Code Black

by Russ Stone

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 19, 2026

Reviews

[David Black]

Another great Travis Delta read

I always look forward to the new Travis Delta books.
I've read them all.
Sad that Travis lost a close friend and comrade but all of our great service members understand the risk to fight for our freedom !
Freedom isn't free and sometimes requires the ultimate sacrifice

[Pklewis]

Can't wait for the next one!

I never thought that Travis and Olivia would marry. Watching the two of them work together is great. More, please!

[Robert Foland]

"Code Black" marks a triumphant return for Russ Stone and Travis Delta. After a slightly underwhelming previous installment, Delta is back in top form. With a solid plot, nonstop action, and classic Delta charm, it’s good to have him back.

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[Beth Von Voigt]

This book in the Travis Delta series takes place when Travis and Olivia’s honeymoon is an interrupted by the need for Travis’ skills to deal with possible attacks from Russia and the use of nuclear weapons.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with never having read a book in this series before, but I was pleasantly surprised! I didn’t feel lost, but would have liked to know more of the characters’ backstories before reading. There was never a dull moment! I loved how Travis was able to thwart plans with the assistance of his new bride. I loved having such a strong and committed couple leading the charge in this story. There isn’t anything about it that I would change. If you love military or special ops thrillers, this book is definitely for you! I can’t wait to go back and read the other books in this series! *Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of the book in exchange for an honest review!

[Tom]

It's Travis Delta to the rescue once again in Code Black, Russ Stone's latest addition to this series.

The story follows Delta as his honeymoon is interrupted by a terrorist attack at his second destination. As the geopolitical motivations behind the attack become clear, Delta is called back into action. When the evidence points toward a Russian president attempting to cover for his war plans, Delta realizes there is only one solution.

With the help of his new wife—a data scientist with access to powerful AI tools—alongside contacts in the Russian government and a fellow operative, Delta proves once again that he is both a precision instrument and a blunt tool when it comes to saving the world.

You won't regret living in Travis Delta's world through these pages.

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[John]

I received an ARC through "Booksprout" and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

The story begins with Delta and Zumwald on their honeymoon at Vail with plans to leave for Bora Bora the next day. Delta receives a call and learns that Bora Bora has suffered a terrorist attacks and then makes plans to return home. Delta then goes to Detroit to look for information related to who was behind the attack in L.A. and once he finds the info, he leaves. Delta then winds up traveling trying to learn who was behind the attacks and was funding it. Delta received a lot of data from his sources and eventually winds up once more going back to Russia.

To discover who is behind Al- Qaeda's funding, what actions Delta took and finally why Delta went to Russia, then you need to read this book. The ending is well done and the book is well worth the read, don't miss out!

[Mary Ryan]

Delta is brought in when intelligence is received about a nuclear weapon possibly aimed at Tel Aviv, while the Russian leader is plotting to invade the Baltic states.

With the help of some well placed contacts and great planning, Delta visits Iran and then Russia while trying to avoid being detected in order to carry out his mission. As usual, there's plenty of action that had me turning the pages relentlessly. With the current climate, this felt even more thrilling as usual as it resonates with recent events. This is really a very exciting series.

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[Siobhan D]

Delta finds himself looking into nuclear weapons after intelligence comes to light. A weapon could be aimed at Tel Aviv. All the same time Russian is plotting to invade the Baltic states. Making Delta visits Iran and then Russia at the same time avoiding getting caught and killed.
Let’s say this seems a bit close to home. Lots of action and drama. Full on pace and the plot will keep you sitting ton the edge of your seat.

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[Keith Crozier]

Brilliant Travis Delta addition to the series

I love the Travis Delta books and the Snakeriver operations and their interactions with the upper echelons of the US Government and the world of terrorists and dictators who get the full weight of the meticulously detailed operations and merciless justice of Travis and his team thrust upon them when required. The relationship between Zumwauld and her NSA role add another dimension to the excellent dynamic. Roll on book 7! Brilliant books.

[Alan Melnick]

Best book yet in a great series!

I love the Travis Delta series. It always delivers., with a realistic, well-written plot and plenty of action.

I have read every book in this amazing series. This was by far the best. It had a really good and realistic story, with great action as well.

The plot was excellent, involving espionage as well as terrorism. The book moved at a very fast pace, and it was impossible to stop reading.

All of the books in this series are great, but I liked this one the best.

[Shannon Binegar-Foster]

This one has it all, honeymoons, terrorists, espionage, chaos. Delta finds himself traveling to several places to thwart various issues. When presented with the challenge to “eradicate the root” will he accept or are the possible consequences simply too much now that he has a wife? I enjoyed this one very much. Great addition to the series. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book provided by booksprout.

[Sandy T]

This is an excellent read. There is always something happening. Travis Delta, a black ops man, is called on to hunt down evil terrorists. Plus the Russians are trying to rebuild their empire by invading neighboring countries. Will the USA and Travid Delta be able to stop them or will there be a WW III? If you like action packed thrillers and political fiction novels then make this your next book.

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[Carolyn Hughes]

Espionage in the highest places, the Russians, attacks on major cities, Snakeriver, add in Travis and the team….don’t overlook the rest of the honeymoon. The book has lots of interesting stories that the author does a good job of trying together. Well worth the read.

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[Bren]

Travis Delta is one of Snakeriver's operative who can't even finish his honeymoon without there being another crisis where his skills are called upon. There's never a dull moment in a Travis Delta book it's constant high energy, nonstop-action were at any given moment might be his last. When you read one of Author Russ Stone's books it feels real as if somehow you've become part of the scene.

[Lisa reads alot Hamer]

this is a Travis Delta book and I have missed him, this is a great series and this is a really good addition to the series.
Travis at his best and most dangerous, if you like non stop action you need to pick up one of this authors books.

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[Lewis D.]

This was as usual and excellent scenario with the usual characters. In each episode, a summary of how our guy became who he is and the steps taken in becoming part of the team so you don't have to start from the beginning but it helps.
I will be reading the final book(so far) soon. I hope that he continues if not with Travis Delta then something or someone else.

[Kim Hammork]

Code Black by Russ Stone is an intense, action packed read. Easy to get into and really hard to put down. Very good read.

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[Lloyd]

Riveting

Not a super hero, but close to it. A great story that has a lot of truth in it about what is going on in our world. Even though fiction too close to what is really happening in pur world. Great read with some very well written believable characters.

[Ken Honings]

Once Again, Travis Delta Wins

Excellent book. I like the authors descriptive writing style. There was a lot of build up before the Russian operation but it came together well. Hated to lose Chuck Treadwell, though.

[Steve Ferguson]

Travis Delta rocks

The series has been holding my attention for six books so far and one to go and I am eagerly anticipated reading now.

[R Ricalde]

Great read with terrific characters. Action galore and Delta is a protagonist you will love.

[Clifford Bentsen]

If it were only true!

Once again the author creates a plot which is not inconceivable based on the current political situations both in the U.S. and the world at large. Many of the real life characters in the authors recent books are not difficult to identify but unfortunately there doesn’t appear to be a real life equivalent of Travis Delta to solve our current real problems. Maybe someday….