A year after his medical discharge from the Marines, Carson Colt still struggles to adjust to civilian life in Atlanta. An ambush on the Caribbean island of Ronilia shattered not just his hands, but also his dream of emulating his Medal of Honor-winning father. Meanwhile, in Ronilia, the dangerous crime syndicate behind the ambush plots to abduct rising music star Karina, who is believed to be the long-lost daughter of the island's president. The attempt will take place at her upcoming concert in Atlanta, where Carson has just landed a job as a security guard. The return of the crime syndicate forces Carson back into the line of fire, but he soon finds himself caught in the middle of the Ronilian president's plans, which go far deeper than Carson and Karina could have ever imagined. In a fight for survival, Carson must come to terms with his disability and confront the ghosts of his past to protect Karina and himself.A Warrior Still, M.C. Thomas's debut novel, is a thriller with romantic elements.