Overview

In the heart of Africa, CIA Special Agent Alexandra Martel's safari with her father spirals into a deadly game of betrayal when he is kidnapped by rebels. Suddenly, her peaceful Serengeti vacation transforms into a desperate race against time. As the general is held by local rebels, Russian mercenaries and Chinese MSS operatives descend on East Africa, all hunting the military secrets locked in her father's mind. Alex assembles an elite team to navigate the treacherous terrain, but complications arise when her CIA boss, Caleb, shows up unexpectedly, stirring feelings she's tried to bury since her husband's death. As competing forces close in, Alex uncovers betrayals stretching from the Serengeti to the highest levels of global intelligence. Trust becomes as scarce as water in the African savanna. With enemies converging from all sides, Alex must embrace her darkest instincts to save her father. But in a world where allies become enemies, and nothing is as it seems, how much of herself is she willing to sacrifice to honor the bonds of blood?

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""In Blood Oath, Steve Urszenyi delivers his most gripping thriller yet--an explosive mix of heart-pounding action, razor-sharp tradecraft, and the bonds that define heroism. Special Agent Alex Martel is fierce, unforgettable, and unstoppable."" --Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Line Between ""Blood Oath is as unforgiving as the African savanna--raw, relentless, and charged with danger at every turn. Steve Urszenyi delivers a high-stakes, high-speed thriller packed with pulse-pounding action and puts us back in the field with one of the genre's most unforgettable heroes--Special Agent Alex Martel. This is smart, razor-sharp storytelling."" --Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Honor ""If you're looking for a lights-out new series to read, starring a tough-as-nails female protagonist, don't wait a second longer to meet Alex Martel!"" --Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood Praise for the Alex Martel thrillers: ""Alex is a formidable addition to the pantheon of kick-ass heroines of military thrillers."" --Publishers Weekly on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi's extensive use of military lingo and odd flashes of humor will appeal to aficionados of the spy genre."" --Booklist on Out in the Cold ""This follow-up to Perfect Shot proves that Alex Martel and her cohorts lead one of the better special-ops series out there. Alex and Caleb, her current boss and possible love interest, are characters readers will follow anywhere. Fans of these novels should have Urszenyi on their mandatory reading pile."" --First Clue ""Well-developed characters battling their way through a complex plotline rich in conspiracy, espionage, and political and international intrigue keep readers highly engaged from the first page to the last in Out in the Cold. Highly recommended to fans of high-action, covert, political thrillers."" --Mystery & Suspense ""Perfect Shot was a fantastic ride. Steve Urszenyi rolls on the throttle in Out in the Cold to make it even better! Alexandra Martel is one terrific protagonist!"" --Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy: Shadow of the Dragon ""In the world of espionage and high-stakes thrillers, few authors can match the adrenaline-fueled intensity and pulse-pounding action of Out in the Cold, the latest novel from Steve Urszenyi, who catapults readers into a deadly game of cat and mouse as Alex Martel once again races against time to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to plunge the world into chaos... Prepare to be captivated from the very first page!"" --Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood ""With Out in the Cold, Steve Urszenyi delivers another electrifying, world-class thriller. The writing is precise, poignant, and utterly compelling. A jaw-dropper from start to finish."" --Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Elias Network. ""Alexandra Martel is the heroine readers are clamoring for, and Out in the Cold delivers the goods. Steve Urszenyi skillfully crafts a narrative as chilling as the Arctic winds, brimming with action that grips readers from start to finish and showcases Alex as a protagonist who effortlessly rivals renowned characters like Scot Harvath and Court Gentry."" --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and bestselling author of Unknown Rider, a Battle Born Thriller ""Urszenyi has done it again with Out in the Cold... I needed special agent Alex Martel in my counterterrorism unit in the 80's and 90's."" --Fred Burton, former counterterrorism special agent and New York Times best-selling author ""This latest Alex Martel thriller is a gnarly espionage novel."" --Dayton Daily News on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi brings his background as a police tactical medic to this boldly authentic debut, introducing an impressive female warrior in the first of an anticipated series."" -Booklist on Perfect Shot ""Urszenyi is a writer to watch."" -Publishers Weekly on Perfect Shot ""Steve Urszenyi's powerful debut starts fast and finishes faster. Full of high-octane thrills and intricate details that bristle with authenticity."" -Mark Greaney, #1 NYT bestselling author of Burner: A Gray Man Novel, on Perfect Shot

