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Bill Runner

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Bill Runner worked as an investigative journalist before turning to writing novels. He grew up on a regular diet of western novels and movies about lone rangers, which influenced the shaping of Blaze. Bill is an experienced mountain climber and has been a lifelong student of martial arts. Working the crime beat and studying the art of fighting helped make him the author of thriller novels, which are known for well-executed action sequences.

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Happy new year. What will you be working on in 2022?

Bill Runner Happy new year! Thanks for your question. It’s going to be a very busy year as I’ve already begun working on the sequel to my debut novel, Blaze Retur…moreHappy new year! Thanks for your question. It’s going to be a very busy year as I’ve already begun working on the sequel to my debut novel, Blaze Returns. The next instalment in the series is titled Lethal Force. It will see Axel Blaze striking back at hitmen sent after him by the Mexican cartel, SDC, whose operations in Arizona and Nevada were ended by Blaze in Blaze Returns. Lethal Force is due to be published in May. I will begin seeking beta readers for it in late March. But that doesn’t mean it will be time for a break as I plan to immediately jump into the third novel of the series. The name of that is yet to be decided. I have found that taking too long a break from writing makes it increasingly difficult to get back into the flow of writing.(less)

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Hi Bill, Finished Mean Streets a couple of weeks back. Loved the action and descriptions of NYC. I have never been, maybe one day. What are you working on next? Good luck! Pat

Bill Runner Hi Pat,
Thanks for your comment. One thing I love about writing Axel Blaze thrillers is I set each novel in a specific city or state of America. When I…moreHi Pat,
Thanks for your comment. One thing I love about writing Axel Blaze thrillers is I set each novel in a specific city or state of America. When I write a novel, I shift temporarily to where it's based to try and give as authentic a feel as I can. I'm glad you like the descriptions of NYC. The next novel, Unchained Fury, begins in San Francisco, and that's where I am based for now. The action will move from SF to the deserts of California and Nevada. The book will be out around mid-July.
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Bill(less)

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Average rating: 4.51 · 21,174 ratings · 617 reviews · 55 distinct works • Similar authors

	Blaze Returns (Axel Blaze, #1) 4.34 avg rating — 3,799 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lethal Force (Axel Blaze, #2) 4.48 avg rating — 2,535 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hard Target (Axel Blaze #3) 4.54 avg rating — 2,320 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mean Streets (Axel Blaze, #4) 4.51 avg rating — 2,100 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unchained Fury (Axel Blaze, #5) 4.50 avg rating — 1,825 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fear City (Axel Blaze, #7) 4.51 avg rating — 1,276 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Escape (Axel Blaze, #6) 4.53 avg rating — 1,177 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Calm (Axel Blaze, #8) 4.57 avg rating — 1,118 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Mercy (Axel Blaze, #9) 4.57 avg rating — 1,004 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Warpath (Axel Blaze, #10) 4.62 avg rating — 901 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Bill Runner and 2 other people liked Connie Hamby's review of Havoc Rising (Axel Blaze Thriller Book 14): "A really great book! I always enjoy reading about Blaze from Bill Runner I can't wait to see what's next for him I think I have read all of them and will keep reading them as long as he is writing them!"
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Bill Runner and 2 other people liked Shana Pare's review of Havoc Rising (Axel Blaze Thriller Book 14): "Evil lives. Thanks to our military services, various law enforcement departments, and alphabet governmental agencies, the vast majority of us seldom have to deal with that evil. Sometimes one person can change everything. It is my hope that Axel Blaze" Read more of this review »
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Bill Runner made a comment on Ken Robinson’s review of Savage Trail: A Short Story in 13 Chapters (Axel Blaze Thriller) " Thanks. That's something I had in mind as well. I'll try to develop this further next time I get a breather between writing novels. ...more "
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Bill Runner made a comment on Cherie Melbourne’s review of Savage Trail: A Short Story in 13 Chapters (Axel Blaze Thriller) " Thanks! Appreciate the support on Blaze's long journey since Book 1. I'm more than halfway through writing Book 11. ...more "
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Bill Runner made a comment on Pat Ray’s review of Savage Trail: A Short Story in 13 Chapters (Axel Blaze Thriller) " Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the story. ...more "
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“The thing about climbing, or any other complex problem for that matter, is to break it down into specific tasks. Focus on the individual tasks, forget about the whole.”
― Bill Runner, Blaze Returns

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“The men were clearly feeling very confident. Logically, they did have a reason to be cocky—it was a five against one fight. But the main flaw in their logic was they didn’t know their opponent. Downing the shutters means you can take your time doling out punishment as all escape routes have been closed off. But that works both ways. There are times when the hunters become the prey.”
― Bill Runner, Hard Target

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“There isn’t a cure for mad dogs. They’re best put down.”
― Bill Runner, Lethal Force

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