Burning State: An action-packed thriller from Rob Sinclair

by Rob Sinclair

The BRAND NEW high-octane thriller from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Rob Sinclair. A must-read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum. 📚💥Can one man stop a nation from going up in flames?

James Ryker, former intelligence agent, is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that will test his limits, and his loyalty, to the max. Sent to Atlanta, Georgia, his mission to find a missing governor's daughter quickly spirals into a deadly pursuit of ex-special ops agent Caleb Marshall. A man presumed dead, but very much alive, and with a terrifying thirst for vengeance.

As Ryker navigates a treacherous landscape of radical right-wing factions, underground networks, and devastating terror attacks, he uncovers a plot of unimaginable scale. Marshall’s meticulous plan to plunge the USA into chaos is playing out before his eyes, and with just a handful of allies, Ryker finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop the world’s leading power combusting from within.

Get ready for the next action-packed instalment of the bestselling Ryker series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mark Greaney.

What readers are saying about the series....

"James Ryker never disappoints. This is a fast-paced novel full of intrigue." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

"Another banging book from Rob Sinclair, great plot full of action and drama. Never fails to disappoint in his writing." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

"For me it was all about the motivations…the depth and emotion.. Simply wow!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

"A great page-turner of a read" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

"Fast paced, brutal in places and yet highly entertaining and enjoyable. Twists and turns all over the place" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review

Praise for Rob

'Gritty, brutal, explosive! Rob Sinclair’s writing never fails to deliver.' Alex Shaw

'An action-packed adventure' M J Porter

'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder

'A hair-raising rollercoaster ride that doesn't let up for a single second' Bookish Jottings

'Packed full of action, political intrigue, betrayal and blood' David's Book Blurg

'Exciting, enjoyable and entertaining' Lynda's Book Reviews

'Had me gripped from the very first chapter' Me and My Books

'Keeps you on your seat's edge all the way through' Splashes Into Books

'A thriller full of suspense and intrigue' Travelling Book Junkie

"Totally gripping, thrilling, will keep you on the edge of your seat!" ramblingmads.com

Audible Audio

Published December 8, 2025

About the author

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Reviews

[Diane Saul · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is filled with non stop action.. Ryker has been hired to find the missing daughter of a governor. There is more to the story and the path leads to a group planning an attack in the US. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book #8 in the series. After the first book, I quickly became a James Ryker fan. Rob Sinclair's "take no prisoners" character uses his skills, gained through hard-earned experience, to keep his corner of the world safe. He's a cross between Jack Ryan and Reacher, and he feeds my thriller addiction. In BURNING STATE, he investigates the abduction of a governor's daughter, only to find himself in the middle of several incidents. Now he must decide if they are all related to the kidnapping and precisely what he needs to do.

[Paul Devall]

In the UK Burning State is Book 14 not Book 8! Book 8 is "Outsider"

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[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved the story and suspense of this book it was a great read need to read the others now
thanks' net gallery

[Vanessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Burning State by Rob Sinclair is the 8th book in the James Ryker series and the first book I have read within this series and I loved it. It was every you need within a book, it was fast paced from the very beginning, with lots of action, well, it was full of action!!!and full of great twists and turns throughout and the best bit, was the main character James Ryker was excellent!!! (where have I been?) Burning State was a great page turner.

I love the way this author Rob writes and every book I have read I am always enjoyed, so I was surprised I missed this series! But, I highly recommend this book and I found it easy and had no problems to get into this series. So a great standalone book as well.