SWORD OF GOD
Payne & Jones - Book 3
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER



TWO SHOCKING DISCOVERIES:
Off the coast of South Korea, a young boy discovers a cave that is coated in human blood. Less than a week later, everyone in his village disappears. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, a female archaeologist unearths an artifact that threatens the historical foundation of Islam. To some, it is a discovery that must be silenced at all costs.

AN UNTHINKABLE ACT:
In a secret bunker run by U.S. intelligence, the unthinkable has happened. While interrogating one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists, an American soldier is executed and no one knows how.

A GLOBAL THREAT:
Payne & Jones (his former commanders) offer to spearhead the investigation. They quickly realize that there is more to this atrocity than terrorist reprisal—there is a plot in motion that will burn the world in the fires of a holy war. And it's up to them to stop it.

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Vince Flynn, #1 international bestselling author—
“A non-stop locomotive of a thriller. Combines labyrinthine plot twists, global terrorism, and the darkest depths of psychological warfare in a thriller that had me burning the midnight oil 'til breakfast.”

Clive Cussler, #1 international bestselling author—
“Chris Kuzneski writes as forcefully as his tough characters act.”

James Rollins, #1 international bestselling author—
“SWORD OF GOD is as convincing as it is terrifying. Riveting and relentlessly paced, here is a novel that will be consumed in one sitting. Chris Kuzneski proves again that he is a thriller writer for the new millennium.”

Nelson DeMille, #1 international bestselling author—
“Chris Kuzneski is a remarkable new writer. I can’t wait for the next Payne & Jones novel!”

Douglas Preston, #1 international bestselling author—
“Reading SWORD OF GOD is like jumping onto a runaway freight train hurtling toward disaster, with the fate of the world in the balance… A fabulous premise, great characters, rich settings, and mach-5 pacing. Explosive!”

Publishers Weekly—
“This globe-crossing action thriller, like its predecessor, evokes the spirit of Dan Brown with welcome doses of Lee Child’s ex-military tough-guy grit.”

Raymond Khoury, international bestselling author—
“A fast and furious, rip-roaring action-adventure, infused with a welcome dose of Chris Kuzneski's spirited humor.”

Gayle Lynds, international bestselling author—
“Action-packed and full of taut suspense, SWORD OF GOD crosses continents in a world-class adventure that will keep you guessing, chuckling, terrified, and utterly riveted. Go into lock-down mode. You won't want to leave your chair until you've finished this terrific tale.”

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(Payne & Jones - Book 3)

TWO SHOCKING DISCOVERIES
Off the coast of South Korea, a young boy discovers a cave that is coated in human blood. Less than a week later, everyone in his village disappears. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, a female archaeologist unearths an artifact that threatens the historical foundation of Islam. To some, it is a discovery that must be silenced at all costs.

AN UNTHINKABLE ACT
In a secret bunker run by U.S. intelligence, the unthinkable has happened. While interrogating one of the world’s most dangerous terrorists, an American soldier is executed and no one knows how.

A VIOLENT THREAT
Payne & Jones, his former commanders, offer to spearhead the investigation. They quickly realize that there is more to this atrocity than terrorist reprisal—there is a plot in motion that will burn the world in the fires of a holy war. And it's up to them to stop it.


PRAISE

Vince Flynn, #1 national bestselling author—
“A non-stop locomotive of a thriller. Combines labyrinthine plot twists, global terrorism, and the darkest depths of psychological warfare in a thriller that had me burning the midnight oil 'til breakfast.”

Clive Cussler, #1 national bestselling author—
“Kuzneski writes as forcefully as his tough characters act.”

James Rollins, #1 national bestselling author—
“SWORD OF GOD is as convincing as it is terrifying. Riveting and relentlessly paced, here is a novel that will be consumed in one sitting. Chris Kuzneski proves again that he is a thriller writer for the new millennium.”

Nelson DeMille, #1 national bestselling author—
“Chris Kuzneski is a remarkable new writer. I can’t wait for the next Payne & Jones novel!”

Douglas Preston, #1 national bestselling author—
“Reading SWORD OF GOD is like jumping onto a runaway freight train hurtling toward disaster, with the fate of the world in the balance… A fabulous premise, great characters, rich settings, and mach-5 pacing. Explosive!”

Publishers Weekly—
“This globe-crossing action thriller, like its predecessor, evokes the spirit of Dan Brown with welcome doses of Lee Child’s ex-military tough-guy grit.”

Raymond Khoury, national bestselling author—
“A fast and furious, rip-roaring action-adventure, infused with a welcome dose of Chris Kuzneski's spirited humor.”

Gayle Lynds, national bestselling author—
“Action-packed and full of taut suspense, SWORD OF GOD crosses continents in a world-class adventure that will keep you guessing, chuckling, terrified, and utterly riveted. Go into lock-down mode. You won't want to leave your chair until you've finished this terrific tale.”


BOOKS | EXCERPT | FOREIGN | VIDEO TRAILER