Against Orders

By

Nancy S. Thompson
Captain Kynan Esprit spent six years in the Marines and four more in the Secret Service, and though he served honorably, neither ended the way he would’ve liked.
Against Orders

By

Nancy S. Thompson

Captain Kynan Esprit spent six years in the Marines and four more in the Secret Service, and though he served honorably, neither ended the way he would’ve liked.

Captain Kynan Esprit spent six years in the Marines and four more in the Secret Service, and though he served honorably, neither ended the way he would’ve liked. But weapons manufacturer, Whit Lasette, doesn’t care if Esprit’s moral compass sometimes conflicts with orders from above and hires the captain to protect his adult daughter, Reina, while Lasette campaigns for the US presidency. After a failed kidnapping attempt, Lasette orders Esprit to hide Reina at his remote Mediterranean compound, where they unwittingly unearth secret documents implicating Lasette in a politically subversive plot. Forced to flee, Kynan and Reina grow close while trying to unravel the truth. Unimaginable deceit and greed are exposed in an epic, public showdown, where they’re both brought to their knees as a lifetime of lies and stunning truths are laid bare.

About the Author

Nancy S. Thompson is an award-winning author who loves to write suspenseful action thrillers with a touch of romance. Her latest, Against Orders (Book One) and Against Protocol (Book Two, available June 4, 2025) are geopolitical conspiracy thrillers and a reckoning of our current political climate. When she’s not writing, you’ll find Nancy in her studio, painting contemporary abstract art. She’s a California transplant currently living in Seattle, Washington with her husband and psycho cats. She recently retired after 35 years in the architectural and interior design business. To learn more, visit Nancy's website and sign-up for her newsletter to receive occasional updates in your inbox. You can also find her on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, and Goodreads.

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