Rockets’ Red Glare

July 1, 2025July 1, 2025 by onemoreexclamation

Welcome to the Rockets’ Red Glare by William Webster and Dick Lochte book tour hosted by Suzy Approved Book Tours.

About Rockets’ Red Glare

Title: Rockets’ Red Glare

Author: William Webster and Dick Lochte

Released: May 20, 2025

Find it: Amazon

After two wilderness guides are gunned down at a remote campsite in a nearby national forest, it’s determined that the fatal shots came from Wyoming’s Wind River Indian Reservation. Tribal Police Deputy Sage Mendiluze is called in to hike the rugged backcountry and investigate. Sussing out the sniper’s perch, he and his Australian shepherd, Peak, just escape becoming two more casualties when an IED is tripped. The site tells Sage there are two perps. The explosion confirms they are devious and extremely dangerous.

Soon, more visitors to national parks across America have been murdered. After his display of stellar investigative and tracking skills, Sage—with Peak at his side—is recruited by Special Agent Maggie Comstock to join the task force tracking the perpetrators. Every level of government—even the president himself—insists this reign of terror must end by the Fourth of July, just days away.

Clock ticking toward mayhem, Sage and Maggie are determined to stand in its way. But the mysterious murderers are just as resolute—and they intend to celebrate the holiday with a bang.

Book Blurbs

“Sage is the perfect hero—believable, focused, intuitive, and unrelenting. He and Maggie are a fascinating thriller duo. A superlative piece of writing. – GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, FORMER WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR AND #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SITUATION ROOM

“Rockets’ Red Glare is an explosive debut with nonstop action and a terrific sense of place. Welcome aboard, Sage Mendiluze.” – C. J. BOX, #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BATTLE MOUNTAIN

“Harrowing realism. Thriller writing at its most creative and suspenseful. A new kind of thriller hero emerges from these pages.” – ERSKINE BOWLES, FORMER WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF

More Praise

“Two hikers. Shot dead in the middle of nowhere. More bodies on the way. Sage Mendiluze, a tough tribal cop and expert tracker, gets the call. Forget your reading list—Rockets’ Red Glare IS the list.” – NORB VONNEGUT, AUTHOR OF THE PELL HEIST

“Nonstop, white-knuckle action of just the sort that used to keep those of us charged with protecting the president of the United States up at night. I couldn’t put it down.” – BOB MCDONOUGH, PRESIDENTIAL PROTECTIVE DIVISION, UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; SERVED PRESIDENTS FORD, CARTER, REAGAN, AND BUSH; ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE FOR PRESIDENT CLINTON

Review for Rockets’ Red Glare

If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, heart-pounding thriller with just the right amount of grit and heart, Rockets’ Red Glare is one to grab. From the first page, the action takes off—and doesn’t really stop. As bodies start piling up and the Fourth of July looms large, Tribal Police Deputy Sage Mendiluze and his trusty sidekick (an Aussie Shepherd named Peak—yes, there’s a dog!) are pulled into a chilling investigation that stretches across national parks and tribal lands. Oh, and did I mention the President might be in danger too?

This book has all the goods: snipers, high-stakes mystery, and a ticking clock. Sage is cool, calm, and quietly capable, while agent Maggie Comstock brings the smarts, sass, and a few side-eye-worthy zingers that keep things sharp and fun. The chemistry between the team is solid, the investigation is compelling, and the killer’s motives? Still a mystery—setting the stage for more books to come (yes, please!).

If you’re into crime fiction with a rich setting, strong characters, and enough suspense to keep you up late, this one’s for you. And let’s be real—any thriller with a loyal dog in the mix already wins bonus points. I’m already waiting for the next adventure with Sage and Peak!

About The Authors

William Webster has had a successful career in business, politics, and community service. He has been involved, either as a founder or board member, in companies across diverse industries including restaurants, automotive parts and accessories, private credit, consumer finance, and lithium extraction. Mr. Webster served in senior positions in both the Bush and Clinton Administrations, including as a White House Fellow, Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Education, and Assistant to the President and Director of Scheduling and Advance.

He has served on numerous boards in the fields of education and health care. Mr Webster is a graduate of Washington and Lee University, the University of Regensburg (Fulbright Scholar), and the University of Virginia School of Law. He has completed over 120 marathons and ultramarathons. He currently resides in Greenville, SC, with his wife, Teresa. He has four children – Will, Lily, Vinnie and Liza.

Dick Lochte is an award-winning, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of numerous crime novels, including The Talk Show Murders with Al Roker. He and his wife live in Southern California with their dog Hoagy.

Instagram – Dick Lochte – Publisher

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