John D Trudel

"John D. Trudel is one of the best writers in the Thriller genre, with his own unique voice and style. Broken Oath, his 7th novel, raises the bar. It's a great read. Recommended!" Robert Dugoni, #1 NY Times Best-Selling Author

Raven's deep-black team has thwarted several terrorist attacks on America. President Blager, having twice survived assassination attempts, now trusts them. Josie, a paranormal viewer, is a national resource. She can see what others cannot. Raven's job is to protect her, but America's enemies have allies in high places. His team is targeted. The book opens with Raven and Josie isolated in a compromised safe house. They warn that a jihadist kill team is coming. The government sends an FBI counterterrorism unit which is overwhelmed by a military force with heavy weapons. California asserts purview of the crime scene. An underground Iranian Quds base is discovered by Josie. This is an act of war, invasion, a foreign military base with WMDs on America soil. The base is protected by "Cal-Exit" State officials, Washington insiders, and Mexican drug cartels. While the military is pondering what to do, Raven and Josie are left to innovate. It leads Raven to extreme actions and involvement with a beautiful spy run by a legendary Russian spymaster. Despite common interests, the Russians can't be trusted. Russia and Iran are allies. Raven needs help, but his working with Russia is unsanctioned, off the books, and under a false flag. Staying alive may pose a more difficult challenge than dealing with Iran's Quds Force.

This is the third book in the award winning Raven's series. Raven's deep-black team has thwarted several terrorist attacks on America. President Blager, having twice survived assassination attempts, now trusts them. Josie, a paranormal viewer, is a national resource. She can see what others cannot. Raven's job is to protect her, but America's enemies have allies in high places. His team is targeted. The book opens with Raven and Josie isolated in a compromised safe house. They warn that a jihadist kill team is coming. The government sends an FBI counterterrorism unit which is overwhelmed by a military force with heavy weapons. California asserts purview of the crime scene. An underground Iranian Quds base is discovered by Josie. This is an act of war, invasion, a foreign military base with WMDs on America soil. The base is protected by "Cal-Exit" State officials, Washington insiders, and Mexican drug cartels. While the military is pondering what to do, Raven and Josie are left to innovate. It leads Raven to extreme actions and involvement with a beautiful spy run by a legendary Russian spymaster. Despite common interests, the Russians can't be trusted. Russia and Iran are allies. Raven needs help, but his working with Russia is unsanctioned, off the books, and under a false flag. Staying alive may pose a more difficult challenge than dealing with Iran's Quds Force.

Ravens Run: A Cybertech Thriller A patriotic rogue agent, RAVEN, is saved by JOSIE, a gentle woman with mystic powers. When he is terminated with prejudice by the government, they must work together to rediscover censored history, expose high treason, solve two historic assassinations, and prevent an apocalyptic attack that would destroy America. My fourth Thriller introduces two major new characters, RAVEN and JOSIE. It features a post-nuclear Iran and a young, na ve, John Black (the male lead in God's House). It will be followed next year by a sequel, Raven's Redemption. My previous novels have ALL won National Awards, and the first chapters are posted (FREE) on my web page, http: //www.johntrudel.com

The 21st Century started off dangerous and got worse. America is working its way back, wounded, but recovering and rebuilding. Exceptionalism is a memory, but embers glow in the darkness. Hope is alive. A maverick scientist, GERRY PATTON, works alone behind tight security. Her wild card project could ensure government survival if Washington was destroyed, but it's being sabotaged. MIKE MICKELSON ("Twenty Mike,") a Marine, was gravely wounded when his command post in Yemen was overrun. Now unfit for combat, he's assigned to help Gerry. Unknown enemies are watching. An attack is planned, a coup orchestrated by officials in our own government. Gerry's program could hamper their plans. Why take a chance? She's a Soft Target. Can Mike save Gerry? Can she help him heal? Can they prevent the attack?

