": 05-Seconds To Die" Hardcover – January 26, 2026

A hard-nosed private investigator learns from a former movie star of a plot to take down humanity for greed and profit. P-I Casey Order teams with Ginger Queen and the pair are charged with foiling the plot of a coalition of brutal criminal gangs. With the world's premier sporting event set to take place in Los Angeles, the criminals plan to execute a massive hack that could devastate economies and wreak havoc across nations. With the help of various law enforcement agencies, their own wits, some strategically placed friends and a lot of luck, can Order and Queen survive?Filled with relentless action, sharp dialogue, and unexpected camaraderie, "5 Seconds to Die" is an adrenaline-fueled journey that explores the lengths two unlikely heroes will go to protect the world. The clock is ticking-are you ready to hold your breath until the final second?"Bob Brill has truly crafted an international thriller that reads like a fast-paced movie. "5 Seconds to Die" is a rapidly moving, film noir-style story set in Hollywood. No matter what genre you love, you are in for the thrill (and the chase) of a lifetime in " 05 Seconds to Die." -Edward Gusts Film Producer The Magpie film company"Trust a radio reporter to know that seconds count -- especially in this atmospheric noir featuring a PI, a moll, feds, and cartels galore." -Jonathan Handel Entertainment ReporterBob Brill is an award-winning author, writer, radio broadcaster, newsman and filmmaker. He's written more than a dozen published books, made several short films, written two dozen screenplays, and produced a feature-length documentary. Read more