Praise for the Alex Martel thrillers: ""Alex is a formidable addition to the pantheon of kick-ass heroines of military thrillers."" --Publishers Weekly on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi's extensive use of military lingo and odd flashes of humor will appeal to aficionados of the spy genre."" --Booklist on Out in the Cold ""This follow-up to Perfect Shot proves that Alex Martel and her cohorts lead one of the better special-ops series out there. Alex and Caleb, her current boss and possible love interest, are characters readers will follow anywhere. Fans of these novels should have Urszenyi on their mandatory reading pile."" --First Clue ""Well-developed characters battling their way through a complex plotline rich in conspiracy, espionage, and political and international intrigue keep readers highly engaged from the first page to the last in Out in the Cold. Highly recommended to fans of high-action, covert, political thrillers."" --Mystery & Suspense ""Perfect Shot was a fantastic ride. Steve Urszenyi rolls on the throttle in Out in the Cold to make it even better! Alexandra Martel is one terrific protagonist!"" --Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy: Shadow of the Dragon ""In the world of espionage and high-stakes thrillers, few authors can match the adrenaline-fueled intensity and pulse-pounding action of Out in the Cold, the latest novel from Steve Urszenyi, who catapults readers into a deadly game of cat and mouse as Alex Martel once again races against time to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to plunge the world into chaos... Prepare to be captivated from the very first page!"" --Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood ""With Out in the Cold, Steve Urszenyi delivers another electrifying, world-class thriller. The writing is precise, poignant, and utterly compelling. A jaw-dropper from start to finish."" --Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Elias Network. ""Alexandra Martel is the heroine readers are clamoring for, and Out in the Cold delivers the goods. Steve Urszenyi skillfully crafts a narrative as chilling as the Arctic winds, brimming with action that grips readers from start to finish and showcases Alex as a protagonist who effortlessly rivals renowned characters like Scot Harvath and Court Gentry."" --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and bestselling author of Unknown Rider, a Battle Born Thriller ""Urszenyi has done it again with Out in the Cold... I needed special agent Alex Martel in my counterterrorism unit in the 80's and 90's."" --Fred Burton, former counterterrorism special agent and New York Times best-selling author ""This latest Alex Martel thriller is a gnarly espionage novel."" --Dayton Daily News on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi brings his background as a police tactical medic to this boldly authentic debut, introducing an impressive female warrior in the first of an anticipated series."" -Booklist on Perfect Shot ""Urszenyi is a writer to watch."" -Publishers Weekly on Perfect Shot ""Steve Urszenyi's powerful debut starts fast and finishes faster. Full of high-octane thrills and intricate details that bristle with authenticity."" -Mark Greaney, #1 NYT bestselling author of Burner: A Gray Man Novel, on Perfect Shot

""In Blood Oath, Steve Urszenyi delivers his most gripping thriller yet--an explosive mix of heart-pounding action, razor-sharp tradecraft, and the bonds that define heroism. Special Agent Alex Martel is fierce, unforgettable, and unstoppable."" --Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Line Between Praise for the Alex Martel thrillers: ""Alex is a formidable addition to the pantheon of kick-ass heroines of military thrillers."" --Publishers Weekly on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi's extensive use of military lingo and odd flashes of humor will appeal to aficionados of the spy genre."" --Booklist on Out in the Cold ""This follow-up to Perfect Shot proves that Alex Martel and her cohorts lead one of the better special-ops series out there. Alex and Caleb, her current boss and possible love interest, are characters readers will follow anywhere. Fans of these novels should have Urszenyi on their mandatory reading pile."" --First Clue ""Well-developed characters battling their way through a complex plotline rich in conspiracy, espionage, and political and international intrigue keep readers highly engaged from the first page to the last in Out in the Cold. Highly recommended to fans of high-action, covert, political thrillers."" --Mystery & Suspense ""Perfect Shot was a fantastic ride. Steve Urszenyi rolls on the throttle in Out in the Cold to make it even better! Alexandra Martel is one terrific protagonist!"" --Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy: Shadow of the Dragon ""In the world of espionage and high-stakes thrillers, few authors can match the adrenaline-fueled intensity and pulse-pounding action of Out in the Cold, the latest novel from Steve Urszenyi, who catapults readers into a deadly game of cat and mouse as Alex Martel once again races against time to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to plunge the world into chaos... Prepare to be captivated from the very first page!"" --Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood ""With Out in the Cold, Steve Urszenyi delivers another electrifying, world-class thriller. The writing is precise, poignant, and utterly compelling. A jaw-dropper from start to finish."" --Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Elias Network. ""Alexandra Martel is the heroine readers are clamoring for, and Out in the Cold delivers the goods. Steve Urszenyi skillfully crafts a narrative as chilling as the Arctic winds, brimming with action that grips readers from start to finish and showcases Alex as a protagonist who effortlessly rivals renowned characters like Scot Harvath and Court Gentry."" --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and bestselling author of Unknown Rider, a Battle Born Thriller ""Urszenyi has done it again with Out in the Cold... I needed special agent Alex Martel in my counterterrorism unit in the 80's and 90's."" --Fred Burton, former counterterrorism special agent and New York Times best-selling author ""This latest Alex Martel thriller is a gnarly espionage novel."" --Dayton Daily News on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi brings his background as a police tactical medic to this boldly authentic debut, introducing an impressive female warrior in the first of an anticipated series."" -Booklist on Perfect Shot ""Urszenyi is a writer to watch."" -Publishers Weekly on Perfect Shot ""Steve Urszenyi's powerful debut starts fast and finishes faster. Full of high-octane thrills and intricate details that bristle with authenticity."" -Mark Greaney, #1 NYT bestselling author of Burner: A Gray Man Novel, on Perfect Shot

