The world's #1 action author is back with a new hero An insane billionaire wants the US presidency and will stop at nothing to get it. Standing in his way is the agent known only by the codename Roman. When the headquarters of the Empire intelligence agency is breached, data is stolen and a top-ranking agent is slain. Roman embarks on a no-holds-barred globetrotting adventure, full of spine-snapping action and heart-stopping thrills as he attempts to track down those responsible. The trail leads him to a terrorist group backed by a billionaire with presidential ambitions. Roman must defy death and fight against the powerful madman's seemingly limitless resources, or the world will be plunged into conflict. And who - or what - is Black Lotus? ""Gripping, non-stop action thrills from beginning to end. You'll be on the edge of your seat."" - Jack Massacre, President of the AAAAA (Action Adventure Authors Association of America)