A Cancer in the Kingdom is a gritty, high-stakes geopolitical thriller that moves at breakneck speed. The narrative balances the sterile, tense atmosphere of DC situation rooms with the visceral, dust-choked chaos of urban combat in the Middle East. It’s a world of shadows and shifting allegiances, cautious trust and devastating betrayal. Where the tactical precision of military operations contrasts sharply with the opulent, claustrophobic danger of infiltrators in the Saudi royal palace. At its core, the story pulses with adrenaline, underscored by the poignant reality of the physical and psychological toll of modern warfare. Pre-order now!
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5 out of 5 Stars: Online Bookclub Official Review; Ruth Shirk
“I really enjoyed this thriller. The characters were so realistic, and they stayed very true to their character. I especially liked President Carson, who was obviously based on President Trump. This story was extremely easy to follow. The ending was surprising. I gladly give this book five stars. I cannot think of anything that the author should have done differently.“
A retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, Niels’ career took him to operations areas around the world. From desert sands to the heart of US military operations planning at the Pentagon, he taps his broad experience in national and military strategy. Influenced by the storytelling of Le Carré, Clancy, and Flynn, his stories blur the lines between fact and fiction to build a gripping image of courage, sacrifice, and valor.
Niels Andersen is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, teacher, and author who currently resides in Lakeville Minnesota.