Fade in - by Kyle Mills (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kyle Mills delivers a knockout punch with Fade In, a blistering new thriller that will give fans of his Mitch Rapp novels a new favorite hero.

When ex-navy SEAL Salam al-Fayed-Fade to his friends-steps in front of a sniper's bullet, he assumes all his problems are solved. Having already been declared clinically dead twice in his career, he's hoping the third time will be the charm.

Instead, he wakes in a hospital having gone from being one of the deadliest operatives in US history to a man incapable of even standing without assistance. Alone and wanted by authorities, he's destined to spend the rest of his life lying in a prison infirmary.

So, when a shadowy organization offers him a new identity and next-generation medical care, he has no choice but to agree. Nothing's free, though. After a grueling rehabilitation, he's drafted into an elite paramilitary unit. But who's in charge?

When a dire threat explodes out of China, his question is quickly answered: A select group of the world's wealthiest and most powerful people has decided that governments are no longer capable of controlling the chaos erupting around the globe. It's a power vacuum that poses a mortal danger to all humanity and one they intend to fill.

With panic rising, the leaders of both democracies and dictatorships prove equally willing to destroy anything and anyone to save themselves. Forced into action before he's fully ready, Fade finds himself at the sharp end of a mission to stop a menace unlike any faced before. If he fails, the consequences will be unimaginable. But what if he succeeds?

No one elected the people he's working for. And God sure as hell didn't ordain them. Has he signed on to save the human race or to help quietly enslave it?

Fade In tackles the complex threats posed by the modern era and introduces a character destined to take his place among legends like Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher, and Gabriel Allon.

Review Quotes

"Fresh and incredibly relevant to today's geopolitical landscape, Fade In is a slow-burn thriller that explodes with violence and leaves you stunned. . . Thriller fans will enjoy Fade In on its own merits but will also be excited for the potential of where this series can go in the future." --Steven Netter "Best Thriller Books"

"The most fun I've had reading a thriller in a while . . . (Fade is) an invigorating, witty, and highly-likable protagonist."--Kashif Hussain "Best Thriller Books"

"A new genius for taut, compulsive adventure writing."--Tom Clancy

"Kyle Mills is a master of the page-turner. His attention to detail and his smooth style will keep you reading well into the night."--Vince Flynn

"Mills does the large-scale thriller better than anyone else working in the genre today. As a matter of fact, he may do it better than anyone who's ever sent a character out to save the world."-- "Booklist"

"One of the best thriller writers on the planet."-- "The Real Book Spy"

"Spicy, smart, and entertaining. Kyle Mills knows what he's doing."--Steve Berry

"Writing in the Tom Clancy tradition, Kyle Mills has produced a power-packed drama about the men and women who battle the bad guys to protect us all."--William H. Webster, former director of the FBI and CIA

About the Author

Kyle Mills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty-three political thrillers, including nine in Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp series and three for Robert Ludlum. He initially found inspiration from his father, an FBI agent and former Interpol director, and still draws on his contacts in the intelligence community to give his books such realism. Avid outdoor athletes and travelers, he and his wife split their time between Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Granada, Spain. Visit his website at KyleMills.com or connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KyleMillsAuthor.