The latest tomes from local authors:
Designated Survivor
by John Matthews
Bluebullseye Press
The one place that is a terrorist’s political ground zero is the State of the Union address: All politicians are in-house with the exception of one, who is ferried away to an undisclosed location should something go wrong. John Matthews takes us to this spot of destruction as terrorists make this event a target. From the opening chapter the antcipation is high and only builds throughout the book. NSA operatives are called in to rescue the lawmakers and find those who are responsible for the attack. They are even on the lookout for those standing next to them. (March 2016)
Naked Ambition
by Rick Pullen
Kindle Press
Investigative reporting always starts with a tip. Beck Rikki, a reporter at the top Washington newspaper who is called ruthless and relentless, gets one from a high-up Justice Department official about potential illegal dealings of a sentator with ambitions to become the next president. As Rikki looks for the story, he comes across sources and a new love interest who is in the mix. This is a political thriller involving murder, bribery, deceit and more, all from a man who is seeking the highest office in the land. (May 2016)