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RED ULTIMATUM

4TH BOOK IN THE SERIES – AVAILABLE NOW

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RED ULTIMATUM

4TH BOOK IN THE SERIES – AVAILABLE NOW

Watch the Red Ultimatum Trailer
 HERE

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.

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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
For the readers who “read” with their ears 🎧📚 If your favorite way to enjoy a thriller is while you’re stretched out at home, buckled in for a long flight, or pretending traffic is part of the adventure, the Red Hotel Series is ready for you on Audible. All four books are there and waiting: 🔴 Red Hotel 🔴 Red Deception 🔴 Red Chaos 🔴 Red Ultimatum So whether you’re on the couch, in seat 14A, or crawling down the freeway, you can still dive into high-stakes twists, international intrigue, and the kind of tension that makes “just one more chapter” a very bold lie. 😉 🎧 Listen on Audible and get caught up on the full series. #audible #audiobooks #thrilleraudiobooks #politicalthriller #Espionagethriller #bookseries #ListenNow
Reflecting on My US Army Years and Lessons Learned - Part 1 My time in the @us army was filled with invaluable experiences in teamwork, discipline, and leadership—lessons that go beyond the classroom. I vividly remember the sound of trash cans banging at 5 a.m. during training, but the most important lessons came from weapon training and collaborating with my peers. As a jump officer at Ft. Benning, I chose to extend my duty for three years to gain expertise in transportation, particularly with airplanes, aligning with my career goals. My first assignment was as Aerial Port Officer in Charge in Frankfurt, representing the Army, Navy, and Coast Guard. Placed in a full colonel’s slot as a second lieutenant, I gained deep insights into organization, structure, and accountability. I attended command-level meetings, managed top-level security communications, and built relationships across all levels of the command structure. This role enhanced my confidence to speak up and contribute meaningfully. I also learned to work effectively with enlisted troops, addressing challenges such as drug use, claustrophobia, and unruly behavior from soldiers preparing for Vietnam deployment. It sometimes felt like managing civilian situations. #usnavy #uscoastguard #veterans #authorslife #inspiration #lifelessons #usarmy
Something is stirring in the Red Hotel universe… 👀📚 My real-world experience navigating high-stakes leadership and international crisis management has always been the pulse behind this series, and let’s just say… the next chapter is closer than you think. If you’re not caught up yet, now’s the perfect time to dive in (or binge the full set): 🔴 Red Hotel 🔴 Red Deception 🔴 Red Chaos 🔴 Red Ultimatum Each book builds the tension, raises the stakes, and pulls you deeper into the world where decisions have consequences and nothing is ever as it seems. Get caught up now… so you’re ready when what’s coming next arrives. 😉https://shorturl.at/ISXCo #ThrillerBooks #EspionageThriller #PoliticalThriller #ActionThriller #BookSeries #MustRead #Audiobooks #BookRecommendations
The My Years in the Army stories offer a glimpse into the experiences that shaped my leadership under pressure, and they also help explain the backbone of the Red Hotel Series. The crises in these novels aren’t pulled from thin air. They’re inspired by real-world years in the military, and later, the very real international challenges I navigated during my career with Marriott International, kidnappings, bombings, insurrections, and government overthrows. Those lived experiences inform the pace, the stakes, and the decision-making that drive each book. If you’re following along with my Army chapters, this is the perfect time to explore the full series through the audiobooks. Audio samples are available on the website. Explore the books (and listen to samples) here: https://redhotelseries.com/books/ #RedHotelSeries #ThrillerBooks #PoliticalThriller #Audiobooks #MilitaryLeadership #CrisisManagement #SuspenseReads #BookSeries
Want the full Red Hotel Series experience? 📚 Explore all four books, listen to audio samples, watch trailers, and take a look around the merch shop. Start here: https://redhotelseries.com #RedHotelSeries #ThrillerReads #PoliticalThriller #SuspenseBooks #Audiobook #BookSeries #ReadersOfFacebook #NewBookFind #BookTrailer #merchshop
Before the Red Hotel Series became a thriller on the page, it was a lifetime of lived experience. Ed Fuller’s story spans worlds most writers only imagine: 🎖️ serving as a U.S. Army Captain in Germany and Vietnam 🌍 leading global operations for Marriott International across 70+ countries 👑 advising world leaders and standing alongside royalty 🚗 and still making time for the legendary Burgundy Beast Along the way, Ed built a career rooted in leadership, crisis management, geopolitics, and human decision-making under pressure. Those experiences didn’t just shape a résumé, they shaped a storyteller. That depth is what fuels the Red Hotel Series. The stakes feel real because, in many ways, they’ve already been lived. From military service to boardrooms to global diplomacy, Ed’s path made becoming a political thriller co-author not a pivot, but a natural next chapter. (And yes… every good thriller deserves a great car.) The entire Red Hotel Series is available on Amazon in audiobook format. #usarmy #bronzecross #marriottinternational #mustang #1968mustang #royalfamily #audiobooks
