Joe Hunter Books
“A dose of pure rocket fuel….I loved this book.” —Christopher Reich Jack Reacher stand aside, Joe Hunter is on the job! Dead Men’s Dust marks the debut appearance of an unforgettable new tough-guy hero—as Matt Hilton, a superb new thrill-master, joins the ranks of Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Robert Crais, John Sandford, and Michael Connelly. B estselling author Richard Hammond, star of TV’s Top Gear , calls Dead Men’s Dust , “Taut, thrilling, tense and sometimes scary…written with passion and backed up by real experience of some of the darker sides of life.” Readers will be riveted as ex-military officer Hun ter follows the trail of his estranged brother, who may be the next target of a terrifying serial killer.
Matt Hilton's first e-book exclusive short story, featuring ex-military operative Joe Hunter. When the bodies of two friends are found near the penthouse apartment of a known crime boss, Joe Hunter has revenge on his mind. He's never tolerated bullies, but this time it's personal. And no matter how many heads he has to bash to do it, Joe will find his man. Includes a sneak preview of Blood and Ashes , the exhilarating fifth novel in the Joe Hunter series.
“Hilton is a sparkling new crime fiction talent.” —Peter James, author of Looking Good Dead “Lee Child’s Jack Reacher could have some worthy competition.” — Booklist Following the success of his explosive debut thriller Dead Men’s Dust (“A dose of pure rocket fuel,” —Christopher Reich), author Matt Hilton delivers BIG once again with Judgment & Wrath . Ex-military operative-turned-problem solver for hire Joe Hunter is back—and this time he finds himself the prey of a relentless manhunter and targeted for death after rescuing a young couple from the ruthless assassin. Hilton’s Judgment & Wrath starts fast and keeps accelerating—and fans of Lee Child, Robert Crais, and Michael Connelly will discover they’ve got a new author and a new hero to eagerly follow into the dangerous shadows.
“Matt Hilton delivers a thrill a minute. Awesome!” —Chris Ryan, author of Who Dares Win “Lee Child’s Jack Reacher could have some worthy competition.” — Booklist Fans of Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Robert Crais, John Sandford, and Michael Connelly have a new hero to root for: author Matt Hilton’s former military Special Forces operative-turned-problem solver, Joe Hunter. Slash and Burn is the third electrifying thriller in the Hunter series, as the emotional stakes are raised to the limit when he and his new lady love set out to find her missing sister and run head-first into a maniacal Texas millionaire sadist with shady allegiances, a serious bloodlust, and his own private army. Like Dead Men’s Dust and Judgment and Wrath , Hilton’s previous Joe Hunter page-turners, Slash and Burn provides action to the nth degree, and powerfully supports the contention of California’s Contra Costa Times that, “Hunter is one of the most exciting new tough guys to come along in years.”
“Hunter is one of the most exciting new tough guys to come along in years.” — Contra Costa Times When speaking about author Matt Hilton’s former Special Forces operative hero Joe Hunter, Booklist says, “Lee Child’s Jack Reacher could have some worthy competition.” And not only Child’s readers, but dedicated fans of Jeffery Deaver, Robert Crais, John Sandford, Andrew Vachss, and Michael Connelly are going to love Hunter and his ways. Cut and Run is the fourth electrifying thriller to feature Hilton’s tough as nails “problem solver,” as an assassin with Hunter’s face launches a terrifying murder spree intended to frame his adversary—forcing Hunter to run from the pursuing law and his vengeful adversary alike, with no one to turn to for help and nowhere to hide. Cut and Run is non-stop excitement and Matt Hilton is well on his way to becoming a major force in thriller fiction.
Brook Reynolds died in a car crash. Tragic accident, the police say. But her father Don Hoffman knows otherwise. And he wants Joe Hunter to find the men responsible. Joe is not convinced - until he is attacked by two troublemakers, and Don's other daughter is also threatened. Looks like more than coincidence. And sure enough, the entire family is soon under siege with only Joe to protect them. The ensuing blood bath is the beginning of a trail of death that leads right to the heart of a racist conspiracy. White supremacists want to hold the government to ransom; and they have got hold of a dirty bomb to add weight to their case. Joe is on countdown: can he stop the plotters before they reduce the free world to ashes?
Dead man's revenge Martin Maxwell was once an agent of the Secret Service. He was also a man consumed by a fury he quenched through brutal acts of violence that earned him the moniker the Harvestman. Joe Hunter made him pay the price for his crimes and the government covered up his true identity, burying him under the name Tubal Cain. But Maxwell survived his near death at Hunter's hands. Incarcerated by the military, he was held under the mistaken belief he could be rehabilitated to serve his country once more. Now, he has escaped and begun a new killing spree, targeting those responsible for his defeat and imprisonment. And he's saving Joe Hunter for last . . .
Jameson Walker approaches Joe Hunter when his daughter Jay and her friend Nicole go missing at a gas station in the Arizona desert while on a cross-country trek across the North American interior. He mentions that a robbery/homicide at the gas station as worrying as the girls were due to be in the vicinity at that time. Joe accepts the job of locating the girls, though not at first convinced there's much to worry about. As Joe picks up the girls' trail he discovers that other young women have also disappeared in the area, and comes across the brutish Logan family.
