Inspired by a scene straight out of CHOKE POINT, where Scot Harvath finds himself inside a Bangkok bar, with a DJ spinning funked-up yacht rock tracks, this playlist captures that exact energy: cool, unexpected, and effortlessly fun. Press play—and step inside the Lucky Monkey. Full Playlist: Ride Like the Wind – Christopher Cross, Remix: Party Pupils Dancing in the Moonlight...
Every one of my thrillers begins with a question: what’s happening beneath the surface of today’s headlines? For CHOKE POINT, the answers led me deep into a world of escalating superpower rivalry, strategic maritime chokeholds, and the unseen battles waged by intelligence and law enforcement agencies across the globe. The following articles and resources helped shape the novel’s foundation —...
SHADOW OF DOUBT takes Scot Harvath and his team on a thrilling adventure through the picturesque landscapes of the French Riviera. From the serene cliffs of Eze to the glamorous casinos of Monaco, these iconic locations provide a captivating backdrop for Harvath’s mission. Harvath’s team sets up a safehouse in the picturesque seaside village of Eze. Nestled on a cliff...
Jeger Troop A turning point in the life of Sølvi Kolstad, Scot Harvath’s ally in NEAR DARK, came when she was invited to join Norway’s all-female Special Forces pilot program that would come to be known known as Jeger Troop. Named after the Norwegian word for huntress, Jeger Troop was set up in 2014, when the war in Afghanistan created...
DESTINATION: MURMANSK BACKLASH opens in Murmansk Oblast, the extreme north region of northwest Russia. Scot Harvath is immediately met with frigid wind and blowing snow in this Arctic territory known for its severe climate and treacherous terrain. Travelers are drawn to the area for outdoor adventures above the Arctic Circle and to its capital city, Murmansk, known as “Hero City” for...