What triggered the boy to become the warrior he is today? Early in life, circumstances mold young Carter Thompson into the protector he is now. Lessons learned at a young age teach him when to stand and fight or to run. Available only to subscribers of the Citizen Warrior series mailing list.

Breaking the law never seemed so right. What if it's the only way to save the people and the country you love? A vicious terrorist attack in the heart of Tucson, Arizona unites Carter Thompson, an aging entrepreneur, with retired Delta Force Colonel, Doug Redman. Both men thought their fighting days were over. Together, they try to make sense of the violence that shatters their peaceful city. One attack is just the beginning. Carter and Doug soon learn that a nearby ranching family on the southern border is threatened by rampaging cartel thugs. Digging deeper, their worst fears come true. Deadly Islamic jihadists have joined forces with the ruthless Mexican cartel to bring America to her knees. Worse, justice appears hopeless when corrupt government authorities turn a blind eye. Brutality quickly escalates and cries for help go unheard leaving Carter and Doug to face the ultimate question... Would you break the law to save your family and your country? Inspired by true events, local knowledge, and today's headlines, J. Thomas Rompel delivers a non stop thrill ride about citizen warriors who must band together to restore truth, liberty, and peace.

A seductive Syrian arms dealer turns a U.S. congressman. America is being attacked. Will an aging entrepreneur and a retired Delta Force colonel go outside the law to try and save American lives? Carter Thompson gets an urgent call from his friend, retired Delta Force Colonel Doug Redman. The colonel wants Carter and the team to meet right away: that afternoon. It's been a year since the unsettling events and he's back into his normal pace of life. An alarmed Carter Thompson has no answers; only questions. Are the authorities onto them? Has their secret been compromised? Does he need to call his lawyer? What if Kim, his fiancé finds out he'd lied about his disappearance last year? Or could this be something else? The sequel to the award-winning thriller Citizen Warrior The 4th Branch.

AnAmerican politician does the unthinkable when he finds out an FBI agent is onto him.But when the government looks the other way, will anyone risk it all and do theright thing? To stop her from further investigating, the FBI agent's young daughter is kidnapped and taken into Mexico. Fearing for her safety and being lost into a life of child sex trafficking the agent reaches out for help. Ongoing and delicate negotiations with Mexico on border security and trade, prohibits U.S. law enforcement from helping one of their own. Her pleas for help go unanswered. News of the kidnapping reaches Carter Thompson and Doug Redman... the agent saved their lives and they owe her big time. Going outside the law to save her daughter is a simple decision. But they know crossing the line and going deep into cartel territory maybe a one-way mission. Will a daring rescue and a heart pounding chase get them all back across the line in one piece? Inspired by true events, local knowledge, and today's headlines, J. Thomas Rompel delivers another non-stop thrill ride about everyday citizens who must band together t