John Hopton

Chris Collins is a smart man, but he made one big mistake. He thought getting into the private security game after retiring from the CIA would move him a step away from danger. He was wrong. When his work takes him into a world run by a vicious warlord who lives to inflict pain and misery, the rules of engagement do not exist. No act is too cruel, and nothing is off limits. Worse still, Collins is not the only target. Other ex-military personnel and their families are in the firing line, and time to save them is running out. This is a page-turner thriller packed with non-stop action across exotic locations. Here's what other readers have said about the Chris Collins CIA Thriller series. You'll laugh some, you'll cry some, you'll hold your breath, and then you'll hope to hell he survives for another adventure. AMAZON REVIEWERS: "A riveting political thriller." "Straight out of the Mission Impossible or James Bond films." "Fun, fast-paced and intriguing." GOODREADS REVIEWERS: "Honestly one of the best books I've read." "If I could give more than 5 stars for this novel I would." Readers of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, and Mark Dawson will LOVE this series. Pick up a copy, put the phone on silent, and lock the door—this is going to be an all-nighter!

A stolen shipment of nuclear weapons, a reckless dictator on the warpath, and a kidnapped sister in the middle of it all. Chris Collins is an ex-CIA agent with a history of rogue missions. After crossing the world to bring his enemies to justice, he's burned out and in need of a break. When a shipment of nuclear weapons is stolen at a Turkish air base, Chris decides to leave this one to his former agency. But things soon get personal. Holed up in a plush Rio de Janeiro hotel suite, Chris is forced to leave his romantic retreat with Tsu and embark on a gruelling mission that takes him through the trials of the Amazon Jungle to the heart of Africa, where he finally comes face-to-face with a brutal dictator who has new-found nuclear power. The latest adventure in the Chris Collins CIA Thriller series pushes Chris to his limits, putting his skills and his friendships to the test. This unwanted mission will be the most challenging of his life. REVIEWERS ON THE CHRIS COLLINS SERIES: "A riveting political thriller." "Straight out of the Mission Impossible or James Bond films." "Fun, fast-paced and intriguing." GOODREADS REVIEWERS: "Honestly one of the best books I've read." "If I could give more than 5 stars for this novel I would." "This was so worth the late night/early morning! You really can't stop reading this superbly written book." Readers of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, and Mark Dawson will LOVE this series. Pick up a copy, put the phone on silent, and lock the door—this is going to be an all-nighter

Could You Betray The Ones You Love For the Greater Good? Chris Collins is an ex-CIA agent with a history of rogue missions. His enemies took away everything he had, and now it's time to pay. He knows his adversaries will stop at nothing to remove those who stand in their way - including himself. But they move in the shadows, and smoking them out means taking himself to some dark places. As he hunts them down, he's reminded that for spies like him, romance is never easy. How can you find love when seducing strangers is part of your job description? Across the world, a child is missing. Will the web finally lead back to him, or will he be lost forever? This is an action-packed, seductive thriller set across exotic locations. "A riveting political thriller." "Straight out of the Mission Impossible or James Bond films" "Fun, fast-paced and intriguing." Readers of James Rollins, Matthew Reilly, and Mark Dawson will LOVE this series. Pick up a copy, put the phone on silent, and lock the door—this is going to be an all-nighter!

He saw too much. Now they want him gone. Ex-CIA Deputy Director Chris Collins is ready to walk away from the intelligence game forever. Then, on a bitterly cold night in Washington, DC, he spots what should be unthinkable—a future leader of the free world in a clandestine exchange with a known terrorist. An alliance that could destroy everything Collins fought to protect. Within hours, Collins is framed for a violent crime and forced to flee the country he has sworn to defend. Now a fugitive without CIA backup, he must stay one step ahead of his enemies while unraveling a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. Collins built his reputation on being smart, lethal, and devoted to the cause—exactly the kind of man this network wants dead. He can only depend on two people in the entire world, and one of them is the most alluring, mysterious woman he ever met. In the midst of a personal crisis, he embarks on a global journey to clear his name, defend his country, and bring some of the world’s most powerful people to justice. AMAZON REVIEWERS: "A riveting political thriller." "Straight out of the Mission: Impossible or James Bond films." "Fun, fast-paced and intriguing." Suspense, espionage, betrayal, and action action action A tense and action-packed thriller GOODREADS REVIEWERS: "Honestly one of the best books I've read." "If I could give more than 5 stars for this novel I would." Fans of Brad Thor, Mark Greaney, and Jack Slater will LOVE this series. Pick up a copy, put the phone on silent, and lock the door—this is going to be an all-nighter.

Over the last forty years, there have been numerous attempts to critique the theory and practice of mental health care. Taking its lead from anti-psychiatry, Critical Perspectives on Mental Health seeks to explore and evaluate the claims of mainstream mental health ideologies and to establish what implications the critiques of these perspectives have for practice. This text will be essential reading for students and those working in the social work and mental health care professions.

Over the last forty years, there have been numerous attempts to critique the theory and practice of mental health care. Taking its lead from anti-psychiatry, Critical Perspectives on Mental Health seeks to explore and evaluate the claims of mainstream mental health ideologies and to establish what implications the critiques of these perspectives have for practice. This text will be essential reading for students and those working in the social work and mental health care professions.