Media Coverage
Author interview with NewInBooks.com
The Book Commentary gives Messenger for the Dead five stars
Messenger for the Dead is an entry in the Mathieu James Thriller series by Matthew Fults. This intense, globe-trotting thriller follows the ongoing hunt for the world's most wanted terrorist, Aadan Mukhtaar. Last seen leaping off a Scottish pier pursued by justice, terrorist mastermind Aadan Mukhtaar vanishes into the shadows, leaving chaos in his wake. Investigative journalist Mathieu James and British operative Conan MacGregor race across Europe and beyond, unraveling a web of deception that spans Oslo, Moscow, and Washington.
The story features a web of international espionage, military operations, and covert intelligence agencies, as various teams across Norway, the UK, Russia, and the US race to locate and capture or eliminate Mukhtaar. Covert agents and military units in different countries track him through surveillance, high-stakes raids, and cyber reconnaissance, revealing an intricate plot involving Russian operatives, NATO allies, and deep-state agencies.
Matthew Fults doesn’t disappoint. I marveled at the consistency in writing and the fluidity in the narrative voice that keeps you invested in the story. The tension builds from page to page, and you are always uncertain about what Mukhtaar might do next. This suspenseful thriller is twisty, cleverly crafted, and brimming with action. Fults’ gift for character shines through the pages. His characters are characterized by their solidity, intricate exploration, and lasting impact.
The dialogue sparkles through every page, and the descriptions are terrific. Messenger for the Dead is a book you can’t miss if you enjoy thrillers with well-designed motivation in the characters, pulsating action, and biting suspense. The setting spans icy Oslo, gritty Los Angeles, historic Edinburgh, and the Arctic wilderness, creating a fascinating backdrop for the high-stakes conflict and international scope of the story. Fults’s meticulous detail and fast-paced narrative position this thriller alongside bestsellers like Brad Taylor's The Devil's Ransom, David Baldacci's The Finisher, and Kyle Mills’ American Assassin. I couldn’t put it down.
NewInBooks praises Messenger for the Dead as "razor sharp"
"Messenger for the Dead is a globe-spanning thriller that grips from the first page. Matthew Fults expertly escalates the stakes in this explosive sequel, blending spycraft, political betrayal, and emotional fallout. With sharp prose and cinematic scope, the story hurtles through Norway, Moscow, and D.C., where shadows hide deadly secrets and vengeance cuts deep. Smart, relentless, and hauntingly timely, this is espionage at its fiercest."
Messenger for the Dead is an "essential" thriller, "five stars"
BestThrillers.com: Messenger for the Dead distills the chaos of modern warfare into an essential narrative — where drones, spies, terrorists, and journalists collide across overlapping frontlines, each wielding unique power in a conflict without borders. We can’t wait for Book 3.
Author interview with Indie Reader
Author interview with Literary Titan
Literary Titan calls The Scotland Project "electrifying"
The Scotland Project is an electrifying read. Fans of espionage thrillers like those by Tom Clancy or Robert Ludlum will relish its blend of action, intrigue, and complex global stakes. For readers who enjoy layered conspiracies and morally gray heroes, this is a solid pick. It kept me turning pages late into the night ..."
The Scotland Project named Finalist for best thriller
Notable debut authors in our list include Michael Balter for Chasing Money, Matthew Fults for The Scotland Project and Carla Conti for Chained Birds.