Government, industry and technology all converge in this novel where a President must make a difficult choice following the sudden and unexpected death of the Vice-President. Meanwhile, a jihadist plot is revealed that potentially impacts the President's choice for Vice President and the institution of the Presidency itself, putting the lives of millions of Americans at risk. Leading up to a fiery climax, the President is forced to employ some rather unconventional tactics to diffuse the situation in this debut political thriller.