BEST SELLING AUTHOR
of Military Thrillers
JAMES BULTEMA
Release November 11, 2025
The Arctic is no longer frozen—it's on fire and Greenland is the target.
In the chilling aftermath of the Sea of Red series, the United States faces its most treacherous enemy yet: a resurgent Russia hell-bent on controlling the Arctic’s strategic frontier. As ice melts, tensions ignite.
Lieutenant Commander Jessie “Swagger” Hampton is back in the cockpit of his F-35, now flying combat missions over the world’s newest battlefield. His wife, Lieutenant Commander Sarah “Danger” Freeman, patrols the skies in her E-2D Hawkeye, the eyes of the fleet, tracking enemy fighters, detecting missile launches, and directing the kill chain as war erupts across the Arctic.
When Russian forces launch a surprise invasion of Greenland, the U.S. military scrambles to respond. From silent submarine warfare beneath the polar sea to high-altitude dogfights and boots-on-frozen-ground combat, Arctic Red delivers relentless action and razor-sharp realism.
The war for the Arctic has begun—and the cost of failure is global. From multi-award-winning author James Bultema.
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A town on the brink. A police force outmatched. A chief with everything to lose.
After LAPD brass scrutinized his split-second decision in a deadly bank shootout, Detective Jake Dalton left the city behind for his hometown—Fairview, Oklahoma. But his return to small-town life is anything but quiet.
Taking over a struggling four-person police department, Jake believes he’s left big-city crime in the past—until the Chinese mafia moves in, turning Fairview into the hub of a ruthless billion-dollar marijuana empire
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When Jake sounds the alarm, federal agents dismiss him, and local officials look the other way. Outgunned and outnumbered, he stands alone as the last line of defense against a brutal syndicate determined to seize total control. One wrong move could cost him everything.
Written by a retired LAPD officer, Invaders of the Heartland is a gritty, high-stakes police procedural brimming with real-world authenticity, crime, and conspiracy. The story may be fiction, but the crisis is very real.
REVIEWS
"Fast pacing, a timely, multi-layered plot, minimalist prose, and authorship by a former LAPD officer lend authenticity to this compelling crime thriller title."
-US Review of Books
"Bultema excels at characterization...A gutting, magnificent crime thriller that you can't put down. 5-Stars." -The Book Commentary
"Written by a retired LAPD officer, Invaders of the Heartland is a gritty, high-stakes police procedural brimming with real-world authenticity, crime, and conspiracy." -Readers' Favorite
"Bultema writes with a level of empathy and personal experience that resonates long after the final chapter is done." -BestThrillers
"Action-packed and captivating...a first-rate crime novel, highly recommended"
-Reader's Favorite
Debut Novel
PRAISE FOR SEA OF RED
“Sea or Red is one of the year’s best military thrillers.”
-BestThrillers.com
“This is a book for true military buffs. A military thriller with…high stakes.” -Kirkus Reviews
“High Stakes and well plotted, the military thriller Sea of Red reflects how real soldiers think
and act…a gripping military thriller.
