Knife Edge

Kyle Payne—the last face the bad guys will ever see.

CIA black-ops veteran Kyle Payne is on leave after a brutal mission. But when he gets word that his mentor, John Heller, has been killed in a high-speed crash in Pineland, Arizona, Payne smells a setup. This was no accident—Heller was taken out.

Unimpressed by local law enforcement, Payne launches his own investigation, crossing paths with beautiful DEA agent Lara Medina. Together, they uncover evidence of a ruthless cartel looking to turn Pineland into the center of their drug empire.

The criminals own the town's major players and will eliminate anyone who gets in their way. Now Payne's in their crosshairs—but they've got no idea who they're up against.

Surviving attack after attack, Payne forms a fearless crew who will rain down justice on the bad guys. But to take them out for good, he'll need to walk straight into the lion's den.

Leaving his and Lara's survival balancing . . . on a Knife Edge.

Knife Edge—book 1 in the superb new action thriller series featuring Kyle Pane. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Jason Kasper, and Paul Heatley.

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Release date

Audiobook: 9 December 2025