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THE RED HOTEL SERIES

Overview

The books of the Red Hotel Series, written by Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman, wind readers through international intrigue, conspiracy, complex global politics, economics and terror.

Gary Grossman is an author of thrillers and a producer. Ed Fuller is the former President of Marriott International Hotels and former Army Captain who served in Vietnam and Germany. Drawing from the real-world experience of the authors, their protagonist, Army intelligence officer Dan Reilly, now an international hotel executive with high level access to the CIA becomes immersed in terrorism that spans the globe. From bombings in Tokyo and Kiev to disruptions in Brussels, Red Hotel follows the fast-paced efforts of Reilly in the first book of the series. In the second book, Red Deception, Riley is called into action when acts of terrorism are enacted on U.S. soil, the events soon catapult onto the world stage. Never-ending thrills on every page along with lessons of international proportion. Book three, Red Chaos, finds Russia’s Gorshkov shoring up his lucrative energy trade with China, fueling expansionism plans for Ukraine and Latvia. Red Ultimatum, to be released in February 2025, will thrill as it takes readers through a high-stakes showdown: a former president on a downed plane, international unrest, and China’s ultimatum against Gorshkov force Dan Reilly into a decisive role to outmaneuver a global crisis.

The newest editions of the thrillers are published by Laguna Hills Publishing and are available in all formats on AMAZON.

