“One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”--Books and Movie Reviews (re Any Means Necessary)LUKE STONE: A SHORT STORY is a 5,300 word short story meant to complement the Luke Stone Thriller series, which is a #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling 7-book action thriller series, beginning with ANY MEANS NECESSARY (Book #1), a free download with over 500 five star reviews!Luke and his son Gunner, taking a rare day off together, are walking a local mall-when Luke, against all odds, encounters an active shooter.Luke can't believe this is happening to him-yet he realizes he must act quickly, must let his instincts kick in and jump into action if he has any chance of saving himself, his son-and the hundreds of civilians who stand no chance without him.A political thriller with non-stop action, dramatic international settings and heart-pounding suspense, the critically-acclaimed Luke Stone Thriller series is an explosive new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.“Thriller writing at its best. Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”-Midwest Book Review (re Any Means Necessary)The Luke Stone prequel series (THE FORGING OF LUKE STONE) is now available!