Privacy Wars: A Cybertech Thriller The 21st Century sees a return of the totalitarian horrors that once caused genocide and World War. Big Brother is ascendant, aided by technology. Everyone is watched. Liberty has been traded for safety and both are lost. Personal privacy has been stolen and must be recovered. Young scientist WILLIAM GILES fights for freedom. He and his dad, IRON JOHN, a retired Special Ops Colonel, establish Cybertech. It sells security protection for private citizens. When John is abducted and presumed dead, Cybertech is attacked from all sides. Will stands alone, tortured by remorse and falsely accused. With all he loves at risk, he runs for safety, fleeing wrongful charges, and relentlessly pursued by UN paramilitary forces. A former student REBECCA RIDER is sent to get him to shelter. She rescues him in the high mountains. Their main allies are the Yakuza and her friends, an ancient cult that possesses advanced science. Both groups seek Cybertech's technology. How can either be trusted? Can Will find redemption? Can he and Becky save Cybertech and prevent his technology from being stolen? Can liberty survive? That's the story, a Hero's Journey framed against a background of exotic locations, edgy science, societal challenges, and Global Governance.

With his hopeless mission to Nigeria falling apart, CIA agent Jack Donner disobeys orders to protect an American businessman. After his charge is killed, Jack brings his body home as he promised. When he meets the widow, Anne Davis, at the funeral, she demands to know the circumstances of her husband's death and who killed him. Leaving Anne to grieve, Jack goes to Langley to face charges. Worlds apart, they do their best to move on. But sinister forces will not leave the two of them at peace. To survive, Jack and Anne must work together, solve his friend's murder, and uncover secrets that powerful people want to keep buried. Intense and realistic, with high concepts and sympathetic characters, God's House is frighteningly possible. * * * Early Testimonials * * * "GOD'S HOUSE is a must-read for those who like to have their breath catch while reading a novel. Mix a little bit of The Da Vinci Code, Firewall, and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan together, and you will begin to get a glimpse of this exciting, suspenseful global intrigue-filled techno-thriller by John D. Trudel. Trudel has really done it with this exciting story woven around the reluctant hero, Jack Donner, a powerful church, the UN, and government spy bosses. I simply give readers fair-warning: DO NOT start this book unless you have some hours to spare, or you will miss appointments, dates, and ball games to finish this book. GOD'S HOUSE - read it at your own risk . . . you will wet your pants." Don Bendell, top-selling author of 26 books. "Fast-paced, compelling, intelligent and impossible to put down. GOD'S HOUSE has everything you expect from a thriller, including a tough, big-hearted hero-Jack Donner-with whom you can go to the ends of the earth and enjoy every breath-taking moment. A fine debut novel from John D. Trudel, definitely a thriller writer to watch." Margaret Coel, author of The Perfect Suspect. "This story works at many levels and its characters are compelling. GOD'S HOUSE is as new and timely as tomorrow, but as old as corruption, treachery, and deceit. Don't miss this d but novel by an exciting writer who knows his craft. Read the book and tell your friends." Charles H. Moody "John Trudel has captured the language, procedures, and frustrations of people working in the Intelligence Community perfectly. GOD'S HOUSE is a plausible story that could yet be ripped from tomorrow's headlines. His harrowing descriptions of the situation in Nigeria hit home even more forcefully now that the world is following the progress of the Arab Spring. A good premise, tight writing, sympathetic but desperate characters, and a masterful storyteller. What a combination. I can't wait to read Trudel's next thriller." Rob Kresge, Author, Murder for Greenhorns "Trudel's GOD'S HOUSE has everything the best thrillers offer: sharply drawn characters, crisp and realistic dialogue, and mounting suspense. This consummate thriller-suspense story is brilliantly imagined, vividly drawn, and rich in incident and detail. A must read...." Roger Croft, Author, The Wayward Spy "God's House is a great read. If I saw it in an airport and started it, I'd buy it. Recommended. Jerry Pournelle, Award Winning Author

