Conspiracy. Terrorism. One SEAL stands between freedom and nuclear annihilation. JD Cordell believes in freedom, honor, and hard work. The son of a Vietnam veteran and his Vietnamese wife, the Navy SEAL is proud to serve as SEAL Team 5's K9 handler with his dog Ajax. But when his team uncovers a deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan, he never expected a cover-up that could reach as high as the White House itself. As JD gets drawn in deeper, he unmasks a mastermind hell bent on detonating nukes on U.S. soil. When an assassin working for the terrorist strikes close to home, JD's fight to save America gets personal. Can JD protect the American way of life, or will sadistic terrorists turn America into a nuclear wasteland? Serpents Underfoot is the first novel in a nail-biting military thriller series. If you like patriotic heroes, fanatical conspiracies, and action-packed adventure, then you'll love D.C. Gilbert's tale of SEAL action and suspense. Praise for Serpents Underfoot Full of Navy Seal action, the book will enthrall fans of action thrillers… Gilbert's impressive debut features a Navy Seal on the trail of an international terrorism conspiracy. After a Navy Seal team uncovers a part of deadly terrorist plot in Afghanistan and brutal assassination of a couple of CIA officials in United States, JD Cordell, Seal Team 5's K9 handler and son of a Vietnam veteran, finds himself entangled in the case. JD's calm and tough yet sentimental persona makes his character shine throughout the book. Readers will find themselves rooting for Ajax. The animal lovers will be enthralled. Gilbert's first-hand knowledge of military operations and security details as an army veteran and a licensed security expert provide credibility to the action scenes including the military operations in Vietnamese jungles and man-to-man combat which are first-rate and drawn vividly without going over the top. The climax is both satisfying and explosive. The book has it all-authentic detail, breathless action, vividly drawn settings, and an exhilarating plot. Action thrillers fans will be rewarded. Readers will wait eagerly for JD and Ajax to come together for another treacherous adventure. The Prairies Book Review Order your copy of Serpents Underfoot today!