Robert Littal's Debut Novel: MAX POWER Has The Industry Buzzing

Maxwell Powers was once the NBA’s golden boy—a Rookie of the Year who turned L.A. into Clippers City with his electrifying plays and selfless heart. But fame came at a cost: addiction, gambling, and a career-ending injury left him a shadow of his former self, running a youth center in Las Vegas to escape his past. Now, Max is about to face his toughest game yet—one where the stakes are life and death.
 
When Bobby Smalls, the Las Vegas Raiders’ star quarterback and Max’s old friend, is framed for the brutal murder of a cunning stripper with a dangerous secret, the city’s neon glow turns blood red. As the media frenzy ignites and a $100 million conspiracy unravels, Max trades his basketball for a detective’s instincts, determined to clear Bobby’s name. But in a town built on lies, everyone’s hiding something—Bobby’s glamorous wife, a shadowy fixer, a scorned teammate, and a killer who’s always one step ahead.
With his ex-lover, ESPN journalist Lex Rabit, at his side, Max dives into Vegas’s dark underbelly, where every clue leads to betrayal, and every ally could be a traitor. As the body count rises and a sinister plot threatens to destroy everything Max holds dear, he’ll need to summon the grit of his glory days to outsmart a murderer who plays by no rules. In a city where fame is a gamble, Max Powers is all in—but will his next move be his last?
 
A pulse-pounding debut in a thrilling new series from Robert Littal, the visionary CEO of BlackSportsOnline, Max Power introduces a hero who trades slam dunks for cold cases, proving that sometimes the greatest victories come off the court.
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Robert Littal, the dynamic CEO and founder of BlackSportsOnline, stands as a titan in sports media, commanding a global audience of over 500,000 with his razor-sharp insights and unfiltered storytelling. A trailblazer who revolutionized digital journalism, Littal has spent over two decades covering the pulse of sports culture, from the NBA’s brightest stars to the NFL’s fiercest rivalries, earning him a reputation as a fearless voice of truth in an industry often clouded by spin. His platform, BlackSportsOnline, isn’t just a media empire—it’s a cultural movement, amplifying underrepresented voices and delivering hard-hitting narratives that resonate far beyond the scoreboard.
 
A St. Louis native with an unwavering passion for sports, Littal’s deep-rooted connection to the game infuses his debut novel, Max Power: A Maxwell Powers Mystery, with unparalleled authenticity. Drawing from his insider’s perspective on fame, betrayal, and redemption, Littal crafts a gripping thriller that follows ex-NBA star Maxwell Powers as he navigates Las Vegas’s neon-lit underbelly to solve a murder threatening to destroy everything he holds dear. With Max Power, Littal proves he’s not just a media mogul but a masterful storyteller, blending pulse-pounding suspense with the raw emotional depth of a seasoned veteran.
 
Hailed as the launch of a Reacher-meets-Cross series, this electrifying debut marks Littal as a literary force to watch, poised to dominate both the page and the screen.
 
When he’s not shaping the sports world or penning the next Maxwell Powers mystery, Littal can be found mentoring aspiring journalists, cheering on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, or plotting his next game-changing move in the entertainment industry. With a voice as commanding as his vision, Robert Littal is redefining what it means to be a storyteller in the modern age.

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Robert Littal's 2026 Book Tour

Get ready to slam dunk into danger! Join Robert Littal, the powerhouse CEO of BlackSportsOnline, on an electrifying 2026 book tour for his explosive thriller, Max Power: A Maxwell Powers Mystery. Hailed as a Reacher-meets-Cross sensation, this debut follows ex-NBA star Maxwell Powers as he trades the court for cold cases, unraveling a $100 million Vegas conspiracy to clear a framed quarterback—before a ruthless killer strikes again. With a 500k-strong fanbase and decades of sports media mastery, Littal brings raw authenticity to every pulse-pounding page. Meet the visionary author, hear behind-the-scenes insights, and discover the birth of a thriller legend—check tour dates and grab your copy now!
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