Books and Film Rights
All dramatic, film, television, and streaming rights for the literary properties listed below are unencumbered, fully retained by the author, and available for option or acquisition.
For serious inquiries regarding film rights, licensing, or script collaboration, please contact Mark James: authormarkjames at gmail.com.
Logline: A modern-day reimagining of the 1898 USS Maine incident: When the catastrophic sinking of a U.S. aircraft carrier pushes America to the brink of war, Iran launches a desperate, preemptive strike to paralyze U.S. staging grounds, triggering a high-velocity tactical conflict for regional control.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "A profound and thought-provoking thriller examining humankind's self-destructive tendencies... Equal parts geopolitical thriller, mystery, and military fiction, James' novel paints a dire portrait of humanity's precarious position in the throes of international conflict."
Military Writers Society of America (Bronze Medal Award) "A nail-biter from beginning to end... Author James is skilled in his descriptions of desert warfare... With non-stop action, this book is hard to put down."
Maincrest Media "A masterful geo-political thriller… a true ensemble piece that forces the reader to contend with the gray areas of modern warfare."
Logline: In the wake of a devastating geopolitical disaster in the Middle East, an embattled Vice President must hold a fracturing nation together—racing to rescue hundreds of thousands of Americans stranded overseas while navigating an impeachment crisis, crashing global markets, and enemies maneuvering abroad.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews "An exciting continuation of this political thriller series... Readers looking to engage with relatable heroes in a realistic, tumultuous setting will find this entry in the Wartmann series worth their while."
BookLife (Publishers Weekly) "A gripping, action-packed thriller... realistic, gritty, and rife with morally grey characters... James delivers a tense, behind-the-scenes look at the political agendas, maneuverings, and deadly games that drive global conflict."
Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) "A high-octane geopolitical thriller that explores a world on the brink of collapse... Intellectually engaging and relentlessly paced... It offers suspense and provides a sobering reflection on the architecture of the modern global order."
Midwest Book Review "Given an amazing credibility by the politics (and politicians) of today... a riveting page-turner of a read... Unreservedly recommended."
Logline: When corporate neglect following decades of economic decline sparks social upheaval in Detroit and beyond, a breakdown of state and local government forces a U.S. Army intervention—leaving a seasoned street boss to navigate a domestic war zone while an international refugee crisis erupts and global capitalists exploit the chaos.
Reviews
Blaine Pardoe, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Dawn and Tenure series "★★★★★ ... The novel has an ensemble cast, something Mark James does masterfully... I particularly enjoyed how it demonstrated how protests can and do get out of hand... The twist in the last 3% of the book really caught me off guard. Well done! A solid five out of five stars!"
Peter Gerardo, former New York Times journalist and ghostwriter "★★★★★ ... Mark James has crafted a suspenseful page-turner that is so smart and plausible, I kept forgetting it was a novel, not a work of non-fiction... Mark James is a major new talent!"
Readers' Favorite "★★★★★ ... Given our present political climate, the acceleration of violence during protests and the avenues it can take is terrifyingly and realistically portrayed in [this] breathtaking thriller... Filled with heart-pounding and extreme action, it is an intense story with an explosive plot and a riveting storyline. It is a spellbinding story that kept me on the edge of my seat until the final page... an electrifying suspense story with a disquieting edge." — Susan Sewell