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Jack Widow #18
Kill Promise (Jack Widow
Promises are meant to be kept. Especially a promise like this. Jack Widow is submarine-watching near Kitsap Naval Base, outside Seattle, when he runs into an old friend. In a hurry, his sailor buddy takes him to a prestigious medal the Navy Cross. The event is a “big deal” because the medal is going to the first Native American woman recipient. Who is she? Lou Cosay is a highly decorated former sailor-turned-NCIS agent. She’s smart, tough, and deadly. Admirals, Journalists, politicians, indigenous groups, and even the Secretary of the Navy are there. But when Cosay doesn’t show up, it leaves everyone worried. What would make her miss such an important event in her life? Answering this question, Widow discovers she’s vanished without a trace. Digging deeper takes him to Sawyer Lake, North Dakota, an off-grid kind of place. A place with deadly secrets. What’s in Sawyer Lake? A promise. A promise that must be kept. A promise to kill.
546 pages, Paperback
First published December 19, 2022
About the author
Scott Blade
44 books332 followersUSA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLER - Scott Blade is a Nomadvelist, a drifter and author. He writes the bestselling Jack Widow book series, two of which reached the Top 100 list on Amazon, knocking Harry Potter & Jack Reacher off the top spots, which angered one of the big publishers. Scott wears that fact as a badge of honor.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
Scott Blade isn't a traditional novelist who spends his time stuck behind a computer desk in some dreary office. He truly walks the walk. He drifts around like the nomad he writes about, touring the world, writing mysteries and searching for the perfect coffee.
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December 24, 2022
If You’ve Come This Far. Read The Book. Outstanding!
“Kill Promise” is another outstanding book in the “Jack Widow Series” as well as one that warrants a 10-Star Rating!
Highly Recommended.
“Kill Promise” is another outstanding book in the “Jack Widow Series” as well as one that warrants a 10-Star Rating!
Highly Recommended.
December 30, 2022
Jack Widow is back in The Kill Promise by Scott Blade. This is one of the best books in the series by far. The first couple of chapters is brilliant, I really got hooked on the woman tied to a tree. Sadly after about two thirds of the book it became a little standard Widow but that is still a heck of a good read. I still can't stop wondering what would have happened if Blade had been alowed to continue with his original idea about Reachers son looking for his father? Ah, well it is what it is, (unless it isn't). I have been following this author for a long time now and I think he writes some damn good books, may he long continue doing so.
December 26, 2022
Great Book!
Scott Blade never fails to deliver. I have read all 18 of the Jack Widow series and loved every one of them. I can't turn the pages fast enough!
Scott Blade never fails to deliver. I have read all 18 of the Jack Widow series and loved every one of them. I can't turn the pages fast enough!
December 24, 2022
Brilliant
Another Scott Blade masterpiece. I love the Jack Widow series. Much better than Jack Reacher!!! Waiting for the next one :)
Another Scott Blade masterpiece. I love the Jack Widow series. Much better than Jack Reacher!!! Waiting for the next one :)
January 2, 2023
Really appreciated this series who keep getting better and better! This last one was no exceptions since the actions and suspense was thru the very last page! Thanks to the author for sharing!
August 23, 2026
A Widow in North Dakota
A review of the Black Lion LLC eBook (December 19, 2022) released simultaneously with the paperback.
Former NCIS Agent/Navy SEAL Jack Widow is pulled into a search for present day NCIS Agent Lou Cosby who has apparently gone AWOL, missing her own Navy Cross awarding ceremony. Cosby is known as a dedicated and loyal service member, so her disappearance raises suspicions. The trail leads back to her Mokani* tribal homelands in North Dakota.
Widow finds Cosby but rather than report her to the authorities he instead joins in her hunt for the people who killed her sister many years before. As always in a Jack Widow book the retribution comes hard and fast at the final confrontation.
If Jack Widow is new to you, you might want to read my review of Gone Forever (Jack Widow #1 - 2016) at Son of a Reacher Man for an introduction to the character.
Footnote
* I could not find any such American Indian tribe or language. The word Nakai is of Navajo origin and in that language it means "young warrior" or "brave young man."
