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Peter Black #12
No Loose Ends
When vengeance crosses the border, order dies screaming.
When CIA operative Peter Black receives a frantic call from fellow agent Olivia Wren, he is dragged into a war he never wanted.
Within hours, Olivia is dead—slain in a ritual killing so grotesque it bears the fingerprints of Los Narcosatánicos, a cartel that has fused the narcotics trade with satanic ceremony.
Vowing vengeance, Peter crosses into Mexico, plunging into a world where migrant caravans vanish, children are branded like cattle, and cartel lords cloak themselves in blood-soaked superstition.
Meanwhile, Peter’s son Michael and his partner Mayu are drawn into the same darkness, fighting for survival on the border—where corruption festers behind every locked gate and every uniform hides a lie.
As Peter hunts the killers, he soon discovers the truth is far more dangerous than the cult’s rituals. Allies shift, enemies multiply, and behind every massacre is the quiet hand of someone in power.
This time, it isn’t just a cartel Peter must take on. It is the illusion of order itself.
The twelfth Peter Black novel plunges into a world of satanic cartels, shattered borders, and a man with nothing left to lose—an unflinching thriller fans of Flynn, Carry, and Greaney won’t put down.
When CIA operative Peter Black receives a frantic call from fellow agent Olivia Wren, he is dragged into a war he never wanted.
Within hours, Olivia is dead—slain in a ritual killing so grotesque it bears the fingerprints of Los Narcosatánicos, a cartel that has fused the narcotics trade with satanic ceremony.
Vowing vengeance, Peter crosses into Mexico, plunging into a world where migrant caravans vanish, children are branded like cattle, and cartel lords cloak themselves in blood-soaked superstition.
Meanwhile, Peter’s son Michael and his partner Mayu are drawn into the same darkness, fighting for survival on the border—where corruption festers behind every locked gate and every uniform hides a lie.
As Peter hunts the killers, he soon discovers the truth is far more dangerous than the cult’s rituals. Allies shift, enemies multiply, and behind every massacre is the quiet hand of someone in power.
This time, it isn’t just a cartel Peter must take on. It is the illusion of order itself.
The twelfth Peter Black novel plunges into a world of satanic cartels, shattered borders, and a man with nothing left to lose—an unflinching thriller fans of Flynn, Carry, and Greaney won’t put down.
- GenresFiction
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2026
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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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March 13, 2026
No Loose Ends
Peter Black continues to save the day as a CIA operative. The story of his family is heartwarming. In this story, a villain has found a deadly virus and an almost complete antidote. Replete with action, fast paced and often downright terrifying tale of good and evil, this book follows easily from the previous book. Recommend the entire series.
Peter Black continues to save the day as a CIA operative. The story of his family is heartwarming. In this story, a villain has found a deadly virus and an almost complete antidote. Replete with action, fast paced and often downright terrifying tale of good and evil, this book follows easily from the previous book. Recommend the entire series.
February 16, 2026
Black takes on Cartels and Corruption.
Another good read in the Black Series. Enough action and intrigue to be interesting but it was a little convoluted of a story. I did like the twist on the twin and who it was. The Cartel Assassin was the most interesting character. The corruption presented might have been a little over the top, I hope. Definitely, enjoyable story and recommend.
Another good read in the Black Series. Enough action and intrigue to be interesting but it was a little convoluted of a story. I did like the twist on the twin and who it was. The Cartel Assassin was the most interesting character. The corruption presented might have been a little over the top, I hope. Definitely, enjoyable story and recommend.
February 21, 2026
CC1
This was the absolute best Peter Black chapter yet !!! It's very riveting from beginning to end. Peter had the disadvantage from the word go. Carmichael won for the time being, but I don't think Peter will. He vowed to avenge Olivia, maybe in a later chapter that will happen. 10 🌟 plus!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
This was the absolute best Peter Black chapter yet !!! It's very riveting from beginning to end. Peter had the disadvantage from the word go. Carmichael won for the time being, but I don't think Peter will. He vowed to avenge Olivia, maybe in a later chapter that will happen. 10 🌟 plus!!! Thanks, Carl Clause
March 26, 2026
Lots of descriptive words
This book is a bit hard to read due to the plethora of descriptive words. They actually detect from the narrative. Too many adjective and you get lost. The story is fast moving and Peter Black does not disappoint in his one pointed focus. The best part is Michael and Peter working together.
This book is a bit hard to read due to the plethora of descriptive words. They actually detect from the narrative. Too many adjective and you get lost. The story is fast moving and Peter Black does not disappoint in his one pointed focus. The best part is Michael and Peter working together.
February 18, 2026
Two Blacks
Thrilling, mesmerizing, chaotic and disturbing. David Archer and Vince Vogel team up to write about another fabulous team. They may not be invincible, but they sure are deadly.
Thrilling, mesmerizing, chaotic and disturbing. David Archer and Vince Vogel team up to write about another fabulous team. They may not be invincible, but they sure are deadly.
April 19, 2026
it hurt me too
This was a very exciting book to read make me very angry. Had to put it down out for a while because of the anger and when it was positive, I felt positive also, I love reading his books.
This was a very exciting book to read make me very angry. Had to put it down out for a while because of the anger and when it was positive, I felt positive also, I love reading his books.
March 27, 2026
Good read
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
Really good 👍 story Relaxing intriguing and suspenseful Could not put it down Looking forward to the next story Thank you
April 16, 2026
real good read
Non stop action from start to finish and a real good read. Great characters . Looking forward to the next in the series.
Non stop action from start to finish and a real good read. Great characters . Looking forward to the next in the series.
August 17, 2026
Scary characters in this book of the series. Portrayal of real-life tragic scenarios. As always lot of action.
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