The Reluctant Warrior: The Journey Begins

This adventure novel is a multi-faceted exploration of colliding and conflicting worlds. The main character is an up and coming young businessman who is suddenly thrust into a dangerous new reality. Intellectually, he realizes he must overcome seemingly untenable odds in order to survive. His journey explores his business acumen, the clandestine machinations of the 1980's cold war between the Unitied States, Russia and China, the intricacies of Eastern Martial Arts training and a thorough examination of weapons and their proper use. Our main protagonist does come with flaws. He smokes and drinks too much and is highly attracted to beautiful women even though he dearly loves his wife and wants to remain faithful. The story centers in Beverly Hills but is international in scope and has numerous finely developed and intriguing characters. Readers will experience the central figure's growth as he grapples with the challenges which confront him while he struggles to remain true to his core values.