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Award-winning nonfiction and authentic intelligence fiction grounded in nearly two decades of international investigative experience.
The Definitive History and Science of Deception Detection
An evidence-informed examination of the history, science, psychology, and professional practice of deception detection. Everybody Lies introduces the Komorek Method and is written for investigators, intelligence professionals, attorneys, educators, decision makers, and readers with a serious interest in human behavior.
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A Technical and Behavioral Guide to Criminal and Extremist Drone Use
A professional examination of how unmanned aircraft may be exploited by criminal, extremist, and hostile actors. Hostile Skies combines technology, behavioral analysis, history, and practical threat awareness into an authoritative resource for security professionals, law enforcement, policymakers, and informed readers.
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Newly Revised Second Editions
Both books in The Tenacity Files series are being professionally revised and expanded. The second editions feature richer characterization, deeper settings, stronger scene development, additional perspectives, and a more immersive reading experience — while preserving the original stories that readers know. Continuity of Deception releases September 1, 2026.
Available September 1, 2026
The Tenacity Files, Book One
Jonathan "Jack" Kovar has spent his life uncovering the truth, but some secrets are designed to survive at any cost. When Jack is drawn into a web of political influence, covert operations, and carefully buried lies, he quickly realizes the threat reaches far beyond a single investigation. Powerful people are manipulating events from the shadows, and every answer he uncovers exposes another layer of deception. As Jack follows the trail across borders and into the hidden world of intelligence and international crime, he is forced to rely on instincts shaped by years of experience and a past he would rather forget. Allies become suspects, enemies remain one step ahead, and the line between loyalty and betrayal begins to disappear. Behind it all is Marcus, a calculating and relentless adversary whose plans are far more personal than Jack understands. While Jack fights to expose the truth, Marcus is already preparing his next move. A fast-paced espionage thriller filled with international intrigue, psychological manipulation, and high-stakes betrayal — the opening chapter of The Tenacity Files.
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The Tenacity Files, Book Two
Jonathan "Jack" Kovar survived the conspiracy that nearly destroyed him, but the forces behind it were never truly defeated. As Jack attempts to rebuild his life, a new threat begins moving across the international stage. Weapons, intelligence, money, and influence are being traded through a hidden network controlled by people who operate beyond the reach of governments. At the center of it is a mysterious broker capable of manipulating nations, criminal organizations, and intelligence agencies without ever appearing to take a side. Jack is pulled back into a world of covert operations, political corruption, and calculated violence as he searches for the truth behind the network. Each discovery reveals that the conspiracy is larger, darker, and more personal than he imagined. Marcus is no longer content to remain in the shadows. Cruel, patient, and increasingly ruthless, he begins targeting the people closest to Jack while using every loss and betrayal to push him toward the breaking point. As the pressure builds, Jack must decide how far he is willing to go to stop an enemy who understands his weaknesses almost as well as he does. A dark, fast-paced espionage thriller filled with global intrigue, shifting alliances, and devastating betrayals — the second installment in The Tenacity Files.
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