by Tim Green
First published 2007
Kurt Ford buried his wife years ago. Now he faces another funeral. His son joined the Secret Service and supposedly killed himself. Kurt refuses to believe it. He starts digging into his son's death and uncovers a disturbing pattern. Other agents have died after working close to the president. The deaths look like accidents or suicides, but Kurt sees the connections others miss. Each victim had direct access to the commander in chief. Someone is eliminating people who get too close to the president. Kurt realizes the threat comes from the very top. His grief transforms into deadly purpose. He knows exactly who must die to avenge his son.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: conspiracy, family-secrets, revenge
Kindle Edition · Grand Central Publishing
Content warnings: death, violence