Warpath

Axel Blaze #10

by Bill Runner

A cartel kingpin. A botched raid. A blood-soaked vendetta.
When Mexico’s deadliest cartel, La Manada, spills blood on American soil, Delta Force Captain Axel Blaze gets the call. His capture cartel boss Javier Salazar and crush his empire. No red tape. No half-measures.
But when an ambush forces Blaze to pull back stateside, the cartel takes the fight across the border—hitting civilians, targeting officials, daring him to respond.
Now, it’s personal. This time, it’s not about taking prisoners—it’s about ending threats. Blaze is coming for Salazar, and he won’t stop until La Manada is nothing but a smoldering memory.
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Praise for the
“Blaze combines the force of Reacher, the unapologetic badassery of Dirty Harry, the savagery of Frank Castle, and the calculated precision of Bourne.”
"Blaze is a no-nonsense guy. Shoot second...after head butting the guy first. My kind of hero!"
“Blaze is a badass in the real sense of the word. He doesn’t stop until every bad guy is broken or dead.”
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Readers are
★★★★★ “…non-stop action…”
★★★★★ “…fast and violent…”
★★★★★ “Blaze is the new badass in town!!”
★★★★★ “Must read! This series rocks!!”

Genres: Thriller, Mystery Thriller, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense

242 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 10, 2025

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Pat Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Relentless Ride with Real Grit
Bill Runner knocks it out of the park with Warpath. Blaze is in top form, charging headfirst into danger with the kind of raw determination that defines elite operators. The cartel plot is terrifyingly real, and the tactical sequences are razor-sharp—Runner clearly knows his stuff. What impressed me most was how grounded the action felt. Every move had weight, every choice carried consequences. Plus, the tension with Sofia adds a surprising layer of emotion. This isn’t just another shoot-’em-up—it’s a smart, unflinching story of vengeance, justice, and grit. A total blast from start to finish.

[Bob Galloway · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Relentless Ride With Blaze. Warpath pulls you into a fast-moving, bullet-fueled thrill ride from page one. The cartel is vicious, the stakes are global, and Blaze is exactly the kind of no-nonsense warrior you want leading the charge. The pacing is intense, with just enough personal moments to breathe between firefights. Runner knows how to write authentic military action without ever slowing the pace. From the streets of Tijuana to a daring op on US soil, every chapter crackles with tension. Blaze fans will love this next chapter—it’s raw, explosive, and packed with heart. Lock and load—it’s war.

[Bette Reith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my all-time favorite series. Each book keeps getting better and better. I finished this book in a day! I did not want to put it down. The author writes each book so that a reader can still enjoy it thoroughly, but I would highly recommend starting from the beginning to better understand the characters. I am not usually a fan of military style novels, but these have me hooked. Cowboy is a member of Delta Force. He and his team go about righting wrongs that, if done "strictly" by the law, would never be accomplished.

Highly recommended. Thanks to BookSirens for the ARC of this book.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is like a punch to the face—and I LOVED it!
Yo. If you want something calm and cozy, run away now. But if you’re in the mood for straight-up mayhem, cartel chaos, and one badass dude with a grudge, Warpath DELIVERS. Axel Blaze is basically a human wrecking ball with a cause, and every chapter had me like: “OH SNAP, HE DID NOT JUST DO THAT.” It’s gritty, it’s brutal, it’s awesome. This book doesn’t just bring the heat—it is the explosion. 💥🔥💪

[Abigail L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warpath is a high-octane military thriller that kicks off with a cartel raid gone wrong and only accelerates from there. Captain Axel Blaze is the kind of character you root for—flawed, fearless, and absolutely unrelenting when pushed too far. What I really liked was how the action didn’t feel over-the-top; it was intense, yes, but grounded in the emotional weight of revenge and justice. It kept me turning the pages because I needed to see how far Blaze would go to get the job done.

[Dena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series never fails me. This book takes place while Blaze is still on active duty, and does a good job with developing background for a few of the minor characters in the series.

While he as dealt with the Cartel in other books, this was unique and exciting, so it did not feel like a repeat of earlier tales. The action moved quickly and was 100% what you expect from this series.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[RoseVE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this in one sitting. I couldn't stop. Action from page one to the very end. Great characters, great plot with lots of twists. This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys military ops and non-stop action and suspense. I really enjoyed this one. I highly recommend it!.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kevin Cannon (Monty's Book Reviews) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced and violent. Just what you'd expect from Axle Blaze. After foiling a terrorist bombing attempt designed to kill an entire Army unit, Axle and his team find themselves on the trail of a feared Mexican drug lord.

Love the characters and the frenetic pace but sometimes skip the weapons data.

[Barbara W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warpath

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!!! Bill Runner is a brilliant author with a fantastic imagination and an uncanny ability for story telling. It was full of suspense, action, adventure and a lot of rooting for Axel Blaze and all of his friends and cohorts!!! I would highly recommend this series and can't wait to start the next book!!! Happy Reading!!!!

[Shana Pare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopeful

Yes, I am hopeful that there really are warriors like Axel Blaze and his men, doing what needs to be done to keep us safe. It would be seriously disappointing if there aren't.

[KerryO · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex and his team go to war with a Mexican cartel leader whose is intent is to increase his business in the U.S. I really enjoyed the action and planning that went into Axel’s campaign against this narco terrorist. Looking forward to more of Axel’s exploits.

[Marley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read and one of the best books I've read in awhile.Suspenseful Page turner, with great characters. I would recommend this to YA readers and readers who love suspense and action.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cherie Melbourne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warpath

Yet another fast paced page turner from Bill Runner. I love the banter between the guys and how they get things done as efficiently as possible. I'm totally looking forward to the next book in the series.

[Suki Rickey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 10

Book 10 was a fun read and had a few errors throughout. The plot and characters are developed well. There is a lot of back and forth between locations, but it has a few fun twists in the mix.

[Connie Hamby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good action book!

This was a book you don't want to put down if you like really good action books you will love Axel Blaze thanks to Bill Runner!

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

[Molly · Rating 5 out of 5]

when things get personal, it's all about burning it all down

intense and devastating action, drama and adventures.

[Robert W Waterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super novel

Well constructed. Very entertaining. I hope this author continues to produce works like this one.
He deserves many accolades for his production..

[David Berkley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!

A great plot only Blaze can fight through. Plenty of action and suspense in this thriller. Can't wait for more.

[summent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

My rating: five stars

[Pete Hales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Total Badass!

Another fast paced cracker in the Axel Blaze series. Expertly written, you feel like you are there watching the action unfold.

[clwyd wyn roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

And still it goes on.

I'd love to see this book made into a film, non stop action, I don't
Know where the author gets his ideas from.

[Dwight Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another page turner with Blaze
and the boys. Looking forward to
book 12 as I read 11 before 10.

[ShanDizzy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started with the basics, keeping my tone calm but firm. “The objective is simple: dismantle the cartel’s operational capability in Tijuana. We’ll target their leadership, logistics, and key assets. The goal is to leave them in complete disarray and take Salazar alive.”