Out in the Cold in Mass Market Paperback

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Today marks a perfect moment for thriller readers!

Out in the Cold—the second book in the Alexandra Martel series—releases in mass-market paperback today, making it more accessible than ever. And with Blood Oath arriving November 18th, this is your ideal opportunity to catch up with Alex’s story before her most personal and dangerous mission yet.

Why This Matters

If you haven’t met Special Agent Alexandra Martel yet, Out in the Cold is the perfect entry point. Publishers Weekly called Alex “a formidable addition to the pantheon of kick-ass heroines,” and Apple Books declared her “our new favorite hero: relentless and dedicated to taking down the bad guys.”

In Out in the Cold, Alex investigates an attack on a megayacht in the Mediterranean that uncovers a conspiracy reaching into America’s power structure—a cabal of Washington insiders and wealthy elites manipulating global politics through false flag operations. Her investigation takes her from the Mediterranean to The Hague and across the Baltic Sea to Helsinki, where she must navigate treacherous waters while dodging assassination attempts.

Mystery & Suspense Magazine called it “highly recommended for high-action, covert, political thrillers,” while First Clue noted it’s “one of the better special-ops series with characters readers will follow anywhere.”

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Perfect Timing

With Blood Oath just seven weeks away, reading Out in the Cold now puts you right where you need to be. While each Alex Martel thriller stands alone, there’s something powerful about following her journey as she evolves from the decorated sniper of Perfect Shot through the political conspiracies of Out in the Cold to the deeply personal stakes awaiting her in the African wilderness.

Blood Oath will be the most emotionally complex story in the series so far—Alex’s safari with her father becomes a desperate rescue mission when he’s kidnapped by rebels, and Russian mercenaries and Chinese operatives descend on East Africa hunting the military secrets locked in his mind. Understanding who Alex is and what she’s capable of will make that story even more powerful.

A Small Ask

Here’s the thing: your support means everything to authors like me. When you pick up a copy of Out in the Cold today—whether at your local bookstore, online, or as an audiobook—you’re not just getting a great thriller. You’re helping ensure that stories like Alex’s continue to be told.

The mass-market paperback makes it easy to grab a copy, and honestly, there’s nothing quite like holding a real book in your hands while Alex navigates conspiracy and betrayal across three continents.

What Reviewers Are Saying

“Electrifying, world-class thriller... a jaw-dropper.” —Simon Gervais

“Catapults readers into a deadly game of cat and mouse.” —Ryan Steck, The Real Book Spy

“A gnarly espionage novel.” —Dayton Daily News

“Alex is a strong, kick-ass heroine... I cannot wait to see what happens next!” —BestThrillerBooks

The Journey Continues

Last Thursday, I shared Part 1 of “Into the Heart of Africa”—the story of how a simple safari in Tanzania inspired Blood Oath. This Thursday brings Part 2, where we’ll dive into Tarangire National Park and the elephant encounter that changed everything. If you missed Part 1, it’s in your inbox and covers the medical emergency at 37,000 feet that started it all.

But first, there’s Out in the Cold—available today wherever books are sold.

If you’ve been meaning to dive into the Alex Martel series, now’s your chance. If you’re already a fan, help spread the word. Either way, asante sana (thank you very much) for being part of this journey.

The adventure continues today.

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Steve Urszenyi

Out in the Cold mass-market paperback releases everywhere today:

Grab it from the Macmillan website.

Blood Oath hardcover releases November 18, 2025

📚✨ Pre-order Blood Oath today and secure your copy! ✨📚

🇺🇸 Amazon US: Order on Amazon US
🇨🇦 Amazon Canada: Order on Amazon Canada
📖 Indigo Books: Order on Indigo Books
🏢 Barnes & Noble: Order on Barnes & Noble
📚 Novel Spot (Local Indie): Order at Novel Spot

💪 Why pre-order matters: Your pre-order helps boost the book’s visibility, supports independent bookstores, and ensures you get your copy on release day - November 18th!

👥 Help spread the word! Share this with fellow thriller fans who love heart-pounding Alex Martel adventures. Every pre-order makes a difference for authors like me!

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