Trivia and Links
Author Scott Blade first introduced the character as Jack Cameron and presumably those books had many more Jack Reacher references and were likely subject to a copyright claim (This is my assumption, I did not research any of the legal history). Those books in the Jack Cameron series are now out of print and the character was revised as Jack Widow in a series which has now reached 22 novels (as of 2026). Books #1 and #2 and #13 (previous #3) have the same titles & similar plots in both series. All of the other books have new plots in the current Jack Widow series.
A review of the Black Lion LLC eBook (December 19, 2022) released simultaneously with the paperback.
“Okay, so what do you do now? You a cop or private investigator or something?” “Neither. I do nothing. I just wander around.”
“What? Like a drifter?”
“Yeah.”
She said, “You’re a Nakai.”
“What’s that? People’ve called me that all day.”
“It’s a Mokani* word. It just means a man who wanders.”
Former NCIS Agent/Navy SEAL Jack Widow is pulled into a search for present day NCIS Agent Lou Cosby who has apparently gone AWOL, missing her own Navy Cross awarding ceremony. Cosby is known as a dedicated and loyal service member, so her disappearance raises suspicions. The trail leads back to her Mokani* tribal homelands in North Dakota.
Widow finds Cosby but rather than report her to the authorities he instead joins in her hunt for the people who killed her sister many years before. As always in a Jack Widow book the retribution comes hard and fast at the final confrontation.
If Jack Widow is new to you, you might want to read my review of Gone Forever (Jack Widow #1 - 2016) at Son of a Reacher Man for an introduction to the character.
Footnote
* I could not find any such American Indian tribe or language. The word Nakai is of Navajo origin and in that language it means "young warrior" or "brave young man."
Trivia and Links
Author Scott Blade first introduced the character as Jack Cameron and presumably those books had many more Jack Reacher references and were likely subject to a copyright claim (This is my assumption, I did not research any of the legal history). Those books in the Jack Cameron series are now out of print and the character was revised as Jack Widow in a series which has now reached 22 novels (as of 2026). Books #1 and #2 and #13 (previous #3) have the same titles & similar plots in both series. All of the other books have new plots in the current Jack Widow series.
December 27, 2022
#18 GETS 5 STARS
Every one of the books are gripping thrillers! I never get over the surprises that Widow brings. I think that Mr. Blade has the heart of a super hero that comes to life in every novel. Don’t miss this one for sure.
Every one of the books are gripping thrillers! I never get over the surprises that Widow brings. I think that Mr. Blade has the heart of a super hero that comes to life in every novel. Don’t miss this one for sure.
December 28, 2022
Best one yet.
Scott, keep up the good work. Widow is a step higher than Reacher and this one had some great twists.
Scott, keep up the good work. Widow is a step higher than Reacher and this one had some great twists.
December 26, 2022
Spellbinding
Like all the Jack Widow books, this grabs you and keeps you hooked until the last word. This is a great series; and, I recommend you read them all in order. This one was worth the wait, as they all are!
Like all the Jack Widow books, this grabs you and keeps you hooked until the last word. This is a great series; and, I recommend you read them all in order. This one was worth the wait, as they all are!
December 22, 2022
Greatness!
Probably one of the best books in the series. The strong plot with a great main character that does it all.
Probably one of the best books in the series. The strong plot with a great main character that does it all.
January 18, 2023
Always look forward to another Widow book. This time he's in Seattle near a naval base he is familiar with and runs into an old friend who invites him to a special ceremony on base-awarding the Navy Cross to Lou Cosay. However, Lou is a no show which is unlike her.
His friend asks him to look into her disappearance and it leads Widow to Sawyer Lake near the Canadian border and Lou's hometown. There is evil there and Lou made a promise to her mother to find out how her younger brother was killed.
Widow arrives and proceeds to wreak havoc until he finds Lou and helps her get justice.
The first half was a bit slow and the action picked up later in the book.
His friend asks him to look into her disappearance and it leads Widow to Sawyer Lake near the Canadian border and Lou's hometown. There is evil there and Lou made a promise to her mother to find out how her younger brother was killed.
Widow arrives and proceeds to wreak havoc until he finds Lou and helps her get justice.
The first half was a bit slow and the action picked up later in the book.