""In Blood Oath, Steve Urszenyi delivers his most gripping thriller yet--an explosive mix of heart-pounding action, razor-sharp tradecraft, and the bonds that define heroism. Special Agent Alex Martel is fierce, unforgettable, and unstoppable."" --Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author of The Line Between ""Blood Oath is as unforgiving as the African savanna--raw, relentless, and charged with danger at every turn. Steve Urszenyi delivers a high-stakes, high-speed thriller packed with pulse-pounding action and puts us back in the field with one of the genre's most unforgettable heroes--Special Agent Alex Martel. This is smart, razor-sharp storytelling."" --Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Edge of Honor Praise for the Alex Martel thrillers: ""Alex is a formidable addition to the pantheon of kick-ass heroines of military thrillers."" --Publishers Weekly on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi's extensive use of military lingo and odd flashes of humor will appeal to aficionados of the spy genre."" --Booklist on Out in the Cold ""This follow-up to Perfect Shot proves that Alex Martel and her cohorts lead one of the better special-ops series out there. Alex and Caleb, her current boss and possible love interest, are characters readers will follow anywhere. Fans of these novels should have Urszenyi on their mandatory reading pile."" --First Clue ""Well-developed characters battling their way through a complex plotline rich in conspiracy, espionage, and political and international intrigue keep readers highly engaged from the first page to the last in Out in the Cold. Highly recommended to fans of high-action, covert, political thrillers."" --Mystery & Suspense ""Perfect Shot was a fantastic ride. Steve Urszenyi rolls on the throttle in Out in the Cold to make it even better! Alexandra Martel is one terrific protagonist!"" --Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Tom Clancy: Shadow of the Dragon ""In the world of espionage and high-stakes thrillers, few authors can match the adrenaline-fueled intensity and pulse-pounding action of Out in the Cold, the latest novel from Steve Urszenyi, who catapults readers into a deadly game of cat and mouse as Alex Martel once again races against time to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to plunge the world into chaos... Prepare to be captivated from the very first page!"" --Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy and author of Out For Blood ""With Out in the Cold, Steve Urszenyi delivers another electrifying, world-class thriller. The writing is precise, poignant, and utterly compelling. A jaw-dropper from start to finish."" --Simon Gervais, former RCMP counterterrorism officer and bestselling author of The Elias Network. ""Alexandra Martel is the heroine readers are clamoring for, and Out in the Cold delivers the goods. Steve Urszenyi skillfully crafts a narrative as chilling as the Arctic winds, brimming with action that grips readers from start to finish and showcases Alex as a protagonist who effortlessly rivals renowned characters like Scot Harvath and Court Gentry."" --Jack Stewart, retired Navy fighter pilot and bestselling author of Unknown Rider, a Battle Born Thriller ""Urszenyi has done it again with Out in the Cold... I needed special agent Alex Martel in my counterterrorism unit in the 80's and 90's."" --Fred Burton, former counterterrorism special agent and New York Times best-selling author ""This latest Alex Martel thriller is a gnarly espionage novel."" --Dayton Daily News on Out in the Cold ""Urszenyi brings his background as a police tactical medic to this boldly authentic debut, introducing an impressive female warrior in the first of an anticipated series."" -Booklist on Perfect Shot ""Urszenyi is a writer to watch."" -Publishers Weekly on Perfect Shot ""Steve Urszenyi's powerful debut starts fast and finishes faster. Full of high-octane thrills and intricate details that bristle with authenticity."" -Mark Greaney, #1 NYT bestselling author of Burner: A Gray Man Novel, on Perfect Shot

Author Information

STEVE URSZENYI was a paramedic and a tactical medic with the Ontario Provincial Police, where he was a specialist in SWAT, CBRNE, HUSAR, and public order operations. Steve is also the former commander of the Province of Ontario's disaster medical response and all-hazards emergency management team, EMAT, and is a recipient of the Governor General of Canada EMS Exemplary Service Medal. Steve loves touring on his motorcycle with his wife, Lynne. They live in Toronto and have two grown children.

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