The Recruiter

Available now from Blackstone Publishing!

Praise for The Recruiter

“Rick Carter is cunning and capable with a sarcastic wit and hilarious one-liners. It feels like the heir apparent to Nelson DeMille’s John Corey has just burst onto the scene in a big way.”

— T. R. Hendricks, author of The Infiltrator

“Enough action, killing, twists, and betrayals for a whole season of quality TV.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“You can NOT do any TikTok videos to promote this. Seriously. Dad, promise me!”
–Gregg’s teenage daughter

“Hey, big shot author, did you remember to buy milk?”
–Gregg’s wife

“Wow! What an excellent thriller–gritty noir with hard-boiled, smart-ass humor, but also a deep, empathetic view into a character who should be abhorrent yet is convincingly transformed into a hero the reader is rooting for. A stunning debut thriller with echoes of Raymond Chandler.”

— Debbie Burke, author of the award-winning Tawny Lindholm thrillers

“A skillful and page-turning action thriller that does not let up for a second…Podolski nails it.”

— First Clue Reviews

“This is amazing! I didn’t realize you could read, so that makes it extra special!”
–Gregg’s friend, Brian

“When’s the movie coming out?”
–Gregg’s son

“Podolski creates a rich new world of assassins and underworld in his debut, setting up a sequel with a cliffhanger that will hit you like a full bucket of frozen water…Carter will win your heart and your desire to keep reading more of his stories. I can’t wait to read what troubles Podolski puts him up against next.”

— Best Thriller Books

“The Recruiter is both a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat crime thriller and at times a moving character study. Rick Carter is a man who lives at the nexus of different lives. When those lives crash together against his will, we see who the real Rick Carter is, and even he is surprised. A fascinating and sometimes introspective journey into the heart of the underworld; I really enjoyed it.”

— S. A. Cosby, bestselling author of Razorblade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed

“Best book ever! Mommy’s so proud of you!”
–Gregg’s Mommy Mom

“At least cut your hair for the author photo.”
–Gregg’s Dad

“Rick Carter is the ‘creator of monsters’ and I’m here for all of it. Full stop. Podolski’s debut thriller will keep you riveted, and that’s an understatement. But beyond a guy who enlists the services of villains is a story about a person trying desperately to hold on to what is most important: family. A cause you will rally behind while on this spectacular ride.”

— Yasmin Angoe, Anthony-nominated author of Her Name Is Knight

“Buckle up! This is one faaaaaast hot rod of a thrill ride.”

— Avanti Centrae, internationally bestselling and multi-award-winning author of the VanOps series

About Gregg

Gregg is a Jersey boy, born and bred. He still lives in the Garden State with his wife, their two kids, cranky cat, and a psychotic rescue mutt named CJ. (Short for Crazy Janey. Points if you know the Springsteen reference). He loves Philly sports, the Jersey Shore, and is one of the last people on the planet who still buys CDs. (Seriously, he has over a thousand. It’s becoming a problem).