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Thunder in the Capital (#1)

When Anthony Schumacher decided to run for the congressional seat of the retiring Representative Theodore Milhous Johnson, his meteoric rise through the conservative ranks was all but assured – he was a young, articulate lawyer with a beautiful wife and family. Nothing could stop him from one day becoming President. But instead of budget battles and health-care debates, his life as a promising politician led him to uncover secrets – dark secrets that some people in power would want to keep hidden forever. But who were they? Democrats? Terrorists? His fellow Republicans? And how far were they willing to go to knock young Schumacher off his pedestal? Sex scandals? Murder? The next political firestorm engulfing Washington, D.C. or gripping the nation could prove to be Anthony’s undoing. Or his ascendance to power could shake the very foundation of the United States Government and result in the tumultuous Thunder in the Capital.

Showdown in the Capital (#2)

When Anthony Schumacher took over as President of the United States, the nation breathed a much needed sigh of relief. The previous President had committed suicide after his plot to kill then-Vice President Schumacher unraveled, and the American people now just wanted to throw their support behind the new President. But political goodwill in Washington, D.C., only lasts so long, and the Democrats and terrorists were determined that the President’s honeymoon would be short-lived. The battle would rage after the President’s decision to reinstitute the military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay for captured enemy combatants. The liberals’ response was to politically damage the President the only way they knew how – by taking their case all the way up to the Supreme Court. Not content with waiting for the judicial system, the terrorists set a course to stop the President the only way they knew how – by killing him. The nation had better be prepared for the tumultuous Showdown in the Capital.

Chaos in the Capital (#3)

When Anthony Schumacher decided to run for a full term as President, one thing was abundantly clear – the Democrats would pull out all the stops to defeat him at the polls. Democratic nominee Rosita Sanchez and her running mate, General T.D. Graham, know their best hope of winning is to convince Americans that President Schumacher is a danger to the country and they are the only hope for world peace. But one other thing was also very clear – the Islamic terrorists will do everything in their power to see him dead. When one of the 9/11 masterminds is put to death by the government, the enraged terrorists enter into an alliance with Mexican drug cartels to see to it that President Schumacher and his FBI are never again able to wage war on their jihad and drug trafficking across the southern border. With all the chaos in the capital, the nation wonders whether President Schumacher will win the election, or more importantly, whether he will live to see another day.

D-Day in the Capital (#4)

Following his landslide victory, President Anthony Schumacher turned his attention to the most important issues facing America – energy independence and national security. After unveiling his All-American Energy Plan, the U.S. economy surged as oil prices plummeted. In the war on terror, terrorist thugs were rounded up or killed – never again to bring their jihad to America. Unfortunately, not everyone shared the President’s goals. The Pakistanis were hell-bent on revenge after one of their own was captured by the CIA. And with oil gushing on U.S. soil, the Russians were losing money at an alarming rate and needed a plan to stem the tide. With help from an American traitor, Pakistani and Russian operatives decide to make sure the President does not return from his first trip abroad. Through various threats and ultimatums, the plan encircles the Italian Prime Minister, whom the President is set to meet in Rome. What follows will result in the most stunning announcement in American history. The President’s only hope for survival – an elite team of FBI agents shadowing his every move.

Manhunt in the Capital (#5)

President Schumacher’s upcoming Celebration of the Constitution in the “Cradle of Liberty” of Philadelphia is set to be the first in a string of festivities celebrating the most cherished documents in American history. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a celebratory mood. Terrorists intend to set the world on fire, and deadly attacks in Europe are just the start of their deadly rampage.

With the help of a noted thorn in the President’s side, terrorists bring their murderous jihad to American shores with multiple sniper killings. With fearful Americans on edge, only the worldwide manhunt by the FBI’s secret Phantom team can stop the killers. When a high-ranking government official is assassinated at the White House, the search intensifies to bring the terrorists to justice. With the killers promising more bloodshed, whether the Celebration goes forward, or whether Philly becomes the “Cradle of Death,” depends on whether the Phantom team can stop the terrorists before they strike again.

Fallout in the Capital (#6)

With the resignation of Vice President Brenda Jackson imminent, America is in need of a replacement – and President Schumacher knows just the right man for the job. But the political opposition isn’t going to let FBI Director Ty Stubblefield become the next in line to the presidency without a fight. With too much at stake, Congressman Richard LeCocq uses his position on the Intelligence Committee to help his party expose Director Stubblefield’s tactics in the war on terror, including his use of the FBI’s secret Phantom team.

