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!

Military fiction done right

Crossfire doesn’t hold your hand—it throws you straight into the mission. Explosions, betrayals, CQB, and heartbreak. I was hooked. No cheesy tropes, just raw storytelling. The voice acting was solid too. Blaze is a badass, but you feel the weight he carries. A perfect balance.

High-octane story. Explosive storytelling.

From the first chapter, Crossfire pulls you into the chaos and never lets go. Bill Runner writes with grit, precision, and that lived-in realism that makes every firefight, every tactical call, feel authentic. Axel Blaze and his Delta team feel like real operators—no flashy superhero stuff, just hard, smart soldiering under insane pressure. The prison extraction, the embassy siege, the betrayals—it’s all paced like a ticking clock. James Sasser’s deep, commanding voice nails Blaze’s tough-but-human edge while keeping the supporting cast distinct and believable. You can hear the urgency in his tone during the action, and the weight in quieter moments. An intense, cinematic listen.

The Blaze series just keeps getting better

Crossfire might be the best one yet. It’s personal, it’s brutal, and it has real heart under all the explosions. You feel the stakes. The rescue scenes are wild. And James D. Sasser’s voice? Makes Blaze feel like he’s standing in the room.

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.

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.

Relentless action from start to finish

This book is a straight-up adrenaline rush. From the prison break to the embassy siege, the pacing never lets up. Gritty, sharp, and believable. Loved the realism and the stakes. Sasser nails the tone—gravelly and intense, just like Blaze. Definitely a top-tier military thriller listen.