2024 Holiday Gift guide
The best gifts to fill every square inch under the tree this year.
Featured
Jeff’s Top Picks to stuff those stockings!
Beats Studio Buds
Noise canceling. Stylish. Crafted by Dre.
Kindle Paperwhite 16GB
Steal of a deal on the most popular e-reader so you can stay up all night reading your favorite books from below…
Chemex
Step up your coffee game with this pour-over coffee carafe and take mornings to a new level.
For Him
Tried and True Gifts for Him
CRY HAVOC
By Jack Carr
We’ve been blessed with 7 James Reece books so far, and bits and pieces of backstory about the Reece family. Now we get a backstory about Tom Reece, the patriac of the Reece family and the legendary Navy SEAL, and how he went from the SEAL Teams to the CIA.
Count me in.
SIG Sauer Kilo 3K Rangefinder
Compact. Waterproof. Insanely accurate.
Range a target out to 3,000 yards. Save 25 different bullet profiles and 8 ballistic groups, and sync your data up with Bluetooth to the SIG Sauer BDX App.
Perfect for the links, archery range, or that new long-range rifle course you’ve been eyeing (me too).
Leupold DeSoto Sunglasses
Stylish, durable, and from one of the best optics manufacturers in the US. If they are good enough for me, that favorite guy in your life will love them too.
Warrior Camos
Warrior Camos makes some of the best flannels and button-downs in the business. Treat yourself (or your other half) and pick up one of their awesome patterns today.
Watch for new drops on the Instagram page!
Till Zero Coffee Company
Till Zero Coffee Company is a veteran-owned and patriotic company with some of the best roasts in the business. Use code JEFF5 to save 10% at checkout!
Eberlestock Fade Collection
It’s no secret that I love Eberlestock. They have some of the best gear in the world. Check out their new FADE collection which features this sling bag that is perfect for everyday carry needs and is body armor compatible.
Smoky Crafts Cocktail Smoker Kit
Up your cocktail game with this crafty smokers kit and give your next Old Fashioned a charred pop.
Battle Springs Ranch
My friends at Battle Springs Ranch run some great courses. Pistol, Carbine, and Long-Range. Sign him up for the next shooting class and maybe I’ll see him on the range!
For Her
For the Ladies
Glocusent USB Book Light
Mrs. Clark loves this book light. It’s rechargeable and clips right on to the cover so you can have personalized light for this late-night reading sessions.
Candle Warmer
This is how my wife keeps our house smelling the best. It has a timer and can keep even large candles warmed up so those scents keep flowing!
RENPHO Eyeris 1 Eye Massager
Have her kick back and relax after a long day with this eye massager. She deserves it.
Hooded Fleece Robe
Help her fight the chill with this hooded fleece robe.
Book of the Month
Pick your plan, pick your genres, and wait by the mailbox. Introduce her to new authors and great stories for as little as $9.99 a month!
Microfiber Hair Towels
My wife swears by these. Microfiber is easier on your hair and cuts down on drying time. Get this four-pack and see for yourself!
Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
I know what you are thinking, this is a bit pricey isn’t it? Well, my Mrs. Clark swears by it because they not only protect your skin, but provide a level of comfort that is unmatched.
Plus, Fishers Finery got a top score from TheSpruce.com
Outdoors
Put down your phone and get some fresh air.
Pizza Oven
(30% SALE) for $199.99
One bite, everybody knows the rules. Be the king of pizza with this outdoor pizza oven and make the Stool Presidente jealous.
I have one and love it. Makes great pizza with the same pellets that fuel my Traeger Grill.
Silicone Griddle Cover
Even with a cover on the Blackstone the griddle surface still gets dirty. Wind kicks up dust and still gets under the cover. Protect your surface with this silicone mat and save yourseelf the hassle of spring cleaning the griddle. with this!
Tabletop fire pit
Don’t have a large backyard for a firepit? I got you covered. This table top firepit is new and improved, more efficient, and stainless steel. Don’t let the low temps keep you from a good time around the orange glow of fall fire.
Grecell 80W Solar Panel
Foldable, portable, and with a USB connection, this solar panel can power your cell phone, tablet, or computer, and recharge small power banks. Perfect for those who like to explore.
Books
Some of 2024’s Best Books, and a peak at 2025!
Shadow of doubt
By Brad Thor
*2024 Top Pick*
Nobody does thrills like Brad Thor. Not only did I get to meet him this year, but he blew us away with SHADOW OF DOUBT. Thor should be on your list every year.
eruption
By Michael Crichton and James Patterson
*2024 Top Pick*
Speaking of thrills. One of the best to ever do it links up with the Crichton estate to finish a story Michael didn’t get to complete before he passed away. It was incredible, and already has a deal in Hollywood. I dare you to try and find where Crichton left off and Patterson begins.
