‘Gun Games’ by J Bartell and Ginger Marin is a riveting and thought-provoking thriller novella that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the streets of Los Angeles. In the shadow of personal tragedy and a city on the brink of anarchy, a pacifist Los Angeles City Councilman breaks his own code, rallying a covert team of military friends to wage a secret war against the relentless gangs terrorizing the streets.

Readers are plunged into the gritty underbelly of Los Angeles through the eyes of Javier Rico, a dedicated city councilman and former Marine whose world is shattered when his daughter falls victim to a fatal gang drive-by. Rico, once a staunch pacifist advocating for social programs to curb violence, finds his beliefs systemically dismantled. Fueled by heartbreak and a thirst for justice, he unites with Mair Carling, a fiery former Marine, now stuntwoman and film studio weapons expert, and a handpicked team of loyal, skilled companions. They forge an audacious plan to dismantle the city’s corrosive gang networks from the inside.

As Rico’s covert war intensifies, he faces violent turf wars, climaxing in a perilous face-off at the gang stronghold, the ‘Alamo’. The stakes escalate when Rico confronts personal demons and explosive truths, navigating a maze of betrayal, vengeance, and redemption. Amidst a spectacular showdown that razes the gang’s fortress to the ground, Rico emerges battle-scarred but resolute, his journey culminating in a poignant homage to his lost daughter and a renewed vision for his city’s future. ‘Gun Games’ weaves a visceral tapestry of action, moral dilemmas, and a city’s desperate cry for healing, promising to grip viewers until its electrifying end.

The ebook Kindle version of ‘Gun Games’ will be available at no charge October 16 through October 18, 2024, at https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Games-J-Bartell-ebook/dp/B0D4BHYSBM/ref=monarch_sidesheet_image.

About the Authors:

J Bartell did black ops assignments as a subcontractor for the CIA during a ten-year period. In addition to his work with the CIA, J is a behavior specialist and former California licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.

Ginger Marin is an actor, author, environmentalist, and animal rights advocate who previously served as producer and writer for NBC News’ top new shows and various special reports.