The new high-concept thriller from the number one bestselling author of TheRighteous Men, The Last Testament and The Final Reckoning Bruised by yearsof disappointments, political advisor Maggie Costello is finally workingfor a leader she can believe in. She, along with the rest of America, hasput her trust in President Stephen Baker, believing he can make the world abetter place. Bruised by years of disappointments, political advisor MaggieCostello is finally working for a leader she can believe in. She, alongwith the rest of America, has put her trust in President Stephen Baker,believing he can make the world a better place. But suddenly an enemysurfaces: a man called Vic Forbes reveals first one scandal about the newpresident, and then another. He threatens a third revelation -- one thatwill destroy Baker entirely. When Forbes is found dead, Maggie is throwninto turmoil. Could the leader she idolizes have been behind Forbes'smurder? Has she been duped by his message of change and hope? Who is thereal Stephen Baker? On the trail of the truth, Maggie is led into the rootsof a massive conspiracy that reaches back into history - and goes right tothe heart of the US establishment!