Every great partnership has an origin story… and some begin in unexpectedly cinematic circles. In this video, I share how @garygrossman1 and I first crossed paths, sparked by a mutual creative connection with Bruce Feirstein, screenwriter of three @007 films. What started as a conversation about possibilities turned into the beginning of a writing partnership that would go on to shape the Red Hotel Series. Press play to hear the moment the dots connected 🎬📖 #JamesBond007 #bostonuniversity #ThrillerBooks #screenwriterslife #FilmAndFiction #StorytellingMatters #FromPageToScreen #bondfans #thrillerseries #creativeprocess #storybehindthestory #BehindTheScenes
There’s a moment in every book where the story stops being an idea and starts acting like it owns the place. A scene that won’t let you sleep. A character who shows up fully formed, demanding page space. A plot turn that arrives like a postcard from somewhere you didn’t plan to visit. That’s where we are right now with a new Red Hotel Series novel: deep in the creative trenches, shaping the tension, chasing the truth inside the fiction, and following the breadcrumbs that always lead to trouble. If you’re due for a catch-up (or a re-entry into the series), now’s a perfect time to dive back in. The audiobooks are made for commutes, workouts, dog walks, and late-night “just one more chapter” energy. 🎧 Get caught up with the Red Hotel Series on Amazon today (audiobook). #audiobooks #thrillerseries #authorslife #amwriting #amwritingthrillers #authorcommunity
A few days ago a close friend sent me a great video called "A Night In Steve McQueens Garage", created by @retrostarai ( @youtube Channel) and it took me on a trip down memory lane. This is how I got to know Hollywood Legend @stevemcqueen . While still at Pinkerton, I volunteered for the 3:00 p.m. to midnight shift and often worked double shifts during the summers. During my time at the facility, we had President Johnson on site, and I was positioned in the communications center with the FBI, Secret Service, Boston and State Police. I was involved in two major fires and a robbery, during which the police asked me to lead them through back corridors. I did a good job until I realized they had the guns—and I did not. Because of my college background, I was asked to replace exhausted sergeants and officers when Steve McQueen was filming The Thomas Crown Affair. His children had been attacked by local kids trying to get souvenirs. He was apparently irate and requested three armed guards: a lieutenant, a sergeant, and a patrolman. The first night, I was being eaten alive by mosquitoes when Steve McQueen sat on his fence and doused me with a product called 6-12, which is no longer used. We talked for two hours, and his first wife was there as well. It was a truly enjoyable time. She chided him for taking too many stunts. The next night, Steve McQueen invited me to join him at a party, so I walked about six blocks to a nearby home. The host suggested I have dinner in the kitchen with the staff, which was fine with me—the food was fabulous. We left a few hours later. A few days after the detail ended, I was walking through the Prudential Center where they were filming the movie. As I passed by, he called out, “Ed, how are you?” It was a high point in my life. @retrostarai has a large library of YouTube videos waiting for you. #TheThomasCrownAffair #hollywood #HollywoodHeartthrob #HollywoodLegend #hollywoodmovies #stevemcqueen
Red Hotel fans, the Merch Shop is open. Fresh gear inspired by the series, including: • Dog scarf for your co-pilot • Crossbody bag • Hoodie • Cap • Laptop sleeve Perfect for gifting or adding a subtle Red Hotel touch to your everyday essentials. Shop the collection here: https://redhotelseries.com/shop/ #BookMerch #ThrillerBooks #SpyThriller #BookLovers #ReaderGifts #FanGear #MerchShop #NewMerch
Here’s a bite-size glimpse of Red Ultimatum. Get the audiobook on Amazon today. #thrillerseries #audiobooks #ebooks #booktrailers
Winter has a way of shrinking the world down to the essentials. A warm drink. A soft blanket. The quiet hum of home. That cozy little cocoon where the only plan is to stay in. ❄️📚 If you’re looking for something to sink into, this is the season for a series, the kind that keeps calling you back for “just one more chapter.” The Red Hotel Series delivers suspense, intrigue, and page-turning momentum that pairs perfectly with a crackling fire and an early night. Get comfy. Light the fire. Let the outside world do its thing. Then disappear into the Red Hotel. 👉 Order Audio Books and eBooks on Amazon today (start at Book 1 and enjoy the ride). #winterreading #ahhmoments #thrillerseries #bookseries
It started with a graduation gift to myself in 1968. Fresh out of @bostonu , I bought a brand-new Mustang, the kind of car that doesn’t just get you from place to place, it becomes part of your story. A year later, life shifted gears. I joined the @usarmy and was stationed as a Lieutenant at Frankfurt Airport. And in a move that still feels wonderfully cinematic, the Army transported the Mustang overseas. For the next two years that Mustang was more than transportation. It was freedom on four wheels. My friends and I loaded it up, chased horizons across Western Europe, and turned weekends into lifelong memories. My military buddies even gave the car a nickname worthy of its swagger and color: the “Burgundy Beast.” It became our trusted companion for the sights, the laughter, and adventures you only get when you’re far from home. Then came 1970, and another turn. I was sent to Vietnam. The Burgundy Beast was shipped back to safety, returning home to Attleboro, Massachusetts, carrying the quiet weight of everything it had witnessed, and everything still ahead. And decades later, that same Mustang would be restored and donated to the Marconi Automotive Museum, a piece of personal history preserved, not as a relic, but as a living reminder: some stories don’t fade, they just find new places to be told. #musclecars #mustangs #USarmy #musclecars #musclecarsonly #musclecarshots #musclecarspictures #usarmy #usarmyvet #usarmy🇺🇸 #mustang #mustanglife
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