But LeCocq has other reasons for leaking the classified information. His campaign for New York City mayor crumbling under the weight of numerous scandals, the embattled LeCocq is in desperate need of cash. Radical jihadists looking for revenge see the opportunity and offer to fill LeCocq’s campaign coffers in exchange for information on the FBI’s elite strike force, and LeCocq cannot resist the temptation. When members of the Phantom team start showing up dead, it’s up to Special Agent D.A. “Duke” Schiffer to hunt down the terrorists and bring them to justice. But with Director Stubblefield next in the crosshairs, whether he becomes the new Vice President or the next victim depends on whether Agent Schiffer can uncover the plot and stop the killers in time.

Phantom in the Capital (#7)

After U.S. Ambassador to Egypt Alexandra Julian and Israeli Education Minister Ayala Rosenthal are taken hostage by jihadists during an Egyptian coup, terrorists threaten to behead the women and engage in worldwide jihad if the United States fails to release their comrades held at Guantanamo Bay. While a shocked world watches the madmen promise to destroy Israel and bomb the Pyramids, some demand America retaliate, while others want Washington to negotiate. Faced with the bloodiest crisis of his Administration, President Schumacher, at the urging of Vice President Stubblefield, decides the only option is to call upon America’s secret weapon – covert operative D.A. “Duke” Schiffer. Teaming with Israeli assassins, Schiffer’s mission is to sneak behind enemy lines and rescue the Ambassador before the terrorists carry out their threat to execute her. When the secret operation goes awry, the President and Vice President must wait and see whether Ambassador Julian and Duke Schiffer make it out of Egypt alive, or whether the United States is forced to enter World War III.

Blackout in the Capital (#8)

An EMP, short for electromagnetic pulse, constitutes one of the most destructive forces the world has ever seen. When weaponized, it could destroy the electrical grid and return modern society to the Dark Ages. Scientists have warned about it, but politicians have ignored it. What’s worse, terrorists intent on destroying the civilized world have craved it. And now they have it.

After Iranian terrorists successfully detonate an EMP device in Yemen, those in charge of protecting America are forced to face the very real possibility that terrorists will bring their weapon of mass destruction to the United States. Going on the offensive, President Schumacher sends covert operative D.A. “Duke” Schiffer to hunt down the terrorists before the unthinkable happens in the U.S.

When the President becomes incapacitated and with panicked Americans fearing the worst, Vice President Stubblefield is thrust into the role of Commander-in-Chief and immediately confronted with one of the greatest crises the United States has ever faced. With terrorists lurking off the coast of New York City and California, the chaos that ensues forces Stubblefield to consider making the gut-wrenching decision to sacrifice Schiffer for the good of the country. Whether the United States will be plunged into a hundred years of darkness depends on whether Schiffer survives and whether the terrorists can be stopped before it’s too late.

Justice in the Capital (#9)

He wants out, but they won’t let him . . . Because America needs Duke Schiffer.

After cheating death on his latest mission, Duke Schiffer thinks he’s earned the right to settle down and take a break from hunting terrorists. He has plans to marry former Ambassador Alexandra Julian and spend the rest of his days training the next generation of warriors. But America isn’t ready to let him ride off into the sunset just yet.

Rumors are swirling that President Schumacher won’t seek re-election and Vice President Stubblefield is expected to make a bid for the top spot. Unfortunately, not everyone is on the Stubblefield bandwagon.  With help from insiders hungry for power, Senator Gregory Lamont sees his opportunity to win the White House and he’s willing to pull out all the stops to make it happen.  With loads of dark money flowing into his campaign, Lamont teams up with foreign financier Karl Bonhoff to cause havoc across the U.S.

As the country unravels, Schiffer and his team are sent to hunt down the foreign mastermind and Stubblefield looks to bring the conspirators to justice.  Whether the country survives or is thrown into chaos depends on whether Schiffer and Stubblefield can stop America’s enemies before it’s too late.

Firestorm in the Capital (#10)

Stolen nuclear weapons. Rogue agents obsessed with revenge. Can Duke Schiffer stop them before the capital goes up in flames?

Even with newfound peace in the streets, the White House knows the peace will only last so long. And now, with the alarm bells blaring, President Schumacher is faced with one of the most frightening crises of his presidency.