January 5, 2023
What a way to start a book, tied to a tree? It was more of a prologue then a chapter as it didn’t go anywhere .This is a good story except at the end of chapter 15 to the start of 16 where it gets totally confusing since he uses the Vedely name in the police station and the again in the car with Harvey. Finally at the end of y17 Cosay shows up. It takes a couple of chapters more and we learn of Altan Vedely, the Sheriffs brother. When Widow probably should have drown, Blade writes him out of it using a staple,doubtful. All in all quite the story.
January 6, 2023
Good.
A good thriller that has Widow going in search of a former colleague who failed to turn up at her medal award ceremony. The search takes him to native America reservation land close to the Canadian border eventually meeting in face to face contact. The outcome of the contact has Widow agreeing to help her find the killer of her brother years previously and the private investigator helping her who is missing. The search uncovers a murderous organisation putting Widow and herself and family in peril. A good story.
A good thriller that has Widow going in search of a former colleague who failed to turn up at her medal award ceremony. The search takes him to native America reservation land close to the Canadian border eventually meeting in face to face contact. The outcome of the contact has Widow agreeing to help her find the killer of her brother years previously and the private investigator helping her who is missing. The search uncovers a murderous organisation putting Widow and herself and family in peril. A good story.
August 11, 2024
Scott Blade delivers another solid adventure with Kill Promise, taking Jack Widow fans on a wild ride through small-town America. This time, Widow is drawn into the disappearance of an NCIS officer in her hometown, leading him into a dangerous tangle with the usual mix of rural villains and an elite group of ex-SEALs on a deadly hunt. The book offers a bit more depth than Blade's usual fare, with a slow-burn buildup that keeps the tension high, though the ending might feel a tad too brief for some. That said, if you're familiar with Blade's style, you know exactly what you're getting—thrilling action, a rugged hero, and a plot that keeps you turning the pages. Overall, Kill Promise is another enjoyable outing for Widow, earning a solid 8 out of 10.
December 26, 2022
The 18 in a long line of exciting Jack Widow adventures. This time he is near the Naval base outside of Seattle when he runs in to an old friend and talked into attending and award ceremony. Lou Cosay is about to be the first female Native American recipient of the Naval Cross. She never showed. She is in Sawyer Lake North Dakota so Widow heads there to find out why. The action is nonstop in Sawyer Lake
January 29, 2023
Another 100% Enjoyable Non Stop Jack Widow Read
The only thing I would say, is to start at the beginning of the series so you can fully appreciate the main character.
This book was so enjoyable, I didn’t want it to stop. Seriously conflicted between wanting to devour the story without pause, and wanting it to last…
Devour won out, and I can’t wait for the next installment in the series.
If you haven’t yet read any books in this series, then do yourself a favor and jump in!
The only thing I would say, is to start at the beginning of the series so you can fully appreciate the main character.
This book was so enjoyable, I didn’t want it to stop. Seriously conflicted between wanting to devour the story without pause, and wanting it to last…
Devour won out, and I can’t wait for the next installment in the series.
If you haven’t yet read any books in this series, then do yourself a favor and jump in!
December 30, 2022
Best author ever....
These books are tantalizing and addictive. Once you start the first book you feel like your drawn in to Jack Widows world and you must keep reading to know what happens next, where will he go, who will be meet, and whose life is at stake. Try this author and this series, you won't be disappointed.
These books are tantalizing and addictive. Once you start the first book you feel like your drawn in to Jack Widows world and you must keep reading to know what happens next, where will he go, who will be meet, and whose life is at stake. Try this author and this series, you won't be disappointed.
January 30, 2023
Mr. Blade never fails to give the goods
If you’re reading this book then I can only assume that you’ve read the others in the series. As with some authors, these just keep getting better.
If you’re looking at this and you’ve not read the series then don’t bother with this one. Start at the beginning and know that you have 18 books of unabashed reading pleasure ahead of you.
If you’re reading this book then I can only assume that you’ve read the others in the series. As with some authors, these just keep getting better.
If you’re looking at this and you’ve not read the series then don’t bother with this one. Start at the beginning and know that you have 18 books of unabashed reading pleasure ahead of you.
