SNODGRASS

by MARK BERTRAND

Book One in the Married Stupid trilogy
A crime thriller based on a true story of courage, combat, and crime.

SNODGRASS

This is a complete story that is also part of a trilogy.

Amidst the tension of a true historical military escalation between the USA and Libya in 1986, a Navy fighter pilot navigates his haunted past and uncertain future, discovering that true battles lie within, while a determined detective in Denver unravels a web of deceit, murder, and stolen diamonds that threatens to destroy them both.

Eight years after I ran away from home in a daring bid for freedom, I soared over the Mediterranean Sea in an F18, engaged in combat against the Sudan, Yemen, and Soviet Union militaries.

At fifteen, I confronted a daunting choice: endure the torment of my abusive stepfather or brave the uncertainties of the world alone. Opting for independence, I set out into the unforgiving terrain of the Rockies, ill-prepared for the challenges that awaited me. With winter looming and no opportunities in sight, I resorted to desperate measures to survive, turning to a life of crime.

Welcome to the gritty reality of my story. A tale where resilience clashes with harsh realities and survival becomes the sole imperative. A true story of courage, combat, and crime.

DOSSIER // BOOK PROFILE

STATUS: ACTIVE
TITLE: SNODGRASS
ISBN: 9798988923473
SERIES: MARRIED STUPID // BOOK 01
GENRE: CRIME THRILLER / MILITARY THRILLER / PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
THREAT MODEL: FAMILY VIOLENCE / SURVIVAL / CRIME / STOLEN DIAMONDS
PAGE COUNT: 318
READ TIME: 10 - 12 HOURS
PRIMARY THEMES: COURAGE · COMBAT · CRIME · SURVIVAL · VIOLENCE · CONSEQUENCE
COMPARATIVE AUTHORS: ROBERT MASON · DAN HAMPTON · EDWARD BUNKER
PACING MODEL: TRUE-STORY PRESSURE / CRIME-THRILLER ESCALATION
SETTING: DENVER · ROCKY MOUNTAINS · MEDITERRANEAN SEA · 1986 MILITARY ESCALATION
TONE: GRITTY · PERSONAL · VIOLENT · CONFESSIONAL · HARD-EDGED
PUBLISHER: NOT A REAL PUBLISHER LLC
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
AVAILABILITY: IN STOCK

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Snodgrass immediately captured my attention.

June 13, 2026

Review of Snodgrass

The combination of military aviation, suspense, and personal storytelling creates a powerful reading experience.

James Carter