Life in Woke America: A Family’s Story of Betrayal and Truth Under Fire

When Army Private Xavier King uncovers a secret Chinese bioweapon lab on U.S. soil, he expects the system to respond. Instead, the institutions he serves try to destroy him.

Inspired by the real Reedley biolab scandal, this high-stakes political thriller follows Xavier – a foster kid who fought his way into the Army – as he risks everything to expose a deadly hidden threat. After delivering explosive congressional testimony, he is branded an extremist, placed on a no-fly list, and forced into the shadows.

But Xavier is no longer fighting only for survival or revenge. He is also fighting to build the family and the meaningful life he was denied as a child. As powerful forces close in, he must outthink and outmaneuver a corrupt system while holding onto the woman he loves and the future he refuses to surrender.

Blending high-stakes political thriller tension with the story of a man fighting to build a meaningful life, Life in Woke America delivers the intensity of Jack Carr and Brad Thor alongside deeper emotional and moral weight. It is the story of one man who refuses to stay silent when both his country and his chance at a real life are under fire.

A portion of the author’s proceeds supports veteran rehabilitation centers.

Praise for Life in Woke America

“It reads like a modern, more thoughtful successor to Brad Thor and Vince Flynn.”

– Joseph B., NetGalley

“Not just a thriller. It challenges, engages, and stays with you long after you finish.”

– Emmanuel J., 11-time Goodreads reviewer

“Great love story between Xavier and Audrey. Awesome to read about a child with a rough start in life who becomes a man of integrity.”

– Stephanie P., Facebook Book Club Organizer