Ahmad Shah Massoud, Afghanistan, and 9/11
Ahmad Shah Massoud, the legendary Lion of Panjshir, was assassinated by al-Qaeda just two days before the September 11 attacks.
The Fourth Option First Review
Ryan Steck, author of Fields of Fire, Lethal Range, and Out for Blood, is known for his popular thriller review website, The Real Book Spy. He received an early copy of The Fourth Option. Find his review of my newest thriller series below.
Honoring Chris Cathers
"Hey brother, I’m not sure I’ll be alive this time next year. I know you’re working on The Terminal List, but I’d love to come up and see you.” -Chris Cathers
Gear Guide: The Fourth Option
Both in real life and in the pages of my thrillers, the weapons and gear a person (real life) or character (fiction) chooses to protect themselves and others, or in service of a mission, tells me a lot about them.
The Tin Men – Alex DeMille
In THE TIN MEN, New York Times bestselling author Alex DeMille joins his father, the legendary Nelson DeMille, to deliver the final Nelson DeMille novel—delivering a high-stakes, cutting-edge thriller that drops readers into the future of warfare—where the lines between soldier, machine, and judgment begin to blur.
2025 Year in Review
I wanted to take a moment on the eve of a new year to stop and say THANK YOU. Not a day goes by that I do not pause to reflect on just how appreciative I am for your support and your trust. 2025 marked nine years into my post-military chapter of life and it is only possible because of you. I am sincerely grateful.
Top 10 Christmas Action Movies
Talking about Christmas movies can ignite strong emotions…but don’t worry, just because it’s not on the list doesn’t mean I don’t love it. Can you figure out what seven of these ten movies have in common?
Holiday Reading List
December 2022 Holiday Reading List: The Spy Who Came for Christmas by David Morrell, Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie, A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service by Ian Fleming, The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth, The Hundred-Year Christmas by David Morrell
2025 Year Review + What’s Ahead in 2026
From the premiere of DARK WOLF and the launch of CRY HAVOC, to standout podcast guests, book club moments, this episode pulls back the curtain on a landmark year for the Jack Carr brand.
Writing Advice
In this special Best Of Writing Advice episode, we’ve gathered the most insightful, actionable, and inspiring moments from those interviews. Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a reader fascinated by the craft, or someone looking to better understand the creative trenches, this episode delivers a master class in storytelling.