Having been blamed for the prior administration’s deadly pullout of Afghanistan, disgruntled vet Trevor Staunton and his comrades seek to settle scores by plotting with Chinese spies to steal nuclear weapons from America’s own stockpile.  Once the brazen theft succeeds, Staunton and his gang set their sights on unleashing their destructive hell on the nation’s capital.

With an unspeakable calamity on the horizon, America’s only hope is to call on its own secret weapon—covert operative Duke Schiffer.  With his new wife Alexandra itching to join the fight, the two must figure out how to stop Staunton’s act of vengeance before it’s too late.

It’s a race against time and failure is not an option—because the survival of the country depends on them.

Filled with action, intrigue, and pulse-pounding excitement, Firestorm in the Capital is a high-octane thrill ride to the very end.

Doomsday in the Capital (#11)

The Russian President is threatening nuclear war, and America is forced to take drastic action.  Can Duke Schiffer stop the Russian madman’s doomsday plot before it’s too late?

Hoping to go down in a historic blaze of glory, the dying Russian President Yuri Volkov is threatening to unleash nuclear war on the United States and, this time, he means it. Now all he needs is his trusted friend, Russian Defense Minister Dmitri Balakin, to execute his launch orders and watch America go down in flames. With his eyes on the presidency, Balakin knows he is on the verge of becoming a very rich and powerful man. All he has to do is get his actress daughter, Katia, out of the United States and back to Russia before the bombs start falling.

With the newly launched Belgorod, Russia’s “Doomsday” submarine, on the prowl and Americans on high alert, President Schumacher enlists the help of America’s own secret weapons, covert operative Duke Schiffer and his wife Alexandra, to devise a plan to keep war from starting.

But when their plans go awry, Schumacher is forced to make a decision no President wants to make—one that could put his own family in danger. With the clock ticking toward nuclear war, whether America is forced to enter World War III depends on if Duke and Alexandra can stop the Russians before time runs out.

Filled with international intrigue and nonstop action, Doomsday in the Capital is a roller-coaster thrill ride to the last page.

Vengeance in the Capital (#12)

They came after his family . . . and now they must pay the price.

After saving America from the Russian nuclear threat, Duke Schiffer is content to enjoy a quiet life with his growing family. But that vanishes in an instant when the unthinkable happens, and now his only mission is to wreak vengeance on his enemies.

With the presidential campaign in full swing, Senator Bradford Baldwin, the nominee for Vice President, knows that defeating the Schumacher/Stubblefield ticket will be a daunting task. There’s a chance, though, and the odds are getting better by the day. But his Chief of Staff has something more sinister in mind—use her position to destroy America from within.

When Schiffer discovers those behind the attack on his family, he vows to leave no stone unturned. The investigation ultimately leads to the one person who can help him—a captured criminal turned witness now in protective custody. She knows things, including details about the President’s opponents, and Schiffer tells her it’s time to divulge her secrets.

With assassins on the hunt to silence them both before the election, it’s up to Schiffer to unravel the plot against his family and the country. Whether he can exact his revenge in time depends on whether he can find the killers before they find him.

Released in January 2026

War Drums in the Capital (#13)

With his evil plot to eradicate Christians from Africa underway, Abu Yusuf, the Nigerian terrorist leader of Boko Haram, knows he has struck gold with the kidnapping of American pastor Paul Rowland. And now he’s threatening more bloodshed if the U.S. doesn’t give in to his every demand.

Deciding the U.S. can no longer sit idly by with the rise of Christian persecution around the world, President Schumacher says it is time to act.  And with the retirement of the Secretary of State, the President knows Alexandra Julian is the right person for the job of securing the pastor’s release.  But not everyone is on board with her nomination.  Eyeing a run for the White House, Senator Wayne Tobin, backed by the powerful defense industry, knows his best chance for success is not diplomacy but all-out war. And even Alexandra’s husband, covert operative Duke Schiffer, is dead-set against it—until the President makes him an offer he can’t refuse.

Emboldened with his prized hostage, Yusuf decides to show his growing jihadist power by attempting to assassinate Secretary Julian in Nigeria.  Once reluctant to get involved, the attack on Alexandra gives Schiffer a new mission—rescue Pastor Rowland before it’s too late. With some in Washington banging the drums for military action and Yusuf’s threats increasing, Schiffer must race to stop Yusuf before he can kill Pastor Rowland and unleash a worldwide holy war.