Burning State
- Author Rob Sinclair
- Narrator Marston York
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 8 December 2025
- Run Time 10 hours and 4 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Adventure fiction, Espionage and spy thriller, Fiction: general and literary, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Politics, Political / legal thriller, Thriller: organised crime / gangland crime.
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What to expect
The BRAND NEW high-octane thriller from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Rob Sinclair. A must-read for fans of Lee Child and Robert Ludlum. 📚💥
Can one man stop a nation from going up in flames?
James Ryker, former intelligence agent, is thrust into a high-stakes conspiracy that will test his limits, and his loyalty, to the max. Sent to Atlanta, Georgia, his mission to find a missing governor's daughter quickly spirals into a deadly pursuit of ex-special ops agent Caleb Marshall. A man presumed dead, but very much alive, and with a terrifying thirst for vengeance.
As Ryker navigates a treacherous landscape of radical right-wing factions, underground networks, and devastating terror attacks, he uncovers a plot of unimaginable scale. Marshall’s meticulous plan to plunge the USA into chaos is playing out before his eyes, and with just a handful of allies, Ryker finds himself in a desperate race against time to stop the world’s leading power combusting from within.
Get ready for the next action-packed instalment of the bestselling Ryker series. Perfect for fans of Lee Child and Mark Greaney.
What readers are saying about the series....
"James Ryker never disappoints. This is a fast-paced novel full of intrigue." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"Another banging book from Rob Sinclair, great plot full of action and drama. Never fails to disappoint in his writing." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"For me it was all about the motivations…the depth and emotion.. Simply wow!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"A great page-turner of a read" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
"Fast paced, brutal in places and yet highly entertaining and enjoyable. Twists and turns all over the place" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Praise for Rob Sinclair:
'Gritty, brutal, explosive! Rob Sinclair’s writing never fails to deliver.' Alex Shaw
'An action-packed adventure' M J Porter
'A cracking thriller with a Reacheresque hero you can't help but root for!' John Ryder
'A hair-raising rollercoaster ride that doesn't let up for a single second' Bookish Jottings
'Packed full of action, political intrigue, betrayal and blood' David's Book Blurg
'Exciting, enjoyable and entertaining' Lynda's Book Reviews
'Had me gripped from the very first chapter' Me and My Books
'Keeps you on your seat's edge all the way through' Splashes Into Books
'A thriller full of suspense and intrigue' Travelling Book Junkie
"Totally gripping, thrilling, will keep you on the edge of your seat!" ramblingmads.com
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