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We didn’t approach this as a simple re-release. We asked a different question… what would the Red Hotel Series look like if we introduced it today? Now you’ll start to see the answer. New covers. A new visual direction. And a more intentional way of sharing the stories behind each book. Because these stories have always been about more than what happens on the page. They’re about decisions. Pressure. Consequence. And the moments where there isn’t an obvious right move. Now available in all formats on Amazon. #RedHotelSeries #ComingSoon #ThrillerBooks #BookSeries #Bookstagram #BookLaunch #ComingSoonBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #ThrillerReads #BookCommunity #BooksOfInstagram #MustReadBooks #NewBookRelease #OnMyReadingList #NextRead
You felt that, didn’t you? Something just shifted. We’re closer now… closer than we’ve been. Every goood story needs tension. Mystery. It’s building. Quietly. Deliberately. Stay close. #PlotTwist #StayWithUs #SomethingIsComing #ThrillerSeries #StoryInMotion #AuthorsLife #WhatComesNext
We were so close to sharing big news with you this week....and like any good story...PLOT TWIST. You are now on Standby. Are you curious about what we're up to? #plottwist #aboutface #thrillerseries #authorslife #StayTuned #Storytelling #WhatComesNext
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Something big is coming for the Red Hotel Series. It's highly confidential, but the week of April 21 you’ll want to be paying attention. Consider this your heads-up. #comingsoon #PoliticalThriller #bookseries #watchthisspace👀
Exciting News is just a few days away! #comingsoom #bookseries #PoliticalThriller #BookClubRecommendations
This page from Red Chaos was written and published long before the current conflict was even a thought. And yet, reading it now feels strikingly relevant. That is one of the things that makes the Red Hotel Series so compelling. These novels are fiction, but they are informed by a deep understanding of geopolitics, leadership, risk, and how quickly world events can change the global landscape. Not political. Not partisan. Just a reminder that powerful storytelling can sometimes be remarkably prescient. #PoliticalThriller #PrescientFiction #BookSeries #politicalthrillers #bookclubrecommendations
Some stories begin long before the first page is written. Over the past few months, I’ve shared moments from my journey, from my years in the U.S. Army to my time leading on the global stage with Marriott International. But the bigger story is this: my life has been shaped by service, discipline, courage, travel, and firsthand experience with the complexities of people, power, and world events. Those experiences did more than define my career. They helped shape my voice as a writer and the foundation of the Red Hotel Series. The perspective I bring to these books was earned across decades of leadership, challenge, and extraordinary real-world moments. I believe that is part of what gives these stories their depth, tension, and sense of realism. Some authors imagine high stakes. I’ve spent a lifetime understanding them. #AuthorStory #PoliticalThriller #BehindTheBooks #MilitaryLeadership #WritersLife
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In 2010, before Red Hotel even became a dream, I took part in a safari in Tanzania. With 10 of our closest friends, we traveled along with the migration herd to explore the larger herd itself, the animals themselves. While we slept in tents for 2 weeks, it is one of my top 5 adventures and gave me information that I used throughout the next years in the writing of the Red Hotel Series. One example, in anything you do, you do not want to be at the back of the pack. Your safety is at risk when you are in the back of the herd— always be at the front. A real life lesson. #TravelStory #Safari #Tanzania #AfricaTravel #Adventure #LifeLessons #Leadership #Mindset #TravelMemories #WildlifeSafari #BucketListTrip #TravelInspiration
I’m deeply humbled to be named the 170th recipient of Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s Distinguished Service Award, and I’m grateful beyond words for this recognition from a brotherhood that has shaped my life for nearly six decades. To be honored alongside such an extraordinary group is a true privilege, and I accept it with sincere gratitude: “It is my great honor and distinct pleasure to announce that Ed Fuller has been named the 170th recipient of our organization’s Distinguished Service Award. In recognition of nearly fifty-eight years of steadfast dedication and faithful service to our beloved fraternity, Ed was formally presented with this honor yesterday at a small gathering in Orange County at the Montage Resort—coincidentally the very same place where Curtis Frasier received his DSA. When considered against the total number of men who have been initiated into our fraternity over the past 170 years, this distinction represents only 0.000451 of our membership—an extraordinarily select group whose lives of leadership, commitment, and character reflect the highest ideals of our brotherhood. For nearly six decades, Ed has exemplified what it means to live the values of our fraternity. His service, generosity of spirit, and unwavering devotion to our mission stand as an inspiration to all who have had the privilege of calling him Brother. He truly embodies the enduring example of what it means to be a True Gentleman. Please join me in offering our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to Ed for his remarkable contributions and for the legacy of service he continues to build within our fraternity. And to make this recognition even more special, today also happens to be Ed’s birthday—a fitting moment to celebrate a life so generously dedicated to the good of others. Steven D Mitchell ESR l Chief Executive Officer @sigmaalphaepsilon ” #DistinguishedServiceAward #sigmaalphaepsilon #authorslife #mariottinternational #bostonuniversity #fraternity #fraternitybrothers
Some careers are built in offices. Mine was built in motion. ✈️🌍 As we share this carousel from years with Marriott International and in U.S. tourism, it’s hard not to feel the energy of that life: constant travel, new cities, new cultures, and the kind of days where a meeting could turn into a moment of history. Along the way, I worked alongside extraordinary teams, helped shape experiences for travelers around the world, and crossed paths with some of the most well-known people on the planet. But what stands out most in looking back isn’t the glamour. It’s the adventure, the pace, the perspective that comes from being “out in the world,” learning how people move, what they value, and what happens when stakes are high and decisions matter. These years didn’t just shape a career. They shaped a worldview and, later, the storytelling that would become the Red Hotel Series. #authorslife #worldtravel #inspiration #bostonuniversity #harvard #Hospitality #Marriottinternational #TravelIndustry #Tourism #GlobalTravel #ExecutiveLeadership #Leadership #CareerJourney #Storytelling #BehindTheScenes
Some books don’t just capture a moment. They quietly map the road that comes next. In 2011, Ed Fuller published You Can’t Lead With Your Feet on the Desk, a reflection shaped by decades of leadership, real decisions, and real consequences. It’s not a “business book” in the glossy sense. It’s a steady, experience-earned look at how leaders think when the stakes rise, how they respond instead of react, and how accountability shows up when it actually matters. As we revisit some of the high moments in Ed’s life while we wait for new Red Hotel Series content, this book feels like the origin point. The principles here, crisis leadership, clear judgment, human behavior under pressure, are the same heartbeat you’ll later recognize in the Red Hotel world… only here, it’s real life. If you’re curious about what shaped the storytelling that came later, start with the source. #amwriting #authorslife #inspiration #usarmy #MarriottInternational #USATourism #thrillerbooks #worldtraveler
Before the Red Hotel Series… there was this. 👀📚 You Can’t Lead With Your Feet on the Desk (2011) my leadership origin story, shaped by the U.S. Military + 40 years with @marriottintl . It’s all about decision-making, leadership, and responding, not reacting when the pressure hits. Translated into 3 languages and recognized as an international bestseller. 🌍✨ These covers are the proof. Which matters most in a crisis: calm, clarity, or accountability? #InternationalBestseller #Leadership #DecisionMaking #CrisisLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #inspiration #authorslife #marriottinternational
I’m sharing a video that means a great deal to me: “Ed Fuller Tribute.” In it, colleagues from my years at Marriott International reflect on the leadership moments and principles we built together, during times that demanded calm thinking, teamwork, and steady decision-making. I’m deeply grateful for their words, and I’m especially grateful for the people who made that journey possible. Looking back, those experiences shaped more than my career, they shaped how I think about leadership, crisis, and human nature. In many ways, they also opened the door to my writing later on. I hope you enjoy this tribute, and my sincere thanks to everyone who took part. #Leadership #DecisionMaking #CrisisLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #inspiration #authorslife #MarriottInternational
Reflecting on My US Army Years and Lessons Learned - Part 2 By the end of my year in Vietnam, my personal theme song had become "Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide" by Martha and the Vandellas. This sense of resilience carried into my later career at Marriott, where I faced crises such as kidnappings, bombings, insurrections, and government overthrows—many of the same challenges outlined in the book series Red Hotel. Like most who have gone to war, I could recount many combat stories from Vietnam, but the key lesson was that my military service gave me the tools to manage high-pressure situations and crisis management effectively. It also taught me the importance of relying on highly skilled people and delegating tasks to the right individuals for the right challenges. People need to be encouraged whether they are in accounting, in war situations or in a sales organization. They all need motivation. The military has that figured out in a number of ways. When I received my Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal, I knew someone appreciated the things I did. Every employee needs to know they’ve been appreciated especially if they are working in a crisis. These life experiences set me up for success with Marriott International and became inspiration for the stories in the Red Hotel book series. #usarmy #usmilitary #veteran #inspiration #leadership
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