# Attacking the Dragon: A. Marc Ross on China, Power, and the Thriller

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Published: 2026-08-10T20:54:16+00:00
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## Resource

Attacking the Dragon: A. Marc Ross on China, Power, and the Thriller In this episode, we’re joined by A. Marc Ross — Stanford Law graduate, corporate lawyer, and author of the gripping political thrillers The Conscripted Extremist and Attacking the Dragon. After decades working on high-stakes international deals and spending significant time in China, Marc turned to fiction, crafting stories that blend real-world geopolitics, political extremism, and pulse-pounding suspense. His latest novel, Attacking the Dragon, explores terrorist attacks aimed at undermining China’s global ambitions and has already earned multiple literary festival honors. We discuss his journey from the boardroom to the page, how his professional experience in China and international business shapes his writing, the challenges of tackling charged political themes, and what’s next — including a potential limited series adaptation of The Conscripted Extremist. A fascinating conversation about power, hidden agendas, and the art of the modern thriller. Follow him at his website: https://www.amarcross.com Join my Discord server here: https://discord.gg/6JKxwNQQJc #AMarcRoss #AttackingTheDragon #TheConscriptedExtremist #ThrillerAuthor #PoliticalThriller #Geopolitics #China #AuthorInterview #BookPodcast #WritingCommunity #IndieAuthor #StanfordLaw #PodcastInterview

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