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It's done. The final chapter of Who Is Blake MacKay? has been written. After months of building out Blake's world — his past, his losses, the moment that changed everything — the story is complete in its first form.

The manuscript now heads into several rounds of editing before it's ready for the world. If you'd like to read it before anyone else and provide feedback as an ARC (Advance Review Copy) reader, head to the sign-up page — spots are limited.

★★★★★  Thanks to Jane for the review.

"Thom Tate delivers a relentless, globe-trotting thriller that never lets up. Spear Garden grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go until the final explosive twist. The pacing is a masterclass in tension, making this an absolute must-read for fans of covert operations fiction."

The book is coming along nicely. Now 30 chapters deep and working on new chapters weekly. Expected to be approximately 35 chapters long, totaling around 85,000 words — about the same length as Beyond All Measure.

This book opens up the pages of Blake's life before he became a spy. You'll experience his tragedies and heartaches that drive him. This book will surprise you — and it will answer a lot of questions.

All three Blake MacKay novels are now available as audiobooks on Amazon. Take advantage of listening to Blake's covert missions while on a road trip, commute, or flight.

• Beyond All Measure — Audible
• The Auroral Contingency — Audible
• Spear Garden — Audible

Thanks to Jennifer for the review.

Beyond All Measure by Thom Tate is an absolute powerhouse of a thriller that grips you from the very first page and never lets go. Set against the stark, unforgiving backdrop of the Arctic, the story blends high-stakes science, global politics, and relentless action into a truly unforgettable read.

The plot is both thrilling and terrifyingly plausible — a discovery that could reshape the world, and destroy it just as easily. Tate excels at creating vivid, cinematic scenes, from icy landscapes to pulse-pounding confrontations. What sets this book apart is how it combines edge-of-your-seat suspense with thought-provoking themes about energy, power, and environmental consequences.

Thom appeared on Jim Hirtle's The Last Story podcast, discussing Beyond All Measure and the upcoming prequel Who Is Blake MacKay.

Thom was featured as the author on the Indie Author Interview series by The Eclectic Goat. Listeners received a link to a special exclusive offer, only available through the podcast.

Seven years in the making. In the frozen depths of the Arctic, the world's largest oil reserve lies waiting — and some will kill to claim it. Beyond All Measure is now available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook.

Last night, Thom got to see one of his favorite bands, Funker Vogt, that he's been following for over 25 years. He presented the band's founder, Gerrit Thomas, with a signed copy of Spear Garden in appreciation for 25 years of incredible music.

Gerrit is a multi-talented musician in the EBM space. His projects include Funker Vogt, Eisfabrik, and Fictional — plus numerous remixes and joint ventures. Highly recommended if you like hard-driving electronic music.