City of Nope
From USA Today bestselling author Brett Battles, comes the third novel in his exciting Excoms thriller series.
Ananke and the rest of the Excoms team thought they would get a little bonding time to kick back and relax. But the world has different ideas.
After the organization that they work for discovers that over a hundred prisoners from a now dismantled human trafficking operation are missing, the team is sent out to find them and bring them back.
With few clues, they must follow a trail that leads from Washington State to Panama and beyond. And when they reach the end, what they find is far beyond anything they ever expected.
It’ll take everyone working at the top of their game, but even that might not be enough.
"One hell of a ride!" - Edward Fallon, author of the Linger Thrillers!
See why New York Times best selling author James Rollins calls Brett Battles' writing "Addictive," and why Crimespree Magazine says "Battles has a true gift for writing thrillers."
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Brett Battles
Brett Battles crafts thrillers that don’t just chase the next plot twist—they explore the shadows where espionage, identity, and morality intertwine. Growing up in Southern California, he found his storytelling voice early, convincing his sixth-grade teacher to let the whole class dive into his short stories. That early spark evolved into a writing career spanning over forty novels, with characters and plots that grip readers with their complexity and emotional depth.
His debut introduced Jonathan Quinn, a freelance operative navigating a perilous world of secrets, setting a tone that defines Battles’ work: sharp, layered, and relentless. Awards like the Barry for Best Thriller followed, but it’s his ability to weave intricate narratives with human vulnerability that resonates most. Beyond the Quinn series, his storytelling branches into the Project Eden thrillers, the Rewinder trilogy’s inventive sci-fi twist, and collaborations that expand his reach.
An Excoms Thriller
An Excoms Thriller consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

