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Thunderbird Rising

The Maxx King Thrillers, Book 1

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Thunderbird Rising

By: John H. Thomas
Narrated by: Scott Fleming
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Maxx King is a former Army Ranger turned cybercrime investigator trying to get his life back on track when he has an unexpected confrontation with a ruthless Chinese spy. Struggling to understand the escalating violence, he discovers a clandestine US-China conflict centered around a device of unknown origins with the power to trigger massive natural disasters.

Caught between competing US government agencies, Chinese assassins, secret informants, and a rising number of deaths, Maxx must get to the truth before the next catastrophe strikes. Things get personal when it turns out his girlfriend, Gabby, has been working on the covert project and may be the source of damaging leaks that threaten national security.

The clock is ticking, and a break in the code reveals that something big will happen on September 11th, 2001. Thunderbird Rising is an action-packed alternate-history thriller full of uncertain loyalties, deceit, and international espionage set in Seattle and New York City.

©2024 John H. Thomas (P)2025 John H. Thomas Espionage Science Fiction Spies & Politics Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense China Exciting Thriller

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I’m new to this whole audiobook thing—usually I’m just flipping pages—but I figured I’d give Thunderbird Rising a shot since I really got into the book. Man, I’m glad I did. This thing’s a beast, and listening to it narrated? It’s like the story got a turbo boost.

I’m no audiobook pro, but this one’s a banger. If you’re into thrillers that don’t mess around, characters you’d have over for a beer and barbecue, and a narrator who makes it feel like a damn movie, Thunderbird Rising is where it’s at. Loved the book, loved the listen..

A Great Listen!

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Maxx king is one of my new favorite leads. I just think that a lot of thriller leads are pretty generic, but Maxx is one of those guys who feels so fleshed out, someone I can relate to.

Awesome thriller

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This was a brilliant audiobook from start to finish! A little longer than the ones I usually listen to, but probably for the best! Felt like I got a lot of value out of this one. Would recommend!

So Good!

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This was a very entertaining audiobook, quite the adventure. Reminded me and had some hints of a Clancy book mixed with some others. Maxx is a cool character and was good to hear him overcome the various obstacles. Narrator wasn't my favourite but still delivers a nice performance. This is a good audiobook and worth the listen for sure!

Cool story!

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I don't want to give anything away in this review and spoil it for anyone else but it is such a fantastic storyline, so well written and brilliantly narrated. For anyone looking for a thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat, this is the one!

Great listen!

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This gripping story pulled me in with its pulse-pounding pace and a protagonist I couldn’t help but root for. Maxx King’s battle against shadowy forces—both foreign and domestic—felt intensely personal and chillingly plausible, especially as the plot raced toward a haunting twist of alternate history. The author masterfully weaves suspense, espionage, and emotional tension,

Perfect Thriller

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Loved the narration by Scott Fleming, who brings the action, pace and drama to your ears.

Maxx is a ex-Ranger and cybersecurity operative, who finds himself caught in a clandestine war between the U.S. and China. Both countries are in a race to control a device, that can cause natural disasters.

We have none stop action, so many twists and turns.

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Rising

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This was a fast paced, intense sci-fi thriller that throws you in at the deep end (literally) from the opening chapter. There were a few plot threads unfolding as the story progressed: a murder case, a corporate espionage investigation, treasonous collaboration between China and the US as well as an alternate history timeline that involves alien tech, catastrophic consequences for misusing said tech and a race against time to September 11 where the events that we know of in our timeline may be caused by otherworldly outside forces.


Maxx King (former Army Ranger) in the main protagonist based in Seattle. He is a cybercrime investigator and gets pulled into the events above when he unwittingly gets confronted by a Chinese spy determined to ensure China succeeds in communicating with the alien device first by thwarting America’s efforts to do so.


The plot thickens when Maxx finds out his girlfriend Gabby is involved in the covert project on the American side and that she is suspected of leaking secrets to the Chinese threatening national security. Maxx’s Ranger skills help him navigate the dangers but as the deadline gets closer to September 11 and the constant threat from both American and Chinese government agencies and rogue elements, Maxx will find it harder to stay alive and keep those he loves out of harm’s way when all involved converge on New York City. Whether he can influence the events that are about to unfold for the better, only time will tell.


Overall, I enjoyed the story and found the various story threads compelling as they all came together. I would have liked a little more explanation as to how the device worked and how the consequences occurred as this was a little vague but otherwise, I liked the mix of spy thriller with the science fiction elements. The story had plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader guessing and the narration was perfect for setting the tone and level of threat. As this is the first book in a series, I look forward to book 2 to see where the story goes next.

A fast paced, intense sci-fi thriller that throws you in at the deep end (literally) from the opening chapter.

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Thunderbird Rising by John H. Thomas.
Max King book 1.
Listening Length 10 hours and 22 minutes.
Narrator Scott Fleming.
I really did enjoy listening to this book. I loved the cover. I got into this audiobook straight away. I loved the Narrator. He was so good. Action from the start. I was rooting for Maxx. I loved everything about this audiobook. I loved the pacing. It was fast. I loved the setting too. This is a new author for me. Wow just wow. I am definitely looking forward to the next book. I would definitely recommend this book.

I loved the Narrator.

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This is an excellent cyber crime novel involving with Chinese spies, governemnts and the military. John H. Thomas introduces us to Maxx King, a complex and compelling protagonist with a mysterious past and a strong sense of justice. The pacing is fast enough to keep the adrenaline flowing and make the story interesting, with characters that are intereing and full of character.

The audiobook performance deserves major props. The narrator captures Maxx’s grit and the tension of each scene with skill, bringing the story to life - highly recommend for anyone who loves a smart, action-packed thriller with heart.

Action packed cyber crime

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