Matt Rogers

Old rivals become new adversaries in the explosive new installment of the bestselling Logan Booth series. Retired assassin Logan Booth is ready to settle down after surviving a war that almost destroyed his life – but Jacinta Murphy, the President of the United States, has other ideas. Paranoid he will expose her past mistakes, the President sets off a chain of events that drive Logan to Colombia and into the middle of an old war. After colliding with the wrong cartel, Logan finds himself on the run across the mountainous Colombian countryside. His only chance of survival lies with Alice Mason, an unlikely friend and confidant. Desperate to keep her out of harm’s way, Logan refuses to call on her for aid. But what if she turns up unbidden? How can Logan protect her if he can’t even guarantee he’ll make it out of this alive?

‘Fast-paced, sharp, and dark. A terrific read.’ Kathy ReichsFor ten years, Logan Booth served as a contract killer for the CIA – he just never knew it. The first book in a blockbuster thriller series from Matt Rogers, a million-copy bestseller and 'a bright new talent shaking up the genre' (Candice Fox). In the twilight of his career, Logan learns he has been a vessel for furthering government interests, not a rogue hitman for a band of vigilantes. The revelation destroys him. But when Jorge Romero – an investigative reporter and Logan's oldest friend – is brutally and inexplicably murdered, Logan allows his fury to deliver him from despair. With an ally in Alice Mason, a homeless witness with a target on her back, Logan goes to war. Against whom, he isn't sure, but he knows powerful forces are at work behind the scenes. Now, to deliver justice, Logan and Alice must confront their demons and win a savage battle that could destroy their lives... even if they survive.'Logan Booth is a character who is impossible to look away from and difficult to forget.' Kyle Mills

Nearly all innovation is done by teams. And while there are many books about the innovation process, and also many about managing teams, the management of innovation teams has gone unaddressed. This matters, because innovation teams are not like other teams. Most teams and their managers know where they are headed. They've probably been there and done it previously, more than once. Innovation is different. The problem objective has been outlined, but the journey and the destination are full of unknowns and untrieds. The team is tasked with going where none have gone before-with scaling a mountain whose height, form, and hidden passes are unknown, and doing so before a rival team from the other side of the mountain finds the summit. There's no simple formula to enable innovation team managers to accomplish this daunting task. But Jonathan Cagan and Peter Boatwright-Carnegie Mellon professors and practitioners with a combined 50+ years of experience in research, consulting, and hands-on innovation-have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't. In Managing the Unmanageable, they offer 13 tips that can greatly improve the odds for success for any innovation team. Filled with eye-opening real-world examples, bolstered by groundbreaking research studies, and enlivened with illustrations by artist Kurt Hess, it's a quick, fascinating read that any manager with a mandate to innovate will find irresistible-and essential.

Nearly all innovation is done by teams. And while there are many books about the innovation process, and also many about managing teams, the management of innovation teams has gone unaddressed. This matters, because innovation teams are not like other teams. Most teams and their managers know where they are headed. They've probably been there and done it previously, more than once. Innovation is different. The problem objective has been outlined, but the journey and the destination are full of unknowns and untrieds. The team is tasked with going where none have gone before-with scaling a mountain whose height, form, and hidden passes are unknown, and doing so before a rival team from the other side of the mountain finds the summit. There's no simple formula to enable innovation team managers to accomplish this daunting task. But Jonathan Cagan and Peter Boatwright-Carnegie Mellon professors and practitioners with a combined 50+ years of experience in research, consulting, and hands-on innovation-have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't. In Managing the Unmanageable, they offer 13 tips that can greatly improve the odds for success for any innovation team. Filled with eye-opening real-world examples, bolstered by groundbreaking research studies, and enlivened with illustrations by artist Kurt Hess, it's a quick, fascinating read that any manager with a mandate to innovate will find irresistible-and essential.

