Hunted: A Max Ahlgren Novel

by Ryan W. Aslesen

Crashed. Captured. HUNTED.



Former Marine Raider Max Ahlgren booked the fishing adventure of a lifetime—until a fiery plane crash strands him and his son David in the vast, unforgiving wilderness of northern Canada. Starving and exhausted, they stumble onto a top-secret pharmaceutical compound guarded by ruthless mercenaries. Captured and imprisoned, Max and David must muster every ounce of ingenuity and grit to engineer a daring escape.



Their breakout sparks an unrelenting manhunt led by “the Hunter,” a psychotic Russian sniper with orders to kill on sight. Underestimating Max’s lethal reputation, the Hunter assumes the ill-equipped escapees will be easy prey. But Max is no ordinary fugitive—he’s the ultimate predator, and he’ll fight to the death to protect those dearest to him.



You don’t hunt Max Ahlgren. He hunts you.



The next explosive thriller in the critically acclaimed Crucible series, HUNTED is perfect for fans of Jack Reacher, Brad Thor, and Lee Child. Pick up your copy today.



Contains mature themes. Reader discretion is advised.

305 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 9, 2025

About the author

Ryan Aslesen is a bestselling author based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is a former Marine officer, veteran of the War on Terror, and a graduate of Presentation College and American Military University. His military and work experience have made him one of the premier writers of military science fiction and fantasy. His bestselling Crucible and War's Edge series are highly regarded for their authenticity, explosive action, and military realism. When not writing or out protecting the world, you will find him spending quality time with his family.

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