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Billions, with a B – Book 4
Brian Thomson came home.
The tower still rises over the city like a statement no one can ignore. The fortune remains. The women who chose him are still inside the walls. But the man who returned is not the same one who left, and the quiet that follows survival carries a weight of its own.
The immediate danger has passed. The public reckoning has been made. The scars are beginning to settle into something he can live with. Yet the life waiting for him on the upper floors is no longer simple, if it ever was. The circle that formed around him in the early days of sudden power is changing. Old doors close with honesty. New ones open with risk. Loyalty is tested not only by the people who would take everything from him, but by the ones already standing closest... by desire that deepens into permanence, by claims that can no longer be temporary, and by the careful, daily work of deciding who belongs in a household that has already been wounded from the inside once.
In the days after the crucible, power is no longer the question. What a man does with it when the knives are no longer at his throat… who he lets stand beside him while the next threats are still only shadows on the horizon… and whether the heart of the empire can expand without losing the center that made it worth protecting in the first place…
Those are the questions that remain.
The empire is secure. The foundation has held. The heart of it is still being written... one claim, one departure, one open door at a time.
Welcome back to the tower.

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B. B. Hartwich Bio
B. B. Hartwich is a dedicated family man. Originally from Denmark, he visited Washington State in 2004, where he met his wife, Angela. In 2006 he officially moved to Washington and married her. He became a stepfather to two wonderful girls, and shortly afterward a daughter and a son joined the family.
He worked as a security officer for four years. During that time he wrote his first book in 2008, though it took four years to find an editor he trusted. Kimberly Dunn of Dunn Editing accepted the challenge, and together they turned the manuscript into a finished book.
In August 2022 B. B. Hartwich published the opening volume of a new series, The James Hamill Chronicle. The ambitious five-book saga features installments of more than 500 pages each.
Since then his writing career has expanded dramatically. By 2026 he has published 161 books, along with multiple box sets and more than thirty audiobooks. Among his completed series are the four-book fantasy The Dungeon in the Wall, the two-book Beyond the Blaze, and the two-book The Search for Atlantis, as well as many additional titles across fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative genres.
First and foremost, B. B. Hartwich remains a family man who spends most of his free time with his wife and children. When not at home he works in shipping and receiving, a position he began on March 1, 2022 after six years as a delivery driver. An injury prompted the job change, allowing him to continue providing for his family.
His hobbies include writing, 3D printing, the outdoors, prospecting, metal detecting, coin collecting, and computer gaming whenever time allows.
B. B. Hartwich’s inspiration for writing stems from his love of storytelling and the desire to create immersive worlds that captivate readers. His experiences, both personal and professional, have provided a rich tapestry of material to draw from, fueling his imagination and passion for crafting compelling narratives.
B. B. Hartwich’s creative outlet is writing. His love of storytelling and the desire to create immersive worlds that captivate readers drive his passion. Writing allows him to express his imagination, bringing his ideas to life and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with his audience.
B. B. Hartwich's books draw meaning from his rich experiences and imaginative storytelling. Themes of family, resilience, and human connections reflect his life as a devoted family man and his diverse background. His immersive worlds and relatable characters create captivating, emotionally resonant stories that deeply connect with readers.