First published 2020
Nick Averose spent ten years as a Secret Service agent protecting America's most powerful leaders. Now he works as a mock assassin, probing for weaknesses in their security before real enemies can exploit them. His latest job takes him to the residence of a former CIA director. When Nick penetrates the director's private study, he stumbles into a brutal crime scene. Someone has orchestrated this moment perfectly. Nick becomes the ideal fall guy for a murder that will send shockwaves through Washington's power structure. With enemies closing in from all sides, he must identify who set him up and discover their motives. The conspiracy reaches deep into government circles, threatening everyone connected to the Oval Office. Nick races against time to clear his name and expose the truth before the plot destroys him and countless others.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Washington, Oval Office
Period: Present Day
Kindle Edition · Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Content warnings: violence