SummaryA high-velocity political thriller from a gifted first-time
novelist follows the hunt for a videotape that terrifyingly
reveals Washington's deadliest secret: the