What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 292 with Cam Torrens

It’s PUBLICATION DAY for award-winning author Cam Torrens’ newest Tyler Zahn novel, Havoc: Trouble on the Trail. In this conversation, you’ll learn why I loved this book, get a deeper look at the characters readers can’t get enough of, hear what’s next for Cam, and walk away with outstanding reading recommendations.

Watch or listen, and definitely enjoy!

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Havoc: Trouble on the Trail is one of the strongest books in the Tyler Zahn series

• How Cam deepens character arcs and emotional stakes across multiple novels

• Insights into Tyler Zahn’s daughter, corruption, choices, danger, and the core theme of courage

• How Cam’s military and search-and-rescue background informs authenticity

• What’s coming next from Cam (and why readers should be excited)

• Cam’s latest reading recommendations

Here’s Karen's five-star review of Cam’s latest in the Tyler Zahn series: “The authenticity, complexity, and high-octane action make this book a thrilling read. I've read all the Tyler Zahn series and enjoyed each one, anxious for the next one to come out. Tyler is a terrific character—complex and worthy. Havoc has everything: daughter in danger, corruption, choices to make. I highly recommend this book. And if you haven't read the earlier ones, be sure to check them out.”

Author Bio — Cam Torrens

Cam Torrens writes from real-life experience. Over a 30-year Air Force career, he delivered combat supplies and personnel across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He piloted the first mobility aircraft into Iraq during the Iraq War, served as the United States Air Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, and spent four years as the Professor of Aerospace Studies at Virginia Tech. A father of six, Cam lives in Buena Vista, Colorado with his spouse. He serves as Vice President of Central Colorado Writers and volunteers with the Chaffee County Search & Rescue team. His lived experience brings unmatched authenticity and adrenaline to the Tyler Zahn series.

Host Bio — Karen E. Osborne

Karen E. Osborne is an award-winning novelist who writes about strong, complex women in family dramas, murder mysteries, and historical fiction. She hosts What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing?, where she interviews exceptional authors about the craft, the journey, and the books that inspire them.

✅ FAQ

Q: What is Havoc: Trouble on the Trail about?

A: It’s the fifth Tyler Zahn novel—a high-stakes story involving a daughter in danger, corruption, moral choices, and a protagonist readers love for his depth, courage, and humanity.

Q: Do I need to read the earlier Tyler Zahn books first?

A: No. Each novel stands alone, but reading the full series adds emotional richness and character depth.

Q: Why is Cam Torrens known for authenticity?

A: His 30-year Air Force career, search-and-rescue experience, and international service give his thrillers realism, emotional truth, and high-octane action.

Q: Who should watch this interview?

A: Fans of action, suspense, rescue thrillers, and series with complex, evolving protagonists.

Q: What’s next for Cam Torrens?

A: In the interview, Cam teases future Tyler Zahn stories and exciting new writing projects.