The gripping sequel to the Kirkus-starred Friendship Games — The Compass Room is a Wartmann Thriller that stands powerfully on its own.

The war was over before it even started.

In the aftermath of disaster, more than 200,000 Americans are stranded in hostile territory, and Washington reels from a conflict it never imagined losing. Across Europe, unrest spreads while America's allies falter, divided and indecisive — much like its own President. In contrast, Turkey moves boldly to expand its reach, while Russia and China seize the moment to press their advantage.

Vice President George "Daddy Longlegs" Wartmann now faces his greatest test: holding a fractured nation together as political polarization deepens, impeachment looms, unrest grows at home, markets crash, and enemies maneuver abroad. Every choice carries peril, and survival may depend on finding direction in a world turned upside down.

The war might have been over before it started… but one man refuses to accept defeat, and he knows the story is only beginning.

The Compass Room is now available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and can be read for free on Kindle Unlimited.

Also available to retailers and libraries through Ingram distribution (ISBN 978-1-969608-06-3).

Reviews

"An exciting continuation of The Wartmann Series" ... 
"While the narrative focuses on serious action, James infuses the story with a bit of levity, too; throughout the text, the characters bounce natural, buoyant dialogue off one another. In tense scenes, these lines offer clarity and humanizes the characters" ...
"Readers looking to engage with relatable heroes in a realistic, tumultuous setting will find this entry in the Wartmann series worth their while"...
"Our verdict: Get it!"

— Kirkus Reviews 

"The Compass Room intricately explores foreign politics, the way world leaders view America, and the deeply rooted constructs that comprise global order, resulting in a layered tale of politics at work, duty to country, and cultural beliefs" ...
"The narrative is realistic, gritty, and rife with morally grey characters, chief of which is Wartmann himself: shrewd, tenacious, and willing to cross lines to "get things done" ... 
"The ending leaves the world—and Wartmann—precariously balanced on the precipice of disaster and deliverance." 

"Takeaway: Tense political thriller that imagines America on the cusp of WWIII."

— Publishers Weekly / BookLife