-Foreword Clarion
MAJOR AWARDS:
Award Winner 2024 - Independent Press Award
Award Winner 2024 - Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award
Award Winner 2024 - Military Writers Society of America
Award Finalist 2023 -American Fiction Awards
Award Finalist 2023 - BestThrillers.com
Distinguished Favorite 2024 - NYC Big Book Award
"An adrenaline-fueled military thriller...with fast-paced action and a gripping narrative...a thrilling ride from start to finish...5 out 5 stars." -OnlineBookClub
"Right from the first page, Bultema makes it clear to audiences that this is no ordinary thriller...In this sweeping saga...Strong-willed characters and nonstop action...makes for a battle royale that exhilarates all the way to the end." -US Review of Books
"A thriller that becomes increasingly frenetic with each passing moment...Bultema's military thriller hums with hyperactivity while offering a deep dive into the perilous realm of geopolitics, from grand strategies to ground-level intricacies" -Blueink Review
“Sea of Red is exemplary in production quality and cover design...and will appeal to many readers... This book is exemplary in character appeal (or interest) and development. All main characters (including antagonists) are unique and fully fleshed out with compelling, layered motivations and traits...Sea of Red is exemplary in its voice and writing style...The premise is something out of today's headlines and with the addition of the glossary, and maps will appeal to readers of military and war fiction.” -Writer’s Digest
“Fast paced, fictional novel that gives us a very interesting account of a possible war with China…Bultema is believable, and the strategies used by both China and the United States are realistic. The book is filled with numerous offensive and defensive combat situations that the author describes in detail. The results are not one-sided and had me wondering how he would bring his book to a satisfactory conclusion…recommended to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.” -Military Writers Society of America
“From depicting underwater submarines and pursuing torpedoes to devastating air assaults, the author does a commendable job of painting an image of a tenuous situation where every decision literally leaves hundreds, if not thousands, of lives hanging in the balance. The frenetic pace of the book matches that of the action… Bultema’s ability to develop characters in such a fast-paced setting is impeccable, and by throwing them into essentially survival-of-the-fittest situations, their true characters come out… Strong-willed characters and nonstop action in the author’s novel make for a battle royale that exhilarates all the way to the end.” -US Review of Books – Highlight Review
Attack From Within
"5 out of 5 Stars"
News Flash: Attack From Within a Finalist in the prestigious American Fiction Awards
FROM SEVEN-TIME AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR JAMES BULTEMA-The gripping follow-up to Sea of Red
As the US eliminates top-tier terrorists in the heart of the Middle East, Iran plots retaliation, leveraging American Hezbollah operatives to unleash an insidious Attack from Within. Collaborating with a ruthless, narcotics-fueled Lebanese gang from Dearborn, Michigan, they brew a recipe for catastrophe.
On leave from the Navy, Sarah “Danger” Freeman and her boyfriend, Jessie Hampton, both carrier pilots, have finally decided to tie the knot until they find themselves in the middle of an international terrorist plot.
Retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant Harley Jennings, now a terrorist expert with the FBI, traded in his tank for a Ford. With his Lebanese partner, they lead the fight against those who threaten the US.
From terrorist camps in Iran to the streets of America to the halls of power in the Middle East and Washington, this suspenseful page-turner takes the fight against terrorism right to the heart of this nation.
Reviews
Heart-pounding terrorist thriller…that you won't put down once you start reading. -Readers' Favorite
“Attack From Within is a gripping and intense novel that follows a group of FBI agents as they engage in a high-stakes battle against a powerful Islamic terrorist group, Hezbollah. Written by renowned author James Bultema, this book takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dangerous world of counterterrorism…This book is filled with pulse-pounding action sequences. The tension is palpable as the agents race against the clock to prevent the terrorists from carrying out their deadly plans. Bultema's writing is fast-paced and immersive, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions of the action and a cast of compelling characters who leap off the page. 5 out of 5 stars.”
-OnlineBookClub
“A thrilling sequel where the symbol of American freedom is the target…The action is cinematic in scope and savagely real…Immediate and timely, Attack from Within is movie ready with a climax readers will not believe.”
-Independent Book Review
“A well-plotted military thriller…Bultema’s writing carries the action forward at an engaging pace.” -Booklife
Awards
BIO
James Bultema is a military combat veteran and a retired LAPD officer with over twenty-five years of experience on the streets of Los Angeles. His debut novel, Sea of Red, became a bestseller, earning six prestigious awards and special recognition as one of the top military thrillers of 2023. Drawing on his experiences from real-world conflict zones and urban policing, Bultema weaves authenticity into every battle scene. With a degree in history and a commitment to thorough research, he ensures his depictions of modern warfare are as accurate as they are compelling. His riveting stories, full of unforgettable characters, resonate long after turning the final page.