Pre-order Releases Nov 17, 2026
Black Fleet Crisis (Horizon War)
by Conor Bender
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About the book
Black Fleet Crisis (Horizon War)
One coordinated attack on America’s black fleet.
Two estranged operators.
A race to prevent a global war.
The USNS Seay burns in Rota, Spain—the victim of a terrorist strike that guts a cornerstone of U.S. military logistics and cripples America’s ability to reinforce Europe.
Worse: in the chaos, a next-generation cyber warfare drone disappears.
Former Marine and special activities operator Shaw Carradine walked away from military service and meant it. But when the stolen drone puts his cousin’s defense firm in the crosshairs of the U.S. government, standing aside isn’t an option.
Shaw’s only viable partner is the last man he trusts: CIA case officer Marcus “Bantam” Roberts, the teammate he hasn’t spoken to since a black-ops mission collapsed in blood and silence.
As they hunt for the drone, the dominoes begin to fall. Coordinated strikes tear through American military infrastructure across Europe. The truth becomes clear—the Seay was no isolated hit. It was the opening move.
Behind the attacks is a network of Russian ultranationalists wielding precision sabotage, bleeding-edge technology, and a weapon designed not to win battles—but to paralyze nations.
As the West scrambles and old enemies take aim at one another, Shaw and Bantam race to stop the next strike—knowing failure won’t end in mere retaliation.
It will end in all out war.
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Praise for Conor Bender and the Horizon War series:
"A bold and original talent, Conor Bender is a storyteller who delivers!" —Andrews & Wilson, NYTimes Bestselling Authors of Insurgent
"A gritty, hard-charging thriller that channels the spirit of Cold War Clancy and Bond." —Jack Stewart, USA Today bestselling author of Tom Clancy Pressure Depth
“Conor Bender uses his Marine and logistics background to weave a pulse pounding tale that leaves you breathless and wanting more." —George Wallace, author of the Hunter Killer series and the Cold Sea series
“The reader [is] in the middle of the action, smelling the smoke, hearing the roar of the ordnance…don’t forget to duck!” —Don Keith, author of the Hunter Killer series
“Like a champion long-distance runner, Black Fleet Crisis starts fast and doesn’t ease off at any point in the story. Buckle up and make sure you’ve cleared your schedule so you can enjoy every word without interruption!” —J.R. Olson, author of the Command and Control series and The Third Option series
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Details
- Publisher
- Severn River Publishing
- Author
- Conor Bender
- Format
- Paperback
- Release date
- Nov 17, 2026
- ISBN-13
- 9781648759178
- ISBN-10
- 1648759173
- Pages
- 284
- Carton quantity
- 22 copies
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Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $11.79 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $11.19 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $10.59 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $10.19 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $9.80 | 51% off list |
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