Ignominious: The Price of Loyalty

By Bruce K Hansen

Ignominious blends military thriller, political conspiracy, and psychological drama. It explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, moral ambiguity, and covert operations - aligning it with works like Tom Clancy's Red Storm Rising, Vince Flynn's Term Limits, and Brad Thor's The Lions of Lucerne, having a reflective, psychological dimension reminiscent of Richard North Patterson's Exile, or Philip Caputo's Acts of Faith. Compared with Clancy or Greaney, Ignominious is more intimate in tone, focusing less on large-scale geopolitical play-by-play and more on the human cost of betrayal and redemption. Its protagonist's internal struggles are a major differentiator. The story's exploration of guilt, redemption, and identity crisis adds literary weight. Accurate depictions of military prison, security protocols, and intelligence operations enhance credibility. Ignominious invites readers to reflect on morality, justice, and systemic power- appealing to those who want more than just action. Ignominious is a character-driven story of survival, redemption, and reclaiming agency in the face of injustice.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977286518
• ISBN13: 9781977286512
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"