Cold Zero is hot! I’ve written a new thriller with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. It arrives 2.10.26, but a few lucky individuals will win a sneak peek. Signing up for the ARC giveaway is simple—all you have to do is complete this form. Best of luck!
Dark Vector Is Available In Paperback
Dark Vector is now available in mass market paperback. This story is an offshoot of the David Slaton series, and introduces Tru Miller as Slaton’s young protege. It’s a thrill a minute!
In the wilds of Siberia, a top-secret Russian fighter goes missing on a test flight. The Russian Air Force begins a search, oblivious to their error: they are looking in the wrong spot. The pilot, Colonel Maxim Primakov, has crash landed during an attempted defection.
The new chief of CIA clandestine operations, David Slaton, wants desperately to find him, but only one man is in a position to reach Primakov―Tru Miller, a rookie operator. Slaton plots a rescue deep inside Russia, not realizing that he will have to outfox the one other man who knows the truth. Victor Dubonin is a general in Russian intelligence. His search for Primakov is deeply personal―and if he doesn’t succeed it will cost him his life.
Soon a small group of Americans, including its top female test pilot, Kai Drake, find themselves hunted in the wilds of Russia. Their survival will depend on one thing―just how resourceful and lethal they can be.
My Debut Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan Novel
My first book in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series, Rules of Engagement, will arrive in May. I’m honored to be writing these iconic characters, and can’t wait for the book to release. Cover art arriving soon!
Cold Zero: Coming 2.10.26
I’m really looking forward to the publication of Cold Zero this February. I cowrote this book with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor, and I promise you it is one intense thriller. This book is completely new and does not include characters from any of our existing novels. The initial reviews are off the charts and I know everyone is going to love this one. Stay tuned to my social media channels—a few lucky readers may get a chance for a sneak peek soon.
Ward Recommends: The Safe House
If you’re ever in downtown Milwaukee, the spy-themed restaurant The Safe House is not to be missed. Your first assignment will be to simply find it—there’s no sign or marquis, just simple red door by a plaque labeled International Exports LTD. Once you enter, be ready with the code words (the website is helpful). This place is great fun, and while your meal is being prepared you can undertake a scavenger hunt in what is basically an espionage-themed museum. Secret passages and a back door alley exit are all on the menu. Enjoy!
My Debut Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan Novel
Big news this month! I will be writing a book next year in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series. This is one of the most iconic thriller series ever, beginning with The Hunt for Red October. I’m deeply honored to have been chosen to carry on the Ryan-verse, following not only Tom Clancy, but the likes of Mark Greaney, Marc Cameron, and Andrews & Wilson.
Rules of Engagement will primarily focus on John Clark, and of course, Jack Ryan. Tom Clancy’s books are among those that steered me into thrillers, first as a reader, and eventually as a writer. I am committed to keeping up the high standards that have been set, and am very much looking forward to sharing ROE with everyone!
Cold Zero: Coming 2.10.26
Cold Zero is coming in February. This is an action-packed story cowritten with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. It’s a thrill a minute and the early reviews are amazing.
This from The Real Book Spy:
“Brad Thor and Ward Larsen have crafted the perfect thriller, one that feels both terrifyingly plausible and utterly unputdownable. Think Red Storm Rising colliding with The Day After Tomorrow—then cranked to eleven. Cold Zero doesn’t just raise the stakes, it detonates them, launching readers into a cinematic adrenaline rush where the Arctic becomes ground zero for World War III.”
Brad and I had a great time signing advance copies of Cold Zero at Bouchercon. Stay tuned to my newsletter for a chance to win yours!
DARK VECTOR: Ebook Special
If you haven’t read Dark Vector it is on sale today August 9th, for $2.99 via Kindle. This is one of my personal favorites, and serves as the introduction of Tru Miller into David Slaton’s world. Check it out today!
Bouchercon: Blood On The Bayou
I’ll be attending Bouchercon in New Orleans next month, from September 3rd - 6th. This is a great conference for the fans of mysteries and thrillers, and a place to connect with your favorite writers. For those attending, I’ve got a special appearance scheduled. Stay tuned for more!
Ward Recommends: BAND OF BROTHERS
Many years ago I enjoyed the miniseries Band of Brothers. I recently had the pleasure of reading the original book of the same name by Stephen Ambrose. This historical account of the journey of one unit through World War II, Easy Company, is even more riveting than the film version. The level of detail is superb, and Ambrose brilliantly captures the mood of the unit through thick and thin. This book is a classic that conveys not only one unit’s wartime exploits, but the depths of human nature.