The Kate Preacher Thriller Series has earned recognition from respected organizations throughout the mystery and thriller community, along with endorsements from bestselling authors and praise from readers around the world.
From the Clive Cussler Grandmaster Award to Silver Falchion Award recognition, each honor reflects a commitment to authentic characters, believable stakes, and unforgettable stories.
Explore the awards, endorsements, and industry recognition that have helped establish the Kate Preacher Thriller Series.
2025 • Grand Prize Winner
Relentless received the Clive Cussler Grandmaster Award, the highest honor presented by the Adventure Writers Competition. Named in honor of legendary adventure novelist Clive Cussler, the award recognizes exceptional achievement in adventure fiction.
“Taut and energetic, Relentless lives up to its name in action and suspense. An engrossing first-rate thriller.”
— DIRK CUSSLER
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR
2026 • Silver Falchion Award Finalist
Unstoppable was named a Silver Falchion Award Finalist for Best Action/Adventure by Killer Nashville. The Silver Falchion Awards recognize outstanding books across the mystery, thriller, suspense, and related genres.
2025 • First Place Winner
Relentless received First Place in the Global Thriller Awards for High Stakes Thriller Fiction, a division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBAs). The awards recognize outstanding thrillers where the stakes can reach from international conflict to the fate of the world itself.
2025 • International Impact Book Award Winner
Relentless received an International Impact Book Award, recognizing exceptional talent, creativity, and storytelling that makes an impact on readers.
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2025 • Overall Book Award Winner
Relentless was named the Overall Book Award Winner in the 2025 Page Turner Awards, selected above the fiction and nonfiction category winners as the top book in the competition.
Relentless also received Best Debut Novel and Book Award Fiction honors, while Michael Maloof was recognized with the Storyteller Award and Best Indie Author Award.
Unstoppable continued the series’ success as the Action-Adventure Genre Winner.
2025 PAGE TURNER AWARDS
