WILDER: The Velvet Thorn introduces Nelson Wilder, a gifted linguist and Vietnam veteran whose quiet integrity draws him into the shadowed corridors of intelligence work. Though he never sought power or intrigue, Wilder’s uncanny ability to read people—and the moral compass he refuses to bend—make him indispensable to those operating behind the scenes. As he navigates loyalty, danger, and the hidden motives of those who claim to guide him, Wilder discovers that the thorns of his past and the burdens of his calling are intertwined. This first installment in the WILDER series sets the foundation for a character shaped by duty, restraint, and the hard choices that define a life lived in service. (Sample Chapter)
Impartial Grace 