Reaper by Sam Stone

REAPER

by Sam Stone

September 8 – October 3, 2025 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

A TASK FORCE RAVEN THRILLER

In the aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack on a U.S. Border Patrol station in McAllen, Texas, Major Jake Baylor faces his most personal mission yet. When a VBIED explosion and mortar attack kills dozens, including his best friend Clint McNamara, Baylor and his elite Task Force Raven spring into action.

What appears to be a brutal cartel assault is actually something far more sinister—a coordinated diversion allowing ISIS operative Abu Waleed Hassan, known as “The Reaper,” and his team of jihadists to slip across the border undetected. As Baylor and his team of Texas Rangers with special operations backgrounds race to track down the terrorists, they find themselves operating in the shadows of bureaucracy, caught between political agendas and the urgent need to prevent another attack.

From interrogating a high-level cartel operative in a remote Texas ranch to conducting off-the-books operations in Mexico, Task Force Raven follows the trail of breadcrumbs leading to Hassan’s deadly plot. When suicide bombers strike San Antonio’s Riverwalk, killing hundreds, the clock starts ticking on an even more catastrophic attack aimed at Houston’s petrochemical infrastructure.

In this high-stakes thriller that blends military action with law enforcement tactics, Baylor must confront not only the external threat but also his own grief and rage. As federal agencies squabble over jurisdictional authority and media narratives, Task Force Raven operates with a simple directive from Texas Governor Robert Williamson: “Find them, and make sure they can never hit us again.”

With time running out and lives on the line, Baylor will need every skill he’s honed from years with both the Texas Rangers and Special Forces to bring the terrorists to justice—or stop them permanently.

Book Details:

Genre: Political Thriller
Published by: Indie
Publication Date: June 1, 2025
Number of Pages: 644 PBK
ISBN: 979-8316987726 PBK
Series: A Task Force Raven Thriller, Book1
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle Unlimited | Goodreads | BookBub

Read an excerpt:

Author Bio:

When the action starts, you know it’s real. A fifth-generation Texan with a cowboy spirit, Sam Stone spent over 30 years as a Texas Police Officer, retiring as the Commander of Special Operations, leading in high-stakes situations where failure wasn’t an option. Coming from a proud, patriotic military family, he writes with an authenticity that can only come from lived experience. Now, he calls the Texas Hill Country home, where he lives with his wife—his love in this life and all others—and their two loyal dogs. Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride—check out his latest book today!

Catch Up With Sam Stone:

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Facebook – @SamStoneAuthor
YouTube – @RavenActual-SamStone

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘This is a great military thriller… you will really like this one and the character of Jake Baylor! I look forward to the next book in the series!’
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘Non-stop action, excitement, and complex, coordinated operations made for riveting reading! The action hits the ground running, and the suspense never lets up… I didn’t want to put this book down! ‘
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘Author Sam Stone leverages decades of law enforcement experience in crafting Reaper… a powerful modern-day glimpse into good vs. evil. With military precision, the story packs detailed encounters as Task Force Raven pulls out the stops to accomplish this complex mission.’
~ Novels Alive

‘Reaper had me thoroughly engrossed in it’s relentlessly action high stakes filled plot. The author expertly curated a gritty, page turning ride with grief, determination and camaraderie. It’s exciting and ended on a slight cliffhanger that makes me enthusiastically looking forward to the next Jake Baylor book.’
~ leannebookstagram

‘The action in this book is intense and nonstop with well written characters. If you like fast pace thrillers with combined military action you’ll like this book.’
~ Enjoyingbooksagain

Tour Host Info:

Book Formats: ePub, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author Reaper does not include: Explicit Sexual Scenes, or Rape. However, readers may encounter content that is considered to be another trigger situation. Generally the content is considered to be no more than R-rated content. At this time, PICT staff have not yet read this book and cannot give additional information.