“LION’S DEN is a gripping, emotionally charged thriller that blends family loyalty, political unrest, and martial‑arts intensity into a story that never lets go. Neil Citrin delivers a cinematic tale of resilience and danger in a fractured California, with Johnny Salter’s journey unfolding in sharp, compelling strokes. A powerful, human story that lingers long after the final page.” —Wilson Semitti, author of A Boy Who Loved Me.