A writer “in the company of Child and Coben” ( Connecticut Post ), New York Times bestseller Andrew Gross is the acclaimed author of The Blue Zone , Eyes Wide Open , and other exceptional suspense thrillers. With 15 Seconds , he delivers an electrifying, lightning-paced story of a desperate man on the run, trying to save his family from the faceless enemy that’s determined to destroy them all. A gripping tale of a life turned upside-down in 15 Seconds , Gross’s stunner is a must for fans of James Patterson, David Baldacci, Jeffery Deaver, Lisa Gardner, Nelson DeMille, Tess Gerritsen, or anyone who likes action and suspense done to perfection. “[A] frighteningly realistic thriller.” - Bookreporter.com on Eyes Wide Open “Gross’s pace and plotting move nicely from shock to shock.... James Patterson fans...will find much to enjoy here.” - Booklist on Eyes Wide Open “An emotional, gripping study of evil. Relentless.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Eyes Wide Open “A chilling page-turner taken from the author’s real life.” - People on Eyes Wide Open “A total white knuckle, stay-up-all-night thrill ride. Enjoyed the heck out of it!” - Harlan Coben “Gripping...coming up on the rails behind Harlan Coben and Lee Child.... Very diverting.” - Evening Standard (UK) “An intensive manhunt....Thrillingly realistic with a surprising resolution. - Publishers Weekly “Should be read with the light on and the door closed. A rare and menacing psychological thriller that woks on every level.” - Nelson DeMille on Eyes Wide Open “Reckless is sexy as hell.” - James Patterson on Reckless “I think this book is fantastic―it has all the obvious virtues plus that elusive X factor that really made me resent the times I had to put it down. . . . An automatic must read for lover of fast, topical, can’t-put-it-down thrillers.” - Lee Child on Reckless “Exhilarating. . . . An intricately plotted, top-notch thriller.” - New York Journal of Books on Reckless “Bold, brainy, and chilling. . . . You won’t be able to put this book down.” - Linda Fairstein on Reckless “Intense, compelling. His best yet.” - Associated Press on Eyes Wide Open 15 seconds can tear your life apart . . . Henry Steadman never knew what was about to hit him when he pulled up to a red light. Stopped by the police for a minor traffic violation—pulled from his vehicle, handcuffed, and told he is under arrest. Then a blue sedan drives up, a police officer is shot dead, and the car speeds away, leaving behind one suspect: Henry Steadman. Suddenly his life becomes an unrelenting chase to stay alive. Henry is the target of a massive police manhunt while also being pursued by a cunning, unnamed predator bent on terrifying vengeance. With breakneck pacing and nonstop action, 15 Seconds is the story of an innocent man who must save the person he loves most by confronting a man determined to destroy his life. Andrew Gross is the author of the New York Times and international bestsellers Everything to Lose , No Way Back , 15 Seconds , Eyes Wide Open , Reckless , Don't Look Back , The Dark Tide , and The Blue Zone . He is also coauthor of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson, including Judge & Jury and Lifeguard . His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.