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Alex Mason #15
Extinction C-14
WHEN GENIUS PHYSICIST BILLY SQUIRE VANISHES, ODIN AGENTS MASON AND GALLIN RACE AGAINST SPIES AND ASSASSINS TO STOP A GLOBAL THREAT KNOWN ONLY AS EXTINCTION C-14.
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 6-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
Two questions are eating Nero, the head of ODIN, the Office of the Director of Intelligence where is Dr. Billy Squire? Is he still alive?
He’s not the only one asking those question. The CIA want to know, so do the Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. So does the President.
And so does the Mossad.
Because Squire is a genius with an IQ to match Einstein’s and a special interest in the Holy Grail - energy. And when eccentric billionaire Moschid Robles recruits him from his Ivy League university and puts him to work at the ZPE Corporation, the Military Industrial Complex watch with interest. Here is a genius who can put American defense technology well ahead of her rivals and her enemies.
America’s enemies happened to want to annihilate Israel, so the Mossad are watching too.
And then Squire vanishes without a trace.
That’s when Nero calls his top agents, Alex Mason and Aila Gallin. Their find Squire.
If he is still alive.
Their search takes them half way around the world to London Kuwait and Thailand, and brings them up against the mysterious and lethal Angel Apsara, before they realize the full existential threat they are Extinction C-14.
Multiple time USA TODAY & Amazon 6-million copy bestselling authors DAVID ARCHER and BLAKE BANNER have combined forces to create one hell of a thriller series!
Two questions are eating Nero, the head of ODIN, the Office of the Director of Intelligence where is Dr. Billy Squire? Is he still alive?
He’s not the only one asking those question. The CIA want to know, so do the Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. So does the President.
And so does the Mossad.
Because Squire is a genius with an IQ to match Einstein’s and a special interest in the Holy Grail - energy. And when eccentric billionaire Moschid Robles recruits him from his Ivy League university and puts him to work at the ZPE Corporation, the Military Industrial Complex watch with interest. Here is a genius who can put American defense technology well ahead of her rivals and her enemies.
America’s enemies happened to want to annihilate Israel, so the Mossad are watching too.
And then Squire vanishes without a trace.
That’s when Nero calls his top agents, Alex Mason and Aila Gallin. Their find Squire.
If he is still alive.
Their search takes them half way around the world to London Kuwait and Thailand, and brings them up against the mysterious and lethal Angel Apsara, before they realize the full existential threat they are Extinction C-14.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2025
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David Archer
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David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
David Archer was born and raised in Bakersfield, California. He is a fiction author and novelist, writing in the mysteries and thrillers genre. His approach to writing is to hit deep, keep you entertained, and leave you wanting MORE with every turn of the page. He writes mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels, all of which are primed to get your heart pumping.
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October 19, 2025
Will a few billionaires control world population? One scenario: C-14
Some reality, some science imagination, and some data accompany the latest teamwork by Alex and Gallin. I enjoy the conversations reflecting Alex's insight, sarcasm, reflection, and keen sense of irony. Not crazy about maiming, torture, and murder, although these happen as spies work their trade. I pre-ordered the sequel.
Some reality, some science imagination, and some data accompany the latest teamwork by Alex and Gallin. I enjoy the conversations reflecting Alex's insight, sarcasm, reflection, and keen sense of irony. Not crazy about maiming, torture, and murder, although these happen as spies work their trade. I pre-ordered the sequel.
October 14, 2025
CC1
This was one of the best Alex Mason books in series. Unfortunately Kalia got shot and was on the sidelines. But Alex solved all issues and knocked Marcus out of the action. Nero,Gabriel definitely out started Marcus . On to next chapter. 10 stars plus!!! Thanks Carl Clause
This was one of the best Alex Mason books in series. Unfortunately Kalia got shot and was on the sidelines. But Alex solved all issues and knocked Marcus out of the action. Nero,Gabriel definitely out started Marcus . On to next chapter. 10 stars plus!!! Thanks Carl Clause
October 15, 2025
Extinction Alarmism — C 4 URSELF
Climate change propaganda set into a supposed thriller. The conception is even part of the title: extinction. I prefer escapist entertainment when I read — I get enough leftist political and moral preaching during the news day.
Climate change propaganda set into a supposed thriller. The conception is even part of the title: extinction. I prefer escapist entertainment when I read — I get enough leftist political and moral preaching during the news day.
October 29, 2025
Good Read
One of the few “series” collections that never gets boring to read!
Alex Mason has the kind of dry humor that keeps the reader invested. Thank you David and Blake, great collaboration!!
One of the few “series” collections that never gets boring to read!
Alex Mason has the kind of dry humor that keeps the reader invested. Thank you David and Blake, great collaboration!!
November 24, 2025
save us at what costs
A very troubling outlook as to how we save humanity from its own self destruction . In today’s complex world anything can happen at any time especially with AI . Who should determine who lives and who dies?
A very troubling outlook as to how we save humanity from its own self destruction . In today’s complex world anything can happen at any time especially with AI . Who should determine who lives and who dies?
October 10, 2025
End of the World
David Archer and Blake Banner have written a thrilling, captivating, explosive novel with realistic actions. A dynamic read with a stunning hero.
David Archer and Blake Banner have written a thrilling, captivating, explosive novel with realistic actions. A dynamic read with a stunning hero.
October 16, 2025
Bravo
Yet another exciting story. Alex Mason is one tough guy, for sure. I love this entire series and am anxious for more.
Yet another exciting story. Alex Mason is one tough guy, for sure. I love this entire series and am anxious for more.
October 18, 2025
I did not enjoy this one. I rate it 3 stars
October 23, 2025
Extinction C-14
A good book well written and , with lots of twists. Usually I have an idea of what is going to happen but not this book.
A good book well written and , with lots of twists. Usually I have an idea of what is going to happen but not this book.
October 26, 2025
Best Alex Mason to date
The book kept you guessing on every page. All Alex Mason books, you just can't put them down. Well done David and Blake.
The book kept you guessing on every page. All Alex Mason books, you just can't put them down. Well done David and Blake.
November 6, 2025
Jibberish
Grimm's Fairy Tales would be better reading. I am surprised the author wasted his time writing this story. Good luck
Grimm's Fairy Tales would be better reading. I am surprised the author wasted his time writing this story. Good luck
November 10, 2025
Shudderingly profound!
November 13, 2025
Another Impossible Mission
Alex teans up with Galin to try and save the world. One of them gets shot and the other gets revenge. Lots of twist and turns that you never see coming.
Alex teans up with Galin to try and save the world. One of them gets shot and the other gets revenge. Lots of twist and turns that you never see coming.
December 3, 2025
Alex and Aila are a hard act to follow!
When Alex and Aila are tasked with finding and rescuing a brilliant scientist who is little more than a child, brilliant beyond belief...
When Alex and Aila are tasked with finding and rescuing a brilliant scientist who is little more than a child, brilliant beyond belief...
December 13, 2025
NO CONCLUSION TO STORY................JUST ENDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 22, 2025
Really enjoyed this book. Very engaging story line and not predictable. Alex is always coming up with some unexpected solutions.
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