Recall by R. Lawson My sixth novel, Recall, is on pace for publication this summer. Recall is a fictional historical narrative, a different genre than my five previous novels. Although it features the same protagonist, Biff Roberts, (who you may know from my espionage series of intelligent thrillers,) the story is based on based on […]
Hard Choices
The central theme in my five published novels is terrorism. The series features the counterterrorism (CT) efforts of my protagonist, Biff Roberts, a veteran CIA operative now directing Langley’s CT Division. Biff plays hardball meeting the challenges, realizing the world is changing and we face more threats than ever, forcing us to make hard choices […]
Why The Name Biff?
WHY BIFF? Several readers have asked why I chose the name “Biff” for my protagonist. The short answer is his real name is Buford Cavendish Roberts V, with the Roman numeral on his birth certificate. He found the name pretentious and chose to go by Biff. His father shared the same disdain and went by […]
IEDs and Modern Terror
The IED Do you know what IED stands for? It stands for Improvised Explosive Device. The same kind that have killed and maimed our military in Iraq and Afghanistan. Developed by bomb masters in Iran for their militia and exported throughout the Middle East for military or terrorist use, IEDs have become the signature weapon […]
78 Spy Terms and Spying Jargon
Spy Jargon and Terminology Spy novels often use language unfamiliar to those new to the reading this genre. Some terms are colorful, imaginative, but all have an intended meaning known to those in the field. I use them a lot in my stories to add that certain flavor, to add authenticity, build suspense, and increase […]
The Threat of an EMP Attack on our Power Grid
EMP Attacks and the Power Grid Chances are you may have heard the term EMP in the news lately. EMP is the abbreviation for a burst of electromagnetic radiation, or an Electromagnetic Pulse. EMPs may be caused by a natural event from a sunburst or cosmic storm, but they can also be generated by a […]
