North Arrow Press Proudly Presents ALTER ROAD

Alter Road is where the Wartmann Universe began. Originally published in 2020, this debut novel by Mark James returns in a newly revised Second Edition — sharper, faster, and more deeply connected to the world introduced in Friendship Games and The Compass Room.

Set in an America struggling after decades of deindustrialization and deepening income disparities, Alter Road lays the foundation for the characters and crises that shape the Wartmann Universe. It's a story of survival, power, and the thin line between rebuilding and burning it all down.

This new edition — designated A Wartmann Universe Story — has been completely re-edited and redesigned under North Arrow Press, featuring a striking new cover and streamlined narrative that brings the tension closer to the surface.

The Kindle edition is available now, with the paperback following shortly on Amazon.

Mark James is the Kirkus-starred author of Friendship Games and The Compass Room, both part of the expanding Wartmann Universe of geopolitical thrillers.