A trafficked fifteen-year-old girl… …in a country this killer barely understands. Atlas Hargrove is officially on the hunt. From the USA Today Bestselling Author, R.B. Schow, comes the hard-hitting new thriller, The Tears of Odessa. Former SWAT commander, Atlas Hargrove, just earned himself back-to-back life sentences in a California Supermax prison. One emotionally-charged moment cost him his wife, his family, his life. All is not lost, though. On the fringes of polite society, financiers with leverage and influence are in constant search of a brute like Atlas, an unlikely asset with a perfect alibi and the skill set needed to stir up hell in the middle of hell itself. Halfway across the globe, an innocent child is moving through the trafficking lines from one country to the next. With time as his enemy and the rule of law behind him, Atlas will rely on a dodgy group of mercenaries and the instincts of his past to find the girl, kill those who took her, and stamp in the minds of monsters a single message: you cannot monetize children. Fast-paced and packing one hell of a punch, this no-holds-barred action/adventure thriller will send you to the edge of your seat and have you glued to the pages long into the night. If you like Barry Eisler, Lee Child, Harlan Coben, and JB Turner, you’re going to love Atlas Hargrove in the brand new series-starter that early readers have called, “A resurgence of both power and heart in the thriller genre,” and “2020’s biggest surprise!” If you’re ready for a night of unputdownable fiction, fire up your kindle, grab some caffeine, and prepare yourself for a wild night with the pride and joy of NorCal State Prison: the enigmatic, unpredictable Atlas Hargrove.

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER An unforgivable act of violence... ….in a historic city crawling with the predatory elite. Have Atlas and the team bitten off more than they can chew? As Leopold’s private investigators zero in on Atlas’s missing daughter, a network of hunters have dropped their roots in Prague. What starts as a mother’s revenge becomes something more, something out of a nightmare. In the black market of hellish delights, the wicked always feast. But such loathsome pursuits cannot go on forever, for there are hunters of a different breed taking notice—men and women no longer willing to suffer the mischief of deviants. Atlas and the team are animals of this very sort. With the new warden making trouble for Atlas, and Monarch Industries refusing to hand Kiera over to Leopold, Cira will step in and risk everything to unite the team. But will it be enough to survive the betrayal of Prague? Will it be enough to save the life of one of their own? Chock full of suspense, gritty-dirty action, a dash of humor, and characters you love and would want to know in real life, this edge-of-your-seat vigilante justice thriller will grab and hold you from beginning to end, so buckle in for the ride! This series contains the kind of violence one would expect from a rated-R movie and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Gregg Hurwitz, LT Ryan, Blake Banner, and Jason Kasper. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ WHAT READERS ARE “I laughed, cried, cursed with joy, and had to decompress when it was over. Ryan’s books are not single-emotion books. He pulls back the curtain on the deeply hidden aspects of the human experience and shares with us its dirty “big” secrets.” – FWO, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “By far the best book in the series, and that is saying a lot as the first two books were exceptional. While the author delivers truly brutal action scenes, he consistently gives the reader the “big picture view” through a well written and meaningful plot.” – AML, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “An emotional storm full of angst, tears, happiness and intense fear. I loved seeing the inner feelings and conflict in Atlas as he battles being a dad with a missing daughter and a convicted murderer on a mission of death.” – Grammyshere, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “This story will trip every one of your emotional buttons, so grab a chair and hang on for a soul-wrenching ride! Bravo!” – Teresa, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “This series is simply non-stop raw emotions. Schow is one of those writers with a true gift or skill set that you are drawn in and do not want to leave.” – sderebery, Amazon Review ★★★★★

