The wait is over. Dead Exit is officially here.

Today I’m excited to celebrate the release of Dead Exit, the third novel in my award-winning Marty and Bo Thriller Series, published by Mission Point Press.

After months of writing, editing, revising, and working with early reviewers, it’s incredibly rewarding to finally share this story with readers. Whether you’ve been with Marty and Bo since Chasing Money or you’re discovering the series for the first time, I hope you’ll enjoy their biggest—and most dangerous—adventure yet.

A Deadly Reckoning Begins

Marty Schott and Bo Bishop think they’re finally getting out of a dangerous business partnership with a Russian oligarch.

Then the phone rings.

Bo’s brother-in-law has been murdered, and the Portland police detective at the scene already knows Marty and Bo by name. As they search for answers, they uncover a hidden wire, criminal activity inside their own company, and a conspiracy involving cigarette smuggling, counterfeit money, and a covert FBI operation inspired by a real-world FBI sting.

As the investigation unfolds, the danger grows more personal. Their families are threatened, old loyalties are tested, and one wrong decision could prove fatal.

Early Reviews of Dead Exit

I’m grateful for the wonderful response from early reviewers.

“A double-shot of murder, dark humor, and white-knuckled suspense that works on every level. Dead Exit will wow newcomers and satisfy series die-hards.“— BestThrillers.com

“Packed with action, Dead Exit unfolds as a sweeping saga of smuggling, corruption, and intrigue inspired by a real-world FBI sting operation.” — D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

Those comments mean a great deal because they capture exactly what I hoped to deliver: a fast-paced crime thriller with plenty of twists, dark humor, and memorable characters.

Dead Exit Available Now in Print, eBook & Audiobook

The newest Marty and Bo crime thriller is available now in hardcover, paperback, Kindle eBook, and Audible. Special thanks to Frits Zernike, who did an incredible job narrating the audiobook! Listen to a sample on Audible.

You can order your copy from your favorite bookseller:

• Dockside Press (Charlevoix)
• McLean & Eakin Booksellers (Petoskey)
• Horizon Books (Traverse City)
• Annie Bloom’s Books (Portland)
• Powell’s Books (Portland)
• Barnes & Noble
• Amazon

You can also ask your local independent bookstore to order a copy.

New to the Series?

If this is your first visit to the world of Marty and Bo, you’re in luck.

The series begins with Chasing Money, continues with The Vatican Deal, and now reaches its thrilling third installment with Dead Exit. While each novel tells a complete story, reading them in order lets you watch the characters—and the stakes—grow with each book.

All three novels are available in Kindle Unlimited, making it easy for subscribers to enjoy the entire series.

Thank You

Writing novels is often a solitary endeavor, but publishing one is anything but. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has encouraged me along the way—my readers, reviewers, booksellers, librarians, fellow writers, the team at Mission Point Press, and especially my family.

Every pre-order, review, recommendation, library request, and social media share has helped bring Dead Exit to launch day.

I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

If you do, I’d be grateful if you’d leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub or your favorite bookseller’s website. Reviews make an enormous difference in helping other readers discover independent authors.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to hear what you think of Dead Exit

Happy reading,

Michael Balter

P. S.

Want to learn more about the inspiration for Dead Exit? Check out this blog post > How I Wrote My Third Novel: Inside My Thriller Writing Process.

For more on how I became a writer, see the Introduction to my Thriller Writer’s Journal.

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