The McGowan Collection –
A High-Stakes Counterterrorism Thriller Series
Meet Bruce McGowan – America’s Reluctant Hero
The McGowan Collection follows the gripping career of Bruce McGowan, a former FBI Special Agent and current counterterrorism operative for the U.S. Department of State. Created by Colonel Lee Martin, a real-life Army veteran and Doctor of Counseling, this series combines real-world military insight with fast-paced storytelling that spans global crises, political corruption, and moral conflict.
McGowan is no ordinary operative—he’s a flawed, brilliant, and often reluctant hero. As threats emerge from foreign terrorist cells and rogue domestic factions, McGowan is repeatedly pulled out of retirement to do what others can’t—or won’t.
Set in locations ranging from Washington, D.C., to Vietnam, Yemen, and Appalachia, each novel delivers non-stop action with an emotional undercurrent that makes the danger feel real, the stakes feel personal, and the consequences unforgettable.
A Growing Legacy of Action and Intelligence
The McGowan Collection spans over a dozen titles, with each installment expanding the character’s complexity and the intensity of his missions. While every book can be read independently, the overarching storyline follows McGowan’s struggle to balance his personal values with his duty to defend national security.
Note: The McGowan Collection is the only series available in audiobook (OJ Book) format.
Wolf Laurel
The series opener. McGowan returns to his childhood home to uncover a terrorist
Provocation: Return of the Weatherman
McGowan confronts a domestic terrorist from his past while searching for his missing FBI agent daughter.
A Hateful Wind
A politically sensitive investigation of a Vietnam War-era massacre forces McGowan to work alone deep in the Central Highlands.
Saving Eagle One
An attack on the President at a private mountain retreat pushes McGowan to use his full skillset in a race against time.
Blood Protocol
A jihadist leader plots simultaneous attacks across the U.S. during Thanksgiving. McGowan and his allies must intercept before chaos erupts.
Red Kings Rising
Set in 1991, McGowan goes undercover against a brutal Russian mafia boss terrorizing New York’s Brighton Beach.
A Lure to a Kill
An unstable militia leader hatches a plan to bring down the U.S. government—and McGowan is the only man with access to stop him.
The Constitutionalists
A domestic terror cell plans to detonate an EMP bomb in Washington, D.C. McGowan must infiltrate the group before it's too late.
The Terminus Protocol
McGowan is tapped to lead a covert team of elite operatives, tasked with eliminating global threats with no jurisdiction, no limits, and no room for failure.
Sons of the Reich
McGowan faces a deadly alliance of neo-Nazis and jihadist terrorists in Argentina, where Terminus must stop a rising Reich before it ignites global chaos.
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What Sets the McGowan Collection Apart
Unlike traditional spy thrillers, the McGowan Collection brings real-world gravity and psychological depth to its characters. Bruce McGowan isn’t invincible—he’s driven by guilt, shaped by trauma, and constantly walking the line between justice and revenge.
The series is known for:
- Authentic counterterrorism procedures
- Complex villains and morally gray decisions
- Psychological realism shaped by Martin’s background in counseling
- Tactical detail without military jargon overload
- Strong female characters in law enforcement and intelligence roles
- Explosive climaxes grounded in geopolitical stakes
Note: The McGowan Collection is the only series available in audiobook (OJ Book) format.
Best Sellers
Most-Read Titles in the McGowan Collection
Wolf Laurel
The explosive introduction to McGowan’s world. Homeland security starts in the heartland.
Provocation: Return of the Weatherman
A ruthless eco-terrorist resurfaces, sparking a global chase filled with deadly provocations.
A Hateful Wind
A violent terror cell fans the flames of hatred, pulling McGowan into a storm of betrayal.
Killing the Viper
A tactical thriller with one of the series’ most dangerous missions—and most unlikely alliances.
Saving Eagle One
A hijacked U.S. vessel sets the stage for a daring rescue behind enemy lines.
Blood Protocol
Simultaneous attacks across America make this one of the most intense reads in the series.
Sting of the Scorpion
An assassination plot by the Scorpion syndicate threatens global stability.
The Constitutionalists
A chilling portrait of domestic extremism and loyalty pushed to its limits.
The Terminus Protocol
McGowan goes global as the leader of a black ops team with full Presidential backing.
Sons of the Reich
A neo-Nazi resurgence in Argentina joins forces with jihadist groups, and Terminus must stop the rising Reich before it sparks global chaos.
The Justice Club
Ex-Marine sniper Atticus Steed becomes a hitman targeting killers who escaped justice, but the FBI—and his mysterious employer—close in fast.
Wolf Laurel
The explosive introduction to McGowan’s world. Homeland security starts in the heartland.
Provocation: Return of the Weatherman
A ruthless eco-terrorist resurfaces, sparking a global chase filled with deadly provocations.
Written by Someone Who’s Been There
As a veteran and retired Colonel, Lee Martin doesn’t need to guess how high the stakes really are. His experience gives McGowan’s missions credibility—from how a field team moves, to the weight of an operator’s decisions long after a mission ends.
This is military suspense done right—fast-paced, layered, and never shallow.
Book Distribution
Colonel Lee Martin’s works are published and delivered under the guidance of I.E.R. Media. All titles are sold through Amazon Books, providing readers worldwide with reliable access to paperback, Kindle, and audiobook editions.
In addition to Amazon’s global reach, Martin’s catalog is also listed through:
- Amazon Books (retail and fulfillment partner)
- IngramSpark (additional published book provider)
- Books-A-Million (additional published book provider)
- Books.By
Where to Get the Series
All titles in the McGowan Collection are available exclusively on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Print-on-demand ensures rapid delivery, and digital formats give readers instant access to the next mission. Additional providers as described above.
You don’t need to start from the beginning—but once you meet Bruce McGowan, you’ll want to follow him to the very end.
