State of Alert

This political thriller plunges readers directly into the high-stakes world of D.C. homicide detective Sam Holland, who faces an impossible choice between professional integrity and national security. When forced to deceive both her police colleagues and her husband—the President of the United States—Sam's personal and professional lives collide in a tense narrative that balances political intrigue with raw emotional stakes. The novel delivers exactly what suspense readers crave: immediate tension, moral complexity, and a protagonist caught between duty and truth.

Force masterfully blends the procedural elements of a police investigation with the heightened drama of the White House, creating a dual-pressure environment where every decision carries monumental consequences. Readers who enjoy strong female leads navigating impossible situations will find Sam's internal conflict particularly compelling, while the political marriage dynamic adds fresh tension to the thriller genre. The emotional resonance—those moments of laughter and tears mentioned by readers—elevates this beyond standard political fiction into something genuinely gripping.