Every conspiracy starts somewhere.
Before the White House.
Before the Black Ops pedigree.
Before The Helix Project formed in secret… a young Navy officer was being forged into Washington’s most dangerous asset.
Helix Rising traces the origin of Tony “AJ” McCollister as he’s pulled into a loyalty game he never wanted to play—international rescues, political cover-ups, and the moment he finally understands…
He doesn’t follow orders. He engineers outcomes.
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For fans of Jack Carr, Brad Taylor, Tom Clancy, and political thrillers with teeth.
This declassified file expands the Helix Project universe with new insight, deep-state intrigue, and the hidden origins of the man who will one day be known as Godfather.
The McCollister Files series offers a gripping standalone or companion experience—perfect for readers of the Helix Project trilogy or newcomers seeking an explosive entry point to the high-stakes military operations, black ops backstory, and political thriller story angle.
The McCollister Files unfold in three volumes:
Vol. 1 — Helix Rising (1991–1996)
Vol. 2 — Inside the Coil (1997–2001)
Vol. 3 — After the Spiral (2002–2007)
Each will drop alongside a full-length thriller from The Helix Project , expanding the layered universe surrounding the Stockton political dynasty, the secrets they thrust on others, and the emotional fallout of loyalty, trust, and duty.
