Rogue Republic
A political thriller set in Washington featuring intrigue in the National Security Council, rogue officials, dirty tricks, assassination attempts, and the possible end of the world…
Publisher’s web page for Rogue Republic.
Synopsis
Professor Greta Kurgan has an audacious plan to make America great again by dramatically reshaping global order. She has sold the idea to the national security advisor and secretary of defense. Now they must persuade President Marriott to rubber stamp the plan before he realises just what’s to be unleashed.
Only Kurgan’s inner circle are aware of the plan’s shocking culminating moves. A country is to be targeted in an explosive and risky experiment to demonstrate America’s supremacy.
When Major David Tyndale stumbles onto Kurgan’s scheming, all he knows is that an unspecified strategic project is being hatched outside of proper channels. Then the project takes-off, triggering an international emergency which draws him deeper into the tempest. Tyndale works with a small group from the FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency, as well as a gritty journalist, to unearth the conspiracy.
The affair escalates towards a global catastrophe threatening the survival of nations and the lives of millions. Scrambling to keep pace with the unfolding crisis, the Pentagon faces its greatest ever challenge.
It all points to a perfect storm: constitutional crisis, strategic nightmare and humanitarian calamity. Tyndale is determined to halt the slide to disaster. But time and the surge of events are not on his side.
Review on publisher's page, by Chris Bolden: "This book is a great read! Thoroughly engrossing. The author knows so much about his subject that he makes what we hope is implausible seem frighteningly possible! You feel like you are actually in the room with the characters (many of whom are disturbingly real). I look forward to reading the next book in the series."
Note: a previous version of this novel - The Credibility Vortex (no longer available) - was published as kindle-only in 2016:
Reviews on Amazon for previous edition:
5.0 out of 5 stars. "A fine well written gripping geopolitical thriller". By Gary Bouma, 20 June 2018. "Totally credible throughout and full of evidence that the author is richly informed of all the ins and outs of global politics as centered on the United States. It is set in a post Putin and post Obama present. Every twist and change is couched in known policy and tradition. The characters are well developed and the relationships interestingly presented. I enjoyed every moment of the book and could not put it down after I hit 80%. Multiple outcomes are maintained as credible to the last page. Enjoy it!"
5.0 out of 5 stars. "Disturbingly real and chilling". September 18, 2016
By Shaun Andrews. "I found this to be a great read, though disturbingly real and chilling. This would make for a very dark movie which should really be made".
5.0 out of 5 stars. "Political intrigue – all too believable!" By Amber B McLeod on 10 September 2016. "Easy to read! Turned into a real page turner. A story of unintended consequences where a nutter with power leads a bunch of politicians into an escalating international crisis that could lead to the end of the world. Good holiday book!"
A political thriller set in Washington featuring intrigue in the National Security Council, rogue officials, dirty tricks, assassination attempts, and the possible end of the world…
Publisher’s web page for Rogue Republic.
Synopsis
Professor Greta Kurgan has an audacious plan to make America great again by dramatically reshaping global order. She has sold the idea to the national security advisor and secretary of defense. Now they must persuade President Marriott to rubber stamp the plan before he realises just what’s to be unleashed.
Only Kurgan’s inner circle are aware of the plan’s shocking culminating moves. A country is to be targeted in an explosive and risky experiment to demonstrate America’s supremacy.
When Major David Tyndale stumbles onto Kurgan’s scheming, all he knows is that an unspecified strategic project is being hatched outside of proper channels. Then the project takes-off, triggering an international emergency which draws him deeper into the tempest. Tyndale works with a small group from the FBI and Defense Intelligence Agency, as well as a gritty journalist, to unearth the conspiracy.
The affair escalates towards a global catastrophe threatening the survival of nations and the lives of millions. Scrambling to keep pace with the unfolding crisis, the Pentagon faces its greatest ever challenge.
It all points to a perfect storm: constitutional crisis, strategic nightmare and humanitarian calamity. Tyndale is determined to halt the slide to disaster. But time and the surge of events are not on his side.
Review on publisher's page, by Chris Bolden: "This book is a great read! Thoroughly engrossing. The author knows so much about his subject that he makes what we hope is implausible seem frighteningly possible! You feel like you are actually in the room with the characters (many of whom are disturbingly real). I look forward to reading the next book in the series."
Note: a previous version of this novel - The Credibility Vortex (no longer available) - was published as kindle-only in 2016:
Reviews on Amazon for previous edition:
5.0 out of 5 stars. "A fine well written gripping geopolitical thriller". By Gary Bouma, 20 June 2018. "Totally credible throughout and full of evidence that the author is richly informed of all the ins and outs of global politics as centered on the United States. It is set in a post Putin and post Obama present. Every twist and change is couched in known policy and tradition. The characters are well developed and the relationships interestingly presented. I enjoyed every moment of the book and could not put it down after I hit 80%. Multiple outcomes are maintained as credible to the last page. Enjoy it!"
5.0 out of 5 stars. "Disturbingly real and chilling". September 18, 2016
By Shaun Andrews. "I found this to be a great read, though disturbingly real and chilling. This would make for a very dark movie which should really be made".
5.0 out of 5 stars. "Political intrigue – all too believable!" By Amber B McLeod on 10 September 2016. "Easy to read! Turned into a real page turner. A story of unintended consequences where a nutter with power leads a bunch of politicians into an escalating international crisis that could lead to the end of the world. Good holiday book!"