Hint: YOU WON’T
ACT OF DEFIANCE
By Briand Andrews and Jeff Wilson
*2024 Top Pick*
Two of my favorite authors in publishing take on the 40th Anniversary of THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER.
Very bold.
And they crushed it. Clamoring for those old-school Clancy vibes? Jeff and Brian harnessed it with perfection. Buy two copies. One for you, and another for a friend. They’ll thank you later.
TUNE IN NOW
Tune in to the COURSE OF ACTION PODCAST to hear the behind-the-scenes stories from these great authors!
2024’s Best Books to Stuff the Stockings
COLD TRAIL
By Taylor Moore
The fight for land is on, and Garrett Kohl must not just fight for his land, but for his family’s future and the right to go into whatever business he sees fit. But with several hands involved, including his estranged sister, Kohl might be in for more than he can handle.
THE SVENTH FLOOR
By David McCloskey
McCloskey sizzles like a steak thrown on a hot grill every time he releases a new book, and The Seventh Floor delivers again. You can see McCloskey’s progression as a scribe as he dives deeper into character development, and even furthers the comedic approach to such serious CIA business. What happens on the 7th floor, stays on the 7th floor. Or does it?
OUT FOR BLOOD
By Ryan Steck
Matthew Redd is quickly becoming my favorite protagonist. I not only met Ryan in 2024, but we became friends and I got a sneak peek into what happens with The Real Book Spy, and how Ryan pens such great novels. Out For Blood delivers on the thrills, and hits close to home with part of the book taking place in Oklahoma City.
EMBER
By Andrews and Wilson
Is there a better series than the Tier One books? Nobody brings the team room into your living room like Andrews & Wilson. Dempsey and the team are back for another full-throttle story with movie news that broke shortly after Ember’s release.
Catch up on Tier One and get ready for the. big screen.
THE RECRUITER
By Gregg Podolski
Wise-cracking Deadpool meets John Wick action in this debut from Podolski. He’s talented, driven, and ready to entertain. What happens when a recruiter who normally finds bad guys for bad jobs is faced with recruiting a bad guy too close to home?
EXTINCTION
By Douglas Peterson
A modern-day Jurassic Park, but with the Wooly Mamouth and the resurrection of an extinct species with hidden caves and tunnels in the Rocky Mountains. I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would.
FOUR MINUTES
By Andrews and Wilson
I loved this book. A futuristic look into what time-travel technology might do in military applications with a scary twist–maybe we don’t want to know the future ahead of time.
Plus, the movie rights to this sold almost immediately. Mark my words, it will be a blockbuster!
OUTLAW
By Jack Stewart
If you thought Unknown Rider, Stewart’s first book was a slam dunk, this one is a grand slam. Stewart impresses with the second book in the Battle Born series, this time harnessing his inner Clancy and giving us an aerodynamic espionage tale like only a TOP GUN fighter pilot can.
UNIT X
By Raj Shah
Ever wonder how the Pentagon repaired their relationship with the Silicone Valley giants? This book exposes it all, including the politics behind the stalled growth of the Defense Department’s most public, and secretive programs.
THE UNDERHANDED
By Adam Sikes
Europe’s last line of defense against neofascism is a… history professor?
Yep, and former CIA spy Adam Sikes is going to take you on the thrill-ride. Perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Jack Carr.
THE HOUSEMAID IS WATCHING
By Freida McFadden
With home ownership finally hers, the past is far behind her. Or is it? Now someone lives next door and knows all the secrets…
Will those secrets stay hidden? Or will the new maid next door ruin everything? With over 100K reviews on Amazon, this book is a must read.
NUCLEAR WAR
By Annie Jacobsen
Other than an asteroid hitting Earth, these is only one other scenario that could end the world as we know it: Nuclear War.
And a nuclear missile headed towards the US is that trigger.
This NY Times instant bestseller is something you should not miss. Jacobsen explores nuclear war and how close we are to critical mass.
FIRST LIE WINS
By Ashley Elston
Reese Witherspoon picked this for her exclusive book club, which means it’s a hit. It has secret identities, a mysterious boss, and twists and turns that is sure to keep you guessing the entire way.
THINK TWICE
By Harlen Coban
A man presumed dead is suddenly wanted for murder. A double homicide places him at the scene of the crime, with plenty of witnesses. How? Who? What? Where?
THE HOUSE OF CROSS
By James Patterson
Book 30 in the Alex Cross series promises to deliver the thrills once again. Plus, the Alex Cross series premiers on Amazon Prime 14 November and it looks amazing!
OUT IN THE COLD
By Steve Urszenyi
Alex Martel is back at it and trying to stop WW3. Urszenyi delivers once again, and with another cinematic introduction that will have you on the edge of your seat!
