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J. R. Kendall is the author of The Dragon Gate Conspiracy, a historical thriller set in 1920s China. He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel and served in many operational roles around the world as an artillery officer. Additionally, as an East Asia Foreign Area Officer (FAO), he served as a liaison officer with the Japan Defense Agency and Japan Self Defense Forces; for two tours at the Pentagon; and as a military advisor to the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.

With a deep interest in military history and international affairs, Kendall brings an insider’s understanding of command, discipline, and the lived realities of men operating under pressure. His writing is grounded in extensive hi ...more

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The Clue 2026 Long List for Thrillers & Suspense

The Dragon Gate Conspiracy Espionage, War, and Passion in 1920s China (James Russell Kendall) by J.R. Kendall

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I'm excited to report that The Dragon Gate Conspiracy has made the "long list" for the Clue 2026 Award for Thrillers & Suspense! This is the first hurdle in the Clue awards competition, with the short list to be announced in a few weeks. Semi-finalists and finalists for 2026 will come in the new year. I'm very honored to be chosen!

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