With his hopeless mission to Nigeria falling apart, CIA agent Jack Donner disobeys orders to protect an American businessman. After his charge is killed, Jack brings his body home as he promised. When he meets the widow, Anne Davis, at the funeral, she demands to know the circumstances of her husband's death and who killed him. Leaving Anne to grieve, Jack goes to Langley to face charges. Worlds apart, they do their best to move on. But sinister forces will not leave the two of them at peace. To survive, Jack and Anne must work together, solve his friend's murder, and uncover secrets that powerful people want to keep buried. Intense and realistic, with high concepts and sympathetic characters, God's House is frighteningly possible. * * * Early Testimonials * * * "GOD'S HOUSE is a must-read for those who like to have their breath catch while reading a novel. Mix a little bit of The Da Vinci Code, Firewall, and Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan together, and you will begin to get a glimpse of this exciting, suspenseful global intrigue-filled techno-thriller by John D. Trudel. Trudel has really done it with this exciting story woven around the reluctant hero, Jack Donner, a powerful church, the UN, and government spy bosses. I simply give readers fair-warning: DO NOT start this book unless you have some hours to spare, or you will miss appointments, dates, and ball games to finish this book. GOD'S HOUSE - read it at your own risk . . . you will wet your pants." Don Bendell, top-selling author of 26 books. "Fast-paced, compelling, intelligent and impossible to put down. GOD'S HOUSE has everything you expect from a thriller, including a tough, big-hearted hero-Jack Donner-with whom you can go to the ends of the earth and enjoy every breath-taking moment. A fine debut novel from John D. Trudel, definitely a thriller writer to watch." Margaret Coel, author of The Perfect Suspect. "This story works at many levels and its characters are compelling. GOD'S HOUSE is as new and timely as tomorrow, but as old as corruption, treachery, and deceit. Don't miss this d but novel by an exciting writer who knows his craft. Read the book and tell your friends." Charles H. Moody "John Trudel has captured the language, procedures, and frustrations of people working in the Intelligence Community perfectly. GOD'S HOUSE is a plausible story that could yet be ripped from tomorrow's headlines. His harrowing descriptions of the situation in Nigeria hit home even more forcefully now that the world is following the progress of the Arab Spring. A good premise, tight writing, sympathetic but desperate characters, and a masterful storyteller. What a combination. I can't wait to read Trudel's next thriller." Rob Kresge, Author, Murder for Greenhorns "Trudel's GOD'S HOUSE has everything the best thrillers offer: sharply drawn characters, crisp and realistic dialogue, and mounting suspense. This consummate thriller-suspense story is brilliantly imagined, vividly drawn, and rich in incident and detail. A must read...." Roger Croft, Author, The Wayward Spy "God's House is a great read. If I saw it in an airport and started it, I'd buy it. Recommended." Jerry Pournelle, Award Winning Author

The world of business is in the throes of a new revolution. It is, paradoxically, both the best and worst of times. Opportunity abounds, but the economic, societal, and technological foundations of the Machine Age are crumbling. Confounded by chaos and heavily pressured for results, most Western managers have no better ideas for how to compete than to endlessly copy each other, cut costs, and buy up rivals. Downsizing is epidemic and decline common. Clearly, the world is going though a major transition. When this transformation is completed, it will look very different. This upheaval will change everything, but the focus and maximum stress point is economic. In the future world power and national prosperity will increasingly depend on the ability to compete in high value added product-market areas. The winners will develop new societal models for business, economics, government, and education. This current and authoritative book is the joint product of an academician and a business practitioner, both of whom share a deep concern about the inadequacy of current models and practices. It examines the new environment and explores the underlying drivers — the “Engines of Prosperity” — that set the new rules of competitive rivalry. It provides timely advice for managers on how to operate in a world characterized by Information Age technology, rapid change, deepening global linkages, increasing returns to scale, and the continuous unbundling of value chains.