On September 9th, D.J. Williams’ second Chase Hardeman’s novel, King of the night, will finally be available, and Book Spy readers are getting an exclusive first look at the book’s first chapter before its anticipated release.
Williams, who first introduced readers to Hardeman in his 2019 novel The Auctioneer, has since been busy with his Beacon Hill series, which kicked off in 2023 with Hunt For Edan’s Star and Secrets of the Highlands. That series, which is more geared toward YA readers and fans of fantasy, will continue in 2025 with Battle of Lion Rock. In the meantime, however, Williams is coming back to Hardeman, a former special ops veteran, who is now facing his most brutal mission yet in King of the night, which #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins says is “chocked full of everything I love in a novel: international intrigue, political gamesmanship, strange science, and a hero—Chase Hardeman—who is a juggernaut of skill and vengeance.”
Check out all the plot details below, and be sure to check out the exclusive excerpt here:
“DJ Williams’ KING OF THE NIGHT is chocked full of everything I love in a novel: international intrigue, political gamesmanship, strange science, and a hero—Chase Hardeman—who is a juggernaut of skill and vengeance. Think Jack Reacher tossed into a Tom Clancy novel. Grab this rollercoaster of a thriller and hold on with both hands!” —James Rollins, #1 New York Times bestseller of Tides of Fire
Chase Hardeman Returns! What is Ryan Steck, author of Out For Blood and founder/editor in chief of The Real Book Spy, the industry’s number one source for mysteries and thrillers, saying about the sequel? “Fast, knee-deep in conspiracies and intriguing characters, D.J. Williams’ King of the Night is a sensational thriller from an author who should be watched closely moving forward.”
Chase Hardeman, who fought the war on terror in the shadows under the secretive direction of the Oval Office, is on an international hunt for revenge. After the kidnapping of an FBI agent, who the government refuses to acknowledge, Hardeman and his partner Dexter Thompson embark on a dangerous globetrotting journey against the clock to rescue a woman who betrayed them.
Caught in the crosshairs of a takeover within the Bratva, Hardeman and Thompson must shadow their enemy as they navigate the treacherous underworld of international espionage while in the dark corridors of the White House the Commander in Chief battles between a re-election campaign and decisions he’s kept from the American people.
Hardeman and Thompson will return to the darkness through shocking alliances, heartbreaking losses, and world-shattering revelations in a fight for freedom as they uncover a scandalous truth that threatens to fracture the United States beyond the swamp of Washington’s elite.
With the pulse-pounding action of Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne and the relentless determination of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher, D.J. Williams’ Chase Hardeman will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of fast-paced espionage and military thrillers.
Readers have praised Williams’ gripping storytelling, comparing it to the likes of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Daniel Silva, and Brad Thor. Don’t miss out on this sensational read that will leave you breathless and craving for more.
With the DNA of a world traveler, D.J. Williams was born and raised in Hong Kong, igniting an adventurous spirit as he ventured into the jungles of the Amazon, the bush of Africa, and the slums of the Far East. His global travels submerged him in a myriad of cultures, providing a unique perspective that fuels his creativity. As a fresh voice in mystery, suspense, and YA fantasy, his novels have climbed the charts, ranking as high as #1 on Amazon Hot New Releases. His books The Auctioneer and Hunt For Eden’s Star have received stellar reviews from Kirkus Reviews, the most trusted voice in book discovery. Williams has also been featured in Publishers Weekly and Writer’s Digest. Currently living in Los Angeles, D.J. is always on the hunt for the next story as he prepares to launch the next novel in the Chase Hardeman series in 2024, as well as finishing the third book in the Beacon Hill series with a tentative release of January 2025. Follow D.J. on Instagram (djwilliamsbooks) for the latest news.
Readers looking to pre-order King of the Night can now do so here ahead of its September 9th release.
Praised as “One of the hardest working, most thoughtful, and fairest reviewers out there” by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, Ryan Steck has “quickly established himself as the authority on mysteries and thrillers” (Author A.J. Tata). Steck also works full-time as a freelance editor in addition to running TRBS. He is the author of FIELDS OF FIRE, which #1 New York Times bestselling author Jack Carr says “will leave you speechless and begging for more,” LETHAL RANGE, OUT FOR BLOOD, and TED BELL’S MONARCH. For more information, follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and BookBub. To interact with other readers and talk about your favorite books and authors, join The Real Book Spy’s Discord server.