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER A nefarious underground network… …in one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. A den of heathens protected by the world’s worst people. There is a plague of crime so dark and despicable it hides in plain sight. Corruption of this sort infects the highest echelons of government and business, forming a criminal stronghold deep in the heart of Cologne. These people want Atlas Hargrove dead, specifically Devil—a man, a monster, a psychopath of sickness and depravity so foul, he should only exist in Hell. When the 14-year-old son of a powerful member of Germany’s Bundesrat goes missing, a call is made, a deal is struck, and Leopold summons the team to Cologne where they will hunt for the missing child. But if he hopes to get Atlas out of prison, Leopold must first face a hostile warden, and then a larger, more dangerous the FBI. They have reason to believe that Atlas was recently in Prague... Packed with heart-pounding suspense, dirty-gritty action, and unforgettable characters that will leave you wanting more, this adrenaline-fueled vigilante justice thriller will put you on the edge of your seat, breathless and wide-eyed, and reading deep into the night, unable to stop until the very last page! This series contains the kind of violence one would expect from a rated-R movie and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Gregg Hurwitz, LT Ryan, Blake Banner, and Jason Kasper. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ WHAT READERS ARE “Ryan knows how to write action and suspense. But where he truly shines is the flawed, complex, and broken but resolute heroes and heroines he creates.” – Kyla Stone, USA Today Bestselling Author "This was the most powerful of the Atlas Hargrove series, and I swallowed the story from the beginning. I devoured it in a day and a morning." – Jeff B, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Wow...simply awesome! Book four was just a roller coaster of a ride. The last hundred pages I was cussing the author and praising him at the same time. I can’t wait till the next book comes out!" – Earl, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “It’s hard to believe, but in the fourth installment of R.B. Schow’s Atlas Hargrove series, the action, thrills, and suspense actually ratchet up to an even higher level than its predecessor novels!” – David Mikk, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “The author has written a great series of books. There is never a lack of energy or emotions, and a flowing story line keeps one moving forward. Read it and enjoy them as I did.” – Dcd, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “Another great book in a fantastic series. Each new installment is better than the last one. Do yourself a favor and start at the beginning, and hold on tight!” – Sean Smith, Amazon Review ★★★★★

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER Venezuela's most dangerous city... …is about to see the new face of crime. This part of the world is not ready for what's coming. A pair of teenagers are found dead with traces of cocaine, fentanyl, and adrenalized blood in their system. Two dead bodies become twenty, and twenty becomes two-hundred. Soon the plague of drug-related death spreads across all of South America. There is a monster operating in the shadows, praying on the weak, promising ecstasy but delivering death. This new drug dealer has deep pockets and tremendous reach, and he is selling the sexy, dangerous new product, VK5. When competing drug dealers hijack a shipment of human cargo coming from China, a major component in VK5, the dealer goes after the competition in ways the city of Caracas has never seen. Young lives are at stake, not just the victims of VK5, but those whose blood gives life to the drug. When word of the violence reaches Leopold and the gang in Columbia, they take note. Then Leopold gets a call with an offer he can’t refuse. If he can put the gang back together for one more run, it will be their most dangerous operation yet. But, after the mayhem in Cologne, and the resulting devastation within their ranks, the team may not be up for a ferocious new war... ....until Alabama brings a new friend to the compound—a fun, flirty blonde girl who speaks with a hint of German in her accent, and has a devilishly sweet boyfriend. Full of suspense, edge-of-your-seat action, a dash of humor, and characters you love and would want to know in real life, this brand new vigilante justice thriller will have you turning pages long into the night! This series contains the kind of violence one would expect from a rated-R movie and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn, Mark Greaney, Gregg Hurwitz, and Jason Kasper. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\_ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE "Each of these books is better than the one before. And they are all intense, brutal, fantastic reads. I can’t wait for the next one!" – Tara, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “This is like Christmas to a reading junkie! Gets no better than this.” – David Allan Vera, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “This series is beyond thrilling and I have to admit to a little crush on our marred hero, Atlas.” – Julie West, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ “While the author delivers truly brutal action scenes, he consistently gives the reader the ‘big picture view’ through a well written and meaningful plot.” – AML, Amazon Review ★★★★★

USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND AMAZON ALL-STAR AWARD WINNER A shocking death... .…a horrified border town. Blood is in the water for Atlas and Kiera. Perpetually on edge and compelled to protect the innocent, Atlas is lured out of hiding and pitched into a familiar hellscape, one where his brand of justice is not only appropriate, it's required. Kiera, born into slavery but skilled in the art of violence and intrigue, secures her first contract, then charges with Atlas headlong into a murderous well of deceit, human suffering, and the shifting tides of power. What was to be a simple job of shuttering a local stash house becomes a breathless fight to save lives. With law enforcement out of their depth and the feds running a parallel operation, Atlas and Kiera are mired in conspiracy, and left with no choice but to unleash a tsunami of bloody retribution on the cartels and traffickers. Can Atlas and Kiera cull the spasm of cartel violence now plaguing Nogales, or will they become the next victims in a never-ending cycle of savagery? One thing is for those preying upon the innocent will suffer the weight of their sins, and Atlas Hargrove’s wrath. GRAB YOUR COPY OF THE MARTYR OF NOGALES NOW! In this explosive sixth installment of the best-selling international thriller series, The Martyr of Nogales sets a blistering pace of unrelenting action and suspense. This unforgettable story is one that must be told, one that leaves a lasting impact and reminds us that in times of moral crisis, the world needs its Atlas Hargrove. This series contains the kind of intense violence one would expect from a R-rated movie, and is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Gregg Hurwitz, LT Ryan, Blake Banner, and Jason Kasper.