When Rink's father is murdered, Joe Hunter vows to help his friend avenge his brutal death. Rink's mother Yukiko isn't talking, her silence governed by the Bushido tradition of giri, or moral obligation. But other people known to Yukiko are also dying, all due to a shameful secret from their past that Hunter must uncover if he hopes to end the murders. To do that rules must be broken, and Hunter doesn't care what he must break to stop the killer. Praise for Matt Hilton and the Joe Hunter thrillers … "The action scenes are immaculately described … and even the shades of grey are murkier than ever. An excellent starting point to the dark and dangerous world of Joe Hunter." — www.crimereview.co.uk "A rip-snorting novel which is fast paced, exciting and yet self-aware enough to address its own belief system." — Graham Smith, author of Snatched From Home " … Hilton drives pace faster than The Stig …" — www.crimesquad.com " … grows at a steady pace and to be honest even though there's more than enough action and killing to satisfy the most ardent action reader throughout the course of the book it plays second fiddle to the reason for the deaths, something I enjoyed more than any of Matt's previous books … this for me is a more thoughtful adventure in avengement and plot building, the combination of both helps deliver a more mature action thriller." — www.milorambles.com "Sharp and hard hitting … Matt doesn't allow himself to get complacent, but continually delves deeper into the psyche of Joe … Fast-paced, action-filled and completely addictive, Matt shows his continuing maturity as a writer with an exhilarating ride that still maintains humour and wit." — www.shotsmag.co.uk
An e-book exclusive short story featuring ex-military operative Joe Hunter. When Joe Hunter is tasked with saving a young couple who have been kidnapped and hustled to Jamaica, he never thinks his work will follow him home. Now he's looking to enjoy some downtime in the Florida sun. That is, until a gang leader shows up looking to exact some payback … out of Joe's hide, if necessary. Includes a sneak preview of Blood and Ashes , the exhilarating fifth novel in the Joe Hunter series.
Ex-counterterrorist soldier Joe Hunter has been called to Mexico to bring an end to a cartel that preys on the people they smuggle across the US border. Once the mission's ended, however, Joe's mission leader and mentor, CIA Black Ops director Walter Hayes Conrad, confesses that the bloody mission is not the real reason Joe has been summoned south of the border. For years, Walter has kept the details of his private life - especially his family - secret from everyone, even his closest friends. But disaster has struck: his great-grandson Benjamin has been abducted, kidnapped by Walter's sworn enemy, the leader of one of Mexico's largest drug cartels. Walter will do whatever it takes to get the boy back. And he know Hunter is the man for the job. But there's one complication -- the drug boss just happens to be Benjamin's father.
Accepting the task of protecting Billie Womack is a no-brainer for ex-counterterrorist soldier Joe Hunter, but it comes with its own set of complications. Billie's husband, Richard, stole thirty million dollars from some violent people. He apparently died in a car crash with Billie's daughter, Nicola, during a desperate attempt to elude his pursuers. But his enemies don't believe him dead. They think he escaped the plunge into the icy river that killed Nicola and has now decided to come back for the money. If he's alive, they believe he'll contact Billie. It doesn't take long for the bad guys to arrive at her remote farmhouse. Soon she and Joe are fugitives. Dead or alive, Richard's fate means nothing to Hunter, but he promises to do everything in his power to protect the grieving mother. Even if it means taking a bullet for her, it's a price he'll pay. It's a pledge he will come to regret, as he learns that killers are forged on the Devil's anvil.
Hot Property - A short but action-packed adventure story featuring Joe Hunter and Rink from the best selling thriller series by Matt Hilton. Also includes a bonus tale of revenge..."The Able Man" is a fast-moving action story in a style familiar to fans of Joe Hunter.
The new Joe Hunter thriller from the best-selling author of DEAD MEN’S DUST. Who does Andrew Clayton turn to for help when his wife has been murdered, his child is in danger, and the police think he is responsible? Despite his mistrust of Clayton, Joe Hunter accepts the job of protecting young Cole. But who is he protecting the boy from? And why? It’s clear Clayton knows more about his wife’s killer, but he isn’t saying. And when his silence places Cole in the killer’s sights there’s … No Safe Place. Praise for NO SAFE PLACE and the Joe Hunter thriller series “I cannot recommend this book strongly enough and I’m already counting the days until I can get my next fix of Joe Hunter as No Safe Place is a marvelously tense and dramatic novel which challenges both reader and character.” — Crimesquad.com 5-star review “Matt Hilton delivers a thrill a minute. Awesome!” — Chris Ryan, best-selling author of Strike Back “Hard-hitting and fast-paced, I was hooked from start to finish.” — Simon Kernick, author of the Tina Boyd thrillers
Joe Hunter has been Marked for Death in his most explosive outing to date It should be a routine job. Joe Hunter and his associates are hired to provide security for an elite event in Miami. Wear a tux, stay professional, job done. But things go wrong. Hunter is drawn into what appears to be a domestic altercation. When he crosses the mysterious Mikhail however, he soon finds something altogether more sinister... Before long this chance encounter has serious repercussions for Hunter and his friends. Good people are being killed. On the run, in the line of fire, the clock is ticking. From the bars of Miami beach to car chases and superyacht grenade battles, bestseller Matt Hilton dials up the intensity in this rip-roaring, set-piece filled thriller.
Joe Hunter is back and fighting for his life! After his hometown is destroyed by a hurricane Joe Hunter feels duty bound to assist with the clean up. His home has been reduced to matchsticks but that’s not the worst of his bad luck. When he spots a face from his past, Hunter can’t believe his eyes. It’s the face of a dead man. The last time he saw Jason Mercer, Hunter’s best friend Rink had just shot him dead, an execution ordered by their Arrowsake masters. If Mercer survived, what else had Arrowsake lied to Hunter and Rink about, and how far would they go to cover up those lies? The answer isn’t long in coming. Hunter, Rink, and an unlikely ally are soon on the run, outgunned and outnumbered, hunted by teams of relentless killers led by an enemy with a deadly point to prove. A fast-moving adventure, The Fourth Option is perfect for action thriller fans.