RED SKY MOURNING
By Jack Carr
Navy SEAL turned thriller master drops a heavy action, intense on thrills book once again and celebrates his 007 book, with a James Bond-esque thriller guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
CAPTURE OR KILL
By Vince Flynn/Don Bentley
Don Bentley takes over from Kyle Mills and offers up a thrilling and chilling story of what Mitch Rapp had to do with the events that saw the US take down Osama Bin Laden.
SPIRIT CROSSING
By William Kent Krueger
Publishers Weekly hailed this as his most puzzling mystery to date. Pick up and copy and see if you can figure out the details behind the murder yourself.
THE PALEONTOLOGIST
By Luke Dumas
A haunted paleontologist returns to a museum where his sisters was abducted years prior to go face-to-face with a murderous spirit. This one is guaranteed to keep you up at night!
2025 Releases to Order ASAP
edge of honor
By Brad Thor
1 July 2025.
America’s Birthday and a new Brad Thor novel in the same week? Count me in. Scot Harvath #24 promises to deliver the fireworks!
Listen to Brad talk his latest book SHADOW OF DOUBT on my podcast, Course of Action now!
BLOOD AND TREASURE
By Ryan Pote
Former Navy Helicopter Pilot turned thriller author Ryan Pote weaves in mystery and adventure in his debut novel. What does the destruction of the International Space Station and an ancient scroll have to do with each other?
Find out 22 July 2025.
GONE DARK
By Ryan Steck
Ryan is a good friend, and is about to have a HUGE 2025. He’s got Redd #4 in GONE DARK, after Ted Bell’s MONARCH drops in March.
And then a book he co-authored with Simon Gervais in the Fall. Big time!
Releases 17 June 2025.
MONARCH
By Ryan Steck
So good that I read an early copy and immediately preordered a copy for my collection. Steck pens an introduction that would make Ted Bell shed a tear he’d be so proud.
You have to have this one. Order now!
Releases 25 March 2025.
MIDNIGHT BLACK
By Mark Greaney
Greaney just doesn’t quit. He’s one of the hardest-working authors today. In this next Gray Man book, he puts Court Gentry right in the middle of a Russian plot to keep his love interest imprisoned in a Siberian penal colony. I read it early, and it delivers the thrills big time!
Releases 18 Feb 2025.
Dark Rising
By Andrews & Wilson
8 April 2025.
The Shepherd’s series is so good. Feels like it’s been forever since the last one. The 4th book in the series sees the team try and take some much-deserved time off, only to fall right in the middle of child abduction on the streets of Santo Domingo. Dark Rising looks fantastic!
SILENT HORIZONS
By Chad Robichaux and Jack Stewart
Robichaux and Stewart pull back the curtain on what it’s like to go to war, and they don’t hold back. This is the side of clandestine operations that you don’t normally see or read about. I loved it and you will too!
Releases 13 May 2025.
DEAD MAN'S LIST
By Karen Rose
A homicide detective exposes the high-society side of San Diego in this mystery thriller and nerve-shattering romantic suspense.
A steamy second date turns trivial when Homicide Detective Kit McKittrick stumbles upon the mutilated body of a San Diego politician. The list of suspects is long, but the names on the list are the true surprise.
Releases 4 March 2025.
RED FALCON
By Connor Sullivan
Connor is one of my favorite authors, and he’s back after taking a small break to start his family (Congrats!).
A shadow operative is tasked with investigating mysterious attacks on US diplomats and intelligence professionals around the world, only to uncover a plot far more sinister and devastating. DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
Releases 11 Nov 2025.
NEMESIS
By Gregg Hurwitz
Hurwitz is one of those authors I look forward to every year. He just doesn’t miss with the Orphan X novels. This time Evan Smoak is faced with a conflict with his oldest friend in the world. He will either live by the assassin’s Ten Commandments, or die by them.
Releases 11 Feb 2025.
ONYX STORM
By Rebecca Yarros
The series taking the world by storm is back to start the year off right. Yarros brings back the best-selling series with nothing held back. The walls are closing in, and actions must be taken.
Releases 21 Jan 2025.
THE PERFECT DIVORCE
By Jeneva Rose
The Perfect Marriage was massive. Now, the follow-up that promises the same chills, thrills, and drama.
You should follow Rose on IG, because she is hilarious. Scott would approve.
Releases 17 April 2025.
LINE OF DEMARCATION
By M.P. Woodward
In his first Clancy offering, Woodward took us back to the traditional techno-thriller. In Demarcation, Woodward does it again, plunging Ryan Jr. into a fight for an oil field off the coast of Guyana.
Releases 20 May 2025.
INTO THE GRAY ZONE
By Brad Taylor
Pike Logan is back in a spiraling geopolitical scheme taking place in India that sees two intelligence services in the crosshairs.
Releases 22 April 2025.
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