Nonfiction
Practical, plainspoken books on self-defense, executive protection, workplace violence, community vulnerability, criminal justice, and real-world risk.
The Essentials Series
The Essentials Series is a five-book nonfiction collection from Terry Hipp, written for readers who want practical, direct guidance on safety, protection, violence prevention, community risk, and the realities behind the criminal justice system.
Each book is designed to be readable, useful, and grounded in real-world experience.
Book 1 — Executive Protection: The Essentials
Protection is not paranoia. It is preparation.
A practical introduction to risk, planning, awareness, and the realities behind keeping people safe.
Book 2 — Self-Defense: The Essentials
You do not need to become a fighter. You need a plan.
A practical guide to awareness, preparation, boundaries, and realistic personal safety.
Book 3 — Front Row Seat to Justice: The Essentials
Lessons from inside the criminal justice system, told plainly and practically.
A direct look at what the justice system teaches when you have seen it up close.
Book 4 — Workplace Violence: The Essentials
Workplace violence does not usually begin with violence. It begins with warning signs, patterns, pressure, silence, and missed opportunities to intervene.