Travel-Inspired Thrillers
Compelling stories set in the world’s most interesting places…
Psychologist Aaron Thornton is riddled with self-doubt after failing to stop a tragic incident at the American prison where he works. So when his wife, Claire, receives a job offer in her native Belfast, Northern Ireland, he sees a chance to start over by treating hardened criminals in Northern Ireland’s judicial system.
But Thornton’s work soon entangles him in the aftermath of ‘The Troubles,’ a brutal conflict that rocked Belfast for over thirty years. Charged with overseeing the release of the Irish Republican Army’s deadliest bomb maker, Thornton reignites smoldering feuds that threaten to consume him and his family in the flames of political violence.
Alongside a broad cast of characters who reflect the many facets and shifting allegiances of The Troubles, Thornton fights to heal long-standing hatred and prevent another tragedy. But can he save himself?
In the spirit of John le Carré and Graham Greene, writer David A. Dummer has created an everyman hero for our time, and with Born of Bombs and Bullets, a political thriller for the ages.
AN AWARD-WINNING THRILLER!
INTERNATIONAL IMPACT BOOK AWARD
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
Born of Bombs and Bullets is the International Impact Book Awards winner in the mystery/thriller category! (June 2025)
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
Born of Bombs and Bullets is the overall winner of the 2025 Kindle Book Awards Readers’ Choice Contest!
(November 2025)
INTERNATIONAL FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD
KINDLE BOOK AWARDS READERS’ FAVORITE
INTERNATIONAL FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD
Born of Bombs and Bullets was awarded the Grand Prize in Fiction and first place in the Political Thriller category!
(April 2025)
LITERARY TITAN GOLD BOOK AWARD
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL FIREBIRD BOOK AWARD
This award celebrates novelists who craft compelling narratives, create memorable characters, and weave stories that captivate readers. The recipients are writers who excel in their ability to blend imagination with literary skill, creating worlds that enchant and narratives that linger long after the final page is turned. (April 2025)
STORYTRADE BOOK AWARDS
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
Born of Bombs and Bullets is a finalist in the Storytrade Book Awards suspense/thriller category. The Storytrade awards celebrate literary craft, excellence, and innovation in small and independent publishing.
(August 2025)
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
INDEPENDENT AUTHOR NETWORK BOOK AWARDS
Born of Bombs and Bullets is a finalist in the Independent Author Network Book Awards fiction category. Award criteria include “vibrant covers, attention-grabbing openings, memorable characters, crisp dialogue, captivating and original plots, and climactic, memorable endings.” (November 2025)
THE BOOKFEST AWARDS
NEXT BEST READ TOP CHOICE AWARD
NEXT BEST READ TOP CHOICE AWARD
Born of Bombs and Bullets placed second in The BookFest Awards’ thriller category.
(October 2025)
NEXT BEST READ TOP CHOICE AWARD
NEXT BEST READ TOP CHOICE AWARD
NEXT BEST READ TOP CHOICE AWARD
Born of Bombs and Bullets received a Top Choice award in Fiction in Next Best Read’s writing contest!
(June 2025)
About the Author
Dave Dummer followed an unconventional path to become an award-winning author. From his transformative experience as a high school exchange student in Venezuela, he developed a love for international affairs and history. These passions propelled him to 46 countries across five continents, where he discovered hidden gems and intriguing stories that inspire his writing.
Dave uses his background as a crime investigator and clinical therapist to masterfully weave complex characters and pulse-pounding plots into travel-inspired thrillers. His novels transport readers to fascinating locales, where danger, mystery, and unexpected twists await—all while reflecting the rich tapestry of human experience.
When not writing, Dave is likely planning his next adventure and engaging with fellow explorers on his travel blog at www.trexpose.com. Sign up below for the latest updates on his thrilling new releases.
Two-Time Emmy Nominee
Dave’s creative talents were recognized in 2020 with two Emmy nominations for his roles as Executive Producer and co-editor of the video series Voices of Strength.
