David A. Dummer’s critically acclaimed debut novel, Born of Bombs and Bullets: An Aaron Thornton Thriller, has received the esteemed Literary Titan Gold Book Award, recognizing its exceptional storytelling, complex character development, and powerful exploration of post-conflict trauma and political unrest.
Hailed by Literary Titan as “a sharply written, emotionally charged political thriller that pulls no punches,” Dummer’s novel masterfully blends psychological depth with high-stakes intrigue. Set against the fraught backdrop of modern-day Belfast, the story follows American psychologist Aaron Thornton as he relocates to Northern Ireland with hopes of a fresh start. Instead, he’s drawn into the smoldering tensions left in the wake of ‘The Troubles,’ and tasked with the controversial release of the Irish Republican Army’s most feared bomb maker.
Through richly layered narratives, Dummer explores the legacy of violence and the burden of conscience. As Literary Titan wrote, “The balance between plot and pathos is what makes this more than just a thriller. It’s a character study in the ruins of ideology.”
In a city scarred by conflict, secrets can kill and trust is a dangerous gamble.
From the tense opening inside a U.S. penitentiary to the emotionally charged landscapes of Belfast, Born of Bombs and Bullets captures the haunting fragility of healing in a world where old wounds still bleed. With comparisons to the works of John le Carré and Graham Greene, Dummer’s novel offers both gripping suspense and emotional resonance, cementing its place among today’s most compelling political thrillers.
The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed on books that exhibit exceptional writing, original storytelling, and profound thematic depth—qualities Born of Bombs and Bullets delivers with striking clarity.
Dive into the gripping world of Born of Bombs and Bullets: An Aaron Thornton Thriller. Available now in Kindle, audiobook, and paperback on Amazon. Whether you love to read on the go, listen during your commute, or hold a page-turner in your hands, there’s a version for you.
About the Author
David A. Dummer is a traveler, writer, Emmy-nominated producer, and author of the award-winning novel Born of Bombs and Bullets. With a professional background as both a crime investigator and clinical therapist, he brings a unique blend of psychological insight and investigative realism to his thrillers.
Dummer has explored 46 countries across five continents, drawing inspiration from the people, conflicts, and hidden stories he encounters. His adventures fuel the narratives of his fiction and are shared with readers through his travel blog, trexpose.com.
He holds degrees in International Affairs from Georgetown University and Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University. When he’s not writing or traveling, he resides on the East Coast of the United States—though he’s always ready for the next adventure. Discover more about his upcoming projects at daviddummer.com.
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