Hound Dog Taylor made guitars howl and hips shake. A founding father of lo-fi blues rock—that gritty, stripped-down sound played on cheap guitars with no bass—Taylor and his band The HouseRockers played loud, wild gut-bucket boogie that was raw and ferocious, earning them a reputation as “The Ramones of the blues.” Though his influence continues to be heard in the music of contemporary musicians such as Jack White, The Black Keys, and others, Hound Dog Taylor’s story has never been fully explored. Off stage, his life was as wild as his music. From his childhood in 1920s Mississippi to his final years in 1970s Chicago, he was surrounded by racism, crime, and violence. The threat of bloodshed was constant, whether from the Ku Klux Klan, South Side gangs, or even fellow musicians. From drunkenly slicing off his sixth finger with a straight razor, to becoming the artist whose music launched the now-legendary Alligator Records, Goodnight Boogie is the first in-depth biographical study of the Blues Hall of Famer whose life was as compelling as his music. This is the story of a brilliant and unforgettably original musician who struggled for success while fighting to survive. Foreword written by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.

WOULD YOU BECOME AN OUTLAW TO MAINTAIN YOUR MORAL CODE? Black operations killer Will Slater has a choice to make. Continue putting his life on the line for his country despite the unrest brewing below his stoic exterior ... or get out. Muster the courage to tell his employers how he feels, accept that he's rapidly approaching his physical and mental limits, ask permission to step away from his role as a human wrecking ball... But he knows they won't let him out, not with the state secrets swimming around in his head. There's exceptions the upper echelon simply cannot allow. Slater's been a vigilante once. He knows the pain of isolation, the stress that comes from making an enemy of the shadow world. And that's avoiding the real dilemma - if he goes, Jason King must choose between the woman he loves and his brother-in-arms. Strap in for a white-knuckle thrill ride you won't forget... What readers are saying about King & Slater: ★★★★★ - "Slater and King working together is a whole new adventure. Twice as much death and destruction. Twice as much adventure and excitement."★★★★★ - "Separately, forces to be reckoned with: together, virtually unstoppable."★★★★★ - "Two of the best warriors I've met in a long while. Can't wait to see who they tackle next time."★★★★★ - "It was absolutely fantastic. Loved every minute and I had a hard time putting it down. The action never stops."★★★★★ - "This book was a treat from start to finish. I continue to be amazed by Matt's ability to come up with truly creative situations for our beloved King and Slater to be thrown into."★★★★★ - "I think you'll understand what makes them tick. The deepest part of their hearts are exposed."★★★★★ - "Jason and Will together. What could be better? Powerful, tense, emotional and fast-paced."★★★★★ - "Two minds that are so coordinated makes for excitement whatever they do. Matt's really hit one out of the park with this book."★★★★★ - "The ensuing combat takes on more importance as family, treachery, and the sheer volume of corruption are factored in."

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT? King and Slater have fought and warred all over the globe, from the desolate plains of the Russian Far East to the extreme altitudes of Nepal. Now, chaos strikes them at home - New York goes dark as malicious code infects the power grid in a devastating cyberattack. More than eight million people across the five boroughs. No power, no running water, no sanitation. Food supplies will be exhausted within two days, and there's no one to restock the shelves. The government has no solution to the myriad problems that come with a major city losing electricity for a prolonged period. All King and Slater know is the code used to knock out critical substations initiated in the heart of Manhattan, and so begins a harrowing race against the clock to get the lights back on before the city plunges into anarchy. They don't have much time - it doesn't take long for people to panic. As they fight deeper into the bowels of the city, they realise there was a reason New York was targeted. Make as many enemies as they do, and it's bound to catch up to you eventually... What readers are saying about King & Slater: ★★★★★ - "Slater and King working together is a whole new adventure. Twice as much death and destruction. Twice as much adventure and excitement."★★★★★ - "Separately, forces to be reckoned with: together, virtually unstoppable."★★★★★ - "Two of the best warriors I've met in a long while. Can't wait to see who they tackle next time."★★★★★ - "It was absolutely fantastic. Loved every minute and I had a hard time putting it down. The action never stops."★★★★★ - "This book was a treat from start to finish. I continue to be amazed by Matt's ability to come up with truly creative situations for our beloved King and Slater to be thrown into."★★★★★ - "I think you'll understand what makes them tick. The deepest part of their hearts are exposed."★★★★★ - "Jason and Will together. What could be better? Powerful, tense, emotional and fast-paced."★★★★★ - "Two minds that are so coordinated makes for excitement whatever they do. Matt's really hit one out of the park with this book."★★★★★ - "The ensuing combat takes on more importance as family, treachery, and the sheer volume of corruption are factored in."

