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Island paradise becomes warzone, one man strikes back.
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  • Paperback

    480 pages

  • Release Date

    17 November 2026

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Summary

An island paradise is taken hostage in a plot to spark global war in this “perfect summer read for thriller fans” by the New York Times bestselling author (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review).

For Jonathan Grave and Gail Bonneville, the Crystal Sands Resort just off Mexico’s Pacific coast is the perfect getaway—until gunshots shatter the night. Wealthy guests are yanked out of their rooms and forced to submit to their captors’ demands. But Grave and Bonneville are no ordinary vacatione…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781496758682
ISBN-10:1496758684
Author:John Gilstrap
Publisher:Kensington Publishing
Imprint:Kensington Publishing
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:480
Release Date:17 November 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:140mm x 210mm
Series:A Jonathan Grave Thriller
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Scorpion Strike by John Gilstrap - ISBN: 9781496758682
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

Praise for John Gilstrap

“Gilstrap will leave you breathless.” —Harlan Coben

“Gilstrap pushes every thriller button.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Rocket-paced suspense.” —Jeffery Deaver

“When you pick up a Gilstrap novel, one thing is always true—you are going to be entertained at a high rate of speed.” —Suspense Magazine

About The Author

John Gilstrap

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of award-winning action novels, including the Jonathan Grave Thrillers and the Victoria Emerson Thrillers. A master of action-driven suspense, he is considered one of the most accomplished writers on the planet, and his books have been translated into more than 20 languages.

He is the recipient of an International Thriller Writers’ Award for Against All Enemies and a two-time ITW Award finalist. He also won the ALA Alex Award for Nathan’s Run, which was optioned for film by Warner Bros.

A nationally recognized weaponry and explosives safety expert, Gilstrap frequently speaks at conferences, events, clubs, youth programs, and military bases. He is a former firefighter and EMT with a master’s degree in safety from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree in history from the College of William and Mary in Virginia.

He lives in Shepherdstown, WV.

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