by Ted Nugent
First published 2019
Chief Loren Culp faces his biggest test when Washington state passes sweeping gun control measures. Standing in his Republic police station, Culp must choose between following orders from above and honoring his sworn duty to the Constitution. The veteran officer and former Army sergeant decides he cannot enforce laws he believes violate citizens' Second Amendment rights. His refusal sparks a statewide controversy that divides communities and forces neighbors to take sides. As political pressure mounts and media attention intensifies, Culp draws on his decades of experience as a patrol officer, narcotics detective, and K9 handler. The grandfather of seven must navigate hostile politicians, supportive citizens, and a justice system that demands compliance. Nugent crafts a story about the weight of principle when duty conflicts with conscience.
Genres: fiction, american, crime, contemporary, action, political-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: duty-vs-conscience, principled-stand
Setting: Republic, Washington
Period: 21st-century
178 pages · Kindle Edition · O'Leary Publishing