TWO TRAINED KILLERS AT A STAGGERING ALTITUDE... Raya Parker, the fourteen-year-old daughter of a senior U. S. black-ops official, has vanished along the trail to Everest. Also unaccounted for are one of the loyal bodyguards assigned to protect her, and an unassuming Nepali porter. After a prolonged wait for their first contracted assignment, Jason King and Will Slater touch down in Nepal. They're not exactly thrilled by the task - they assume it's a routine opportunistic kidnapping. But Raya's father, Aidan, has done brilliant work for his country, and if his family is at risk he deserves the best. Then their grip on the situation spirals violently out of control. Soon enough they're deep in the throes of terror, battling savage hostiles and the brutality of the terrain itself. And they can't figure out who the hell is behind any of it. As they ascend higher and higher on the long trail to Gokyo Ri, their energy saps, their bodies crumble, and panic intensifies... What use is elite combat training when you can hardly breathe? What readers are saying about King & Slater: ★★★★★ - "Slater and King working together is a whole new adventure. Twice as much death and destruction. Twice as much adventure and excitement."★★★★★ - "Separately, forces to be reckoned with: together, virtually unstoppable."★★★★★ - "Two of the best warriors I've met in a long while. Can't wait to see who they tackle next time."★★★★★ - "It was absolutely fantastic. Loved every minute and I had a hard time putting it down. The action never stops."★★★★★ - "This book was a treat from start to finish. I continue to be amazed by Matt's ability to come up with truly creative situations for our beloved King and Slater to be thrown into."★★★★★ - "I think you'll understand what makes them tick. The deepest part of their hearts are exposed."★★★★★ - "Jason and Will together. What could be better? Powerful, tense, emotional and fast-paced."★★★★★ - "Two minds that are so coordinated makes for excitement whatever they do. Matt's really hit one out of the park with this book."★★★★★ - "The ensuing combat takes on more importance as family, treachery, and the sheer volume of corruption are factored in. This first in the King-Slater team-up does not disappoint "

AN ARMY OF TWO FOR THE AGES... Jason King and Will Slater, the two most lethal operatives in government history, are out on their own. They've been through their personal journeys into hell, but they unite in New York City as brothers in arms. So begins a vigilante crusade against the city's morally bankrupt inhabitants. But their private war doesn't last long... Sometimes you can't escape the past, no matter how hard you try. They're revisited by old government contacts with an agenda, and soon enough they're fighting tooth and nail to prevent the destabilisation of the entire country. Outnumbered, overwhelmed, beat down, battered, broken - it's just another day at the office. Witness the unification of the two baddest men on the planet... What readers are saying about King & Slater: ★★★★★ - "Slater and King working together is a whole new adventure. Twice as much death and destruction. Twice as much adventure and excitement."★★★★★ - "One hell of a ride from the very beginning to a fantastic finish."★★★★★ - "Two of the best warriors I've met in a long while. Can't wait to see who they tackle next time."★★★★★ - "Both characters retain their richness of personality, yet share their intellectual disdain for the evil in the world."★★★★★ - "This book was a treat from start to finish. I continue to be amazed by Matt's ability to come up with truly creative situations for our beloved King and Slater to be thrown into."★★★★★ - "This was one of those late night page turners that you would give up sleep for with no problem."★★★★★ - "Matt has taken the best of Jason King and the best of Will Slater and combined it into a new format, yet kept his hard-hitting action and surprising twists."

Recounting his own history, Matt Rogers explores the question of how, in a world of suffering, we can call God good. This challenging question can manifest itself as a conspiracy of doubt and depression, so that our emotions and our intellect come under attack. Will God deliver us through this distressing journey?