"The first in the Citizen Warrior Series, HONOR DUE introduces us to the Major, a denizen of the Pacific Northwest rainforest who has built himself a wilderness retreat complete with hot tub & killing fields, his neighbors & his faithful companion, the three-legged Black Dog.
    "HONOR DUE is a gripping tale simply told about living an honorable life, settling old scores & haunting memories from the Vietnam War.  It is also about hair-raising hunts, personal responsibility, tender & strong women, & strong & tender men.
    "The Major, solitary for most of his life, believes in keeping fang & claw sharp.  He has a sense of humor that will crack your funny bone in unexpected places.  He also has an unblinking eye in the face of danger, & knows his weaponry & his neck of the woods like the back of his hand.  He is, however, a man with a frozen heart, & when H'Blon turns on the burners, it thaws before her fiery intent.  This is a warrior who finds flying bullets preferable to flaming female glances.  Yet, being a dogged individual, he persists even if, sometimes, he must extract foot from mouth.
    "With not a wasted word, D. H. BROWN has crafted a fast-paced, electrifying manly modern thriller (& love story), about how the past can come back to bite you, giving honor due to fallen brothers-in-arms, & stepping forward into the future.
    "Like elk steaks, free-range chicken eggs, home-baked pies with apples from the orchard & good coffee, HONOR DUE is a satisfying read with something to say about how we live our lives."

"In a suspenseful, sometimes-funny first book in his Citizen Warrior Series, D. H. BROWN, in HONOR DUE, has won a prime location on my bookshelf as a must-read author.
    "I have found that I really enjoy books written in first person.  Although the majority of publishers require third person in fiction writing, I think first person allows a much more personal feeling for the reader.  It is as if the main character, the Major, is sitting right across the table and telling you his story -—once in a while tossing in a joke or a "smart-ass" remark or action that enables you to thoroughly enjoy meeting the character.  The reader is privy to his internal dialogue, his thoughts, conversations with his dog, and even his arguments with God.  Bringing in the special care that he must take as a diabetic, even during traumatic times, makes the storyline even more realistic.  I think you'll grow to love the sensitive, loving, and protective man that lies within the Major's gruff and gritty exterior.
    "Having done reviews on two other books by former Vietnam veterans, (The Road from Here to Where You Stay and the Negligence of Death) I have found a haunting spirit that surrounds those veterans and their stories about the Vietnam era. They sadden me, and yet pull me in to share what proves to be intimate parts of their lives. I am always grateful for that experience.
    "Look for this suspense-packed first book soon.  The Major is already on to something new in HONOR DEFENDED.  You won't want to miss the Citizen Warrior Series!"