March 16, 2023
Five Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I have read all of the books in the Jack Widow series. I have never been disappointed. They are all action packed and always leave me wanting to read the next book. A big thank you to the author Scott Blade. I look forward to reading the next book. A well deserved 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I have read all of the books in the Jack Widow series. I have never been disappointed. They are all action packed and always leave me wanting to read the next book. A big thank you to the author Scott Blade. I look forward to reading the next book. A well deserved 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
October 16, 2023
thank you, Scott Blade
Had forgotten about Jack Widow, thanks for Amazon for the reminder.
With the retreat of the creator of Reacher, Widow is next up.
I do wish he had some emotional depth - but he is who he is, and his creator definitely has the writing chops to craft a compelling mystery.
Bravo!
Had forgotten about Jack Widow, thanks for Amazon for the reminder.
With the retreat of the creator of Reacher, Widow is next up.
I do wish he had some emotional depth - but he is who he is, and his creator definitely has the writing chops to craft a compelling mystery.
Bravo!
March 6, 2024
My Night Life
Started this book yesterday and finally gave up and went to bed at 1:00 am. Started again this afternoon. Big mistake. I get so into the story that I am telling them what to do next. Finished it at 2:45 am.
I really enjoy traveling with Widow and can't wait for our next adventure.
Started this book yesterday and finally gave up and went to bed at 1:00 am. Started again this afternoon. Big mistake. I get so into the story that I am telling them what to do next. Finished it at 2:45 am.
I really enjoy traveling with Widow and can't wait for our next adventure.
November 1, 2024
Look what happens when an American Indian NCIS agent and a ex- navy Seal/ NCIS agent team up!
Great read. Wonderful selection of characters in this story. Widow and Lou do a great job getting the job done. Not without some agonizing bouts. The story sure keeps you involved. Where to next?
Great read. Wonderful selection of characters in this story. Widow and Lou do a great job getting the job done. Not without some agonizing bouts. The story sure keeps you involved. Where to next?
December 29, 2022
By the lake
A book that really picks up towards the end. A couple of twists in there to keep it interesting, a suspicious police force. Phone call probably saved a lot of drama. Entertaining.
A book that really picks up towards the end. A couple of twists in there to keep it interesting, a suspicious police force. Phone call probably saved a lot of drama. Entertaining.
December 31, 2022
Amazing!!!
Once again I couldn't put this book down! I always wonder who Widow would help as he always does! I hate to wait so long for the next book but I know it will be worth the wait! Thanks again ,Scott Blade and please keep Widow going.
Once again I couldn't put this book down! I always wonder who Widow would help as he always does! I hate to wait so long for the next book but I know it will be worth the wait! Thanks again ,Scott Blade and please keep Widow going.
January 3, 2023
I am a big fan of the series and the author. This latest book in the series is excellent. The opening chapter is really compelling and from that point the book is a real rollercoaster. Highly recommended. No spoilers just read it you won’t be disappointed.
January 12, 2023
Brilliant
Another brilliant read. I can't wait to read the next book. Jack Widow has some skills normal folk don't have, the evil people should be quaking in their boots. Well worth five stars.
Another brilliant read. I can't wait to read the next book. Jack Widow has some skills normal folk don't have, the evil people should be quaking in their boots. Well worth five stars.
February 4, 2023
Boring first half of book
The action didn’t really pick up until the last few chapters. When the action did pick up, it seemed like the impossible means of escape came in to play. It was too much like a Jack Reacher clone.
The action didn’t really pick up until the last few chapters. When the action did pick up, it seemed like the impossible means of escape came in to play. It was too much like a Jack Reacher clone.
April 4, 2023
The background the author places around the characters, especially Jack Widow, is detailed and involves the reader in the action. The only question is, as in all of his books, how will Jack Widow become involved? Keep writing Scott Blade.
April 22, 2023
Widow delivers again. How did he survive being handcuffed to a chain connected to a cinder block and chained to 3 other villains as they all four were sinking to the bottom of a lake?
Incredible calm under death defying scenes.
This book hooked me from the first page.
Incredible calm under death defying scenes.
This book hooked me from the first page.
March 22, 2024
Book 18 and Jack Widow is still an honorable man!
This author's descriptions makes his books seem so real and possible. I am also a fan of the twists that he reveals in all of them --- This one included. Keep up the great work and now on to Book 19!
This author's descriptions makes his books seem so real and possible. I am also a fan of the twists that he reveals in all of them --- This one included. Keep up the great work and now on to Book 19!
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