Book Spotlight: “Black Sun Rising” by Otho Eskin
A long-buried Nazi weapon resurfaces. America stands on the brink of destruction. One man must stop history’s darkest nightmare from happening again in “Black Sun Rising,” the electrifying thriller by former Foreign Service Officer Otho Eskin. (Meryl Moss Media Group, 2025)
Release date: June 10, 2025. It is available for pre-order.
The Story
When Washington, D.C. homicide detective Marko Zorn’s partner is murdered, his pursuit of justice leads him into the heart of Black Sun—a violent neo-Nazi movement born from the ashes of World War II’s most sinister forces.
Their chilling goal: to unleash a catastrophic attack that will plunge the nation into chaos.
To stop them, Zorn must:
- Outwit a mysterious and deadly woman known only as the Bride of the Apocalypse
- Navigate the treacherous ambitions of two of the world’s wealthiest—and most ruthless—men
- Expose a conspiracy stretching from the highest levels of power in Washington to the darkest corners of the underworld
Can Marko Zorn save the country from annihilation?
“Black Sun Rising” is a pulse-pounding thriller in the tradition of Baldacci, Clancy, and Patterson, delivering nonstop suspense, razor-sharp political intrigue, and a chillingly timely tale of hatred, extremism, and one man willing to risk everything to stop it.
“A taut, fast-paced thriller with unforgettable characters and high stakes from the very first page.”
About the Series
“Black Sun Rising” is the fourth book in Otho Eskin’s acclaimed Marko Zorn series, which includes:
- “The Reflecting Pool”
- “Head Shot”
- “Firetrap”
Each novel can be read as a gripping stand-alone or as part of the ongoing series.
About the Author: Otho Eskin
Otho Eskin launched his career as a thriller writer in 2020 with “The Reflecting Pool,” which was met with rave reviews and chosen as an Amazon Editors’ Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense. (Otho Eskin, 2025)
Before turning to fiction, Eskin served in the U.S. Army and as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service. His postings took him to Syria, Yugoslavia, Iceland, and East Berlin (then part of the GDR), where he witnessed political corruption and international intrigue firsthand—experiences that now inform his high-stakes novels.
While stationed in East Berlin during the Cold War, Eskin was named in a Soviet-backed propaganda publication titled Who’s Who in the CIA—a false accusation meant to discredit and endanger American diplomats. Though not a spy, the disinformation campaign shaped his understanding of global deception and power plays—key themes in his writing today.
Eskin is also an accomplished playwright. His works—including Act of God, Murder as a Fine Art, Duet, Julie, Final Analysis, and Season in Hell—have been professionally staged in Washington, New York, and Europe.
Are you ready for a thriller that doesn’t let up?
Pick up “Black Sun Rising” and join Marko Zorn in a race against time to stop a nightmare’s rebirth.
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