by Mario Puzo
First published 2004
Francis K. Kennedy, the latest in a storied political family, becomes President of the United States during a moment of extreme global tension. When a devastating terrorist attack strikes at the heart of American democracy, Kennedy must navigate an unprecedented crisis that threatens not just his presidency, but the entire national infrastructure. His response will determine whether the United States descends into chaos or reasserts its global dominance. As international forces conspire and domestic pressures mount, Kennedy confronts the most dangerous challenge of his political career—a test that will reveal whether he can protect his nation or will be consumed by the very systems of power his family has long cultivated. The presidency becomes a crucible of survival, where personal loyalty and national security collide with brutal intensity.
Genres: 20th-century, american, action, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: political-intrigue, survival
Setting: America
Period: 20th-Century
479 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: violence