Whispers of Treason

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They sent four soldiers into an ambush. Only one survived, and someone inside the government wants him dead.

Sergeant John Riley wakes in a military hospital with an amputated foot, three dead teammates, and fragments of a conspiracy he was never meant to uncover. When strangers try to drug him into silence, John lets the Army believe he died and returns to his family’s hidden Idaho homestead.

But the conspiracy follows him home.

Veterans who refuse illegal recall orders vanish. Homes are destroyed. Reporters disappear. Entire families are taken without trial. As the Riley family shelters those marked for erasure, John uncovers Operation Glass Veil, a secret program designed to silence witnesses and remove anyone standing between powerful men and the presidency.

With loyal K-9s, wounded warriors, and an underground network beside him, John must expose the truth before the country tears itself apart. Yet the leaders in the spotlight may be only pawns. Behind them waits someone more patient, more dangerous, and ready to control the White House from the shadows.

​​​​​​​For readers who enjoy The Terminal List, Clear by Fire, and Threat Warning, Whispers of Treason delivers military betrayal, political conspiracy, loyal K-9s, and a wounded veteran determined to expose the truth before his country falls.

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Praise for this book

Whispers of Treason pulled me in from the very beginning. The combination of military suspense, conspiracy, family loyalty, and survival creates a story that is both intense and emotionally engaging. John Riley is a compelling protagonist, and his determination to uncover the truth despite everything he has lost makes his journey especially powerful.
I really enjoyed the sense of danger throughout the story. The story does a great job exploring courage, sacrifice, loyalty, and the lengths people will go to protect the truth. If you enjoy military thrillers with conspiracy, action, and strong characters, this is definitely worth picking up.
A compelling and suspenseful read that kept me invested all the way through. FIVE STARS!

A Gripping Story of Courage and Trust
Whispers of Treason Npulled me in with its tense opening and kept me turning the pages. What I enjoyed most was how John Cowboy Riley’s fight became more than just a military mission, it became a deeply personal struggle to survive, uncover the truth, and protect the people he cared about. The combination of military action, political conspiracy, family, and loyalty gave the story a strong sense of urgency.
I especially liked the way trust was handled throughout the story. You never quite know who can be believed, which made the danger feel real. The K 9 companion and the people who helped John also added warmth to an otherwise intense journey.
This is a thoughtful, fast moving thriller with plenty of suspense and heart. Karen L. West has created a story that leaves you thinking about courage, loyalty, and how far someone will go when everything they believe in is threatened.