{"product_id":"cold-fear-isbn-9780593356333","title":"Cold Fear","description":"\u003cb\u003eFinn’s search for his memory of one fateful night leads him to Iceland—only to be followed by an unhinged assassin intent on stopping him—in the riveting follow-up to \u003ci\u003eSteel Fear,\u003c\/i\u003e from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling writing team Webb \u0026amp; Mann, combat-decorated Navy SEAL Brandon Webb and award-winning author John David Mann.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“One of the best crime novels of the year . . . a brilliant blend of procedural mystery and geopolitical thriller.”—Jeffery Deaver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHunting Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisgraced Navy SEAL Finn is on the run. A wanted man since he jumped ship from the USS \u003ci\u003eAbraham Lincoln,\u003c\/i\u003e he’s sought for questioning in connection to war crimes committed in Yemen by a rogue element in his SEAL team. But his memory of that night—as well as the true fate of his mentor and only friend, Lieutenant Kennedy—is a gaping hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinn learns that three members of his team have been quietly redeployed to Iceland, which is a puzzle in itself; the tiny island nation is famous for being one of the most peaceful, crime-free places on the planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis mission is simple: track down the three corrupt SEALs and find out what really happened that night in Yemen. But two problems stand in his way. On his first night in town a young woman mysteriously drowns—and a local detective suspects Finn’s involvement. What’s worse, a SEAL-turned-contract-killer with skills equal to Finn’s own has been hired to make sure he never gets the answers he’s looking for. And he’s followed Finn all the way to the icy north.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eCold Fear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A blockbuster! \u003ci\u003eCold Fear\u003c\/i\u003e grabs you on the first page and never lets go. A brilliant blend of procedural mystery and geopolitical thriller, this book offers up truly rich and compelling characters, nonstop plotting, and surprises every few chapters. This is, hands down, one of the best crime novels of the year. And on top of that, I now know Reykjavík like a natural born resident!”\u003cb\u003e—Jeffery Deaver, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eHunting Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“John David Mann and Brandon Webb, award-winning author and combat-decorated SEAL, take a second deep dive with Finn in a thriller set against the typically peaceful backdrop of cold, dark Iceland. From the moment a real-life little mermaid is found drowned beneath the ice, the pages turn fast enough to fly, contemporary issues of systemic corruption play out, and the hunt for true justice is on.”\u003cb\u003e—Jenny Milchman, Mary Higgins Clark Award–winning author of \u003ci\u003eCover of Snow\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Second Mother\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eCold Fear\u003c\/i\u003e is a hugely satisfying novel and the best kind of thriller: propulsive action, a twisty and smart mystery, emotionally resonant characters, and top-notch writing that brings to life a rich, layered setting. Highly recommend.”\u003cb\u003e—Lou Berney, author of\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNovember Road\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“As they did in \u003ci\u003eSteel Fear\u003c\/i\u003e . . . the authors combine genuine talent for old-school adventure . . . with a full-bodied portrait of an introspective, good-hearted yet deeply troubled hero.”\u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The balance of action and characterization is perfect, and Jack Reacher fans will find much to like in Finn. This complex, suspenseful thriller proves that the authors’ collaborative fiction debut was no fluke.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSteel Fear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sensationally good—an instant classic, maybe an instant legend.\u003ci\u003e Steel Fear \u003c\/i\u003etakes all the strengths of a traditional thriller and makes them as modern as tomorrow.”\u003cb\u003e—#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lee Child\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absolutely amazing thriller! \u003ci\u003eSteel Fear\u003c\/i\u003e comes in hot and never slows down. Exciting, action-packed, and twisty from stem to stern. This will be one of the hottest books of the summer!”\u003cb\u003e—#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Brad Thor\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSteel Fear\u003c\/i\u003e is deadly good, a five-star scorcher from first page to last. The enigmatic and mysterious Finn is the next big thriller superstar.”\u003cb\u003e—#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Robert Crais\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrandon Webb\u003c\/b\u003e is a combat-decorated Navy SEAL sniper turned entrepreneur who has built two brands into an eight-figure business. As a U.S. Navy chief he was head instructor at the Navy SEAL sniper school, which produced some of America’s most legendary snipers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn David Mann\u003c\/b\u003e is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestsellers and five national bestsellers. His writing has won multiple awards, including the Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its “contributions to positive global change.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWebb and Mann have written eight books together, including their \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling memoir, \u003ci\u003eThe Red Circle,\u003c\/i\u003e and their first thriller, \u003ci\u003eSteel Fear\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cb\u003ePrologue \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deserted city street. The distant ruckus of drunken revelers, laughter, Christmas carol fragments. Under the faint glow of streetlights a flurry of snowflakes drifts to the frigid cobblestone surface, then swirls aside as a girl sprints past. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBare feet. No coat. Mid-twenties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe darts through an intersection. Then another. Street names she can’t pronounce. On a wild guess she takes a left at the next corner and runs another block before stopping, bent over, hands on knees, breathing like a trapped animal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere’s nothing but the silence of the snow and her own rapid panting. She looks around, frantic. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHas she gone too far? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTakes off running again. Squinting at the street signs, pleading for them to make sense. Fighting back the urge to stop and scan the darkness behind her. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sound of her feet slapping the slick street surface drums against her ears . . . images explode through her mind—the mines . . . the Englishman . . . the lake house— \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe pushes them away. Her feet are bleeding, but she has to keep going. She has to— \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWas that a glimpse of someone passing on the far side of the street? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe slows long enough to peer back through the murk. No one there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe spat out the last pill, but the drugs are still too strong. She can’t tell what is hallucination and what is real. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep going. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer feet slapping the cobblestones . . . the mines . . . the Englishman . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe won’t make it. It was a crazy idea. Should have known it was pointless to try. She reaches the next corner— \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd there it is. Spread out before her like a banquet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She stops again, hands on knees, gasping, the Arctic air searing her lungs. Squints into the dark and feels a rush of bitter relief. Not a hallucination. Really there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA patch of open water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe driver told her about this the day she arrived. In December the pond is covered in ice, he said, ice so thick they hold hockey matches on it. Except right here, at this spot. The city keeps this northeast corner heated year-round. “For the ducks!” he chortled. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd sure enough, through the gloom she can see their little bodies, tucked into themselves for warmth, still and silent. Living, breathing ducks, asleep on the water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do they survive the winters here? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow does anyone survive the winters here? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe whips her head around, suddenly alert, eyes and ears straining in the dark. There’s no one behind her. The only sounds she hears are her own hard breath and the faint splish-splash as she steps into the shallow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom her pocket she pulls a stick of lipstick, blood-red. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStares at it, her heart pounding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe isn’t supposed to know. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsn’t supposed to know about any of it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut she does. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHands trembling from the cold, she twists the lipstick open, pulls up her shirt with one hand and with the other scrawls a single word upside-down across her abdomen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Then lets the lipstick fall from her fingers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe strips out of her clothes, tossing each item behind her. Stark naked, she takes a few more steps into the water. Another flurry of snowflakes falls around her, the air a blast freezer on her skin. Teeth chattering, she kneels. 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