Survival & Self-Defense
Most people never expect to become a victim — until it happens. After more than two decades of recovering kidnap and trafficking victims, I’ve seen the same patterns repeat: lack of awareness, misplaced trust, and the belief that “it won’t happen to me.”
The material below is written to help you and your family stay harder to target.
Key Resources
Not a Victim: Lessons in Survival Practical advice drawn from real recovery operations. How predators choose targets, what situational awareness actually looks like, and how ordinary people can improve their odds. Available on Amazon →
The Plague of Human Trafficking: How modern trafficking networks operate and why awareness is the first line of defense. Read the article →
Redeemer of Stolen Lives: A personal look at the cost of saving stolen lives and the victims who were never recovered. Read the article →
Situational Awareness and Self-Defense in the Real World: In a world where safety is a concern, understanding situational awareness and self-defense, as Marcus Miller teaches, is crucial for protection. Read the article →
Gun Control at Schools – My Assessment: In light of tragic events, the conversation around gun control at schools is more urgent than ever. Marcus Miller highlights key changes needed to protect our children. Read the article →
Core Principles I Teach
- Situational awareness is the highest-value skill
- Predators prefer easy, distracted, or isolated targets
- Freezing is almost always the worst option
- Your personal safety is ultimately your responsibility
These ideas also appear throughout my fiction, because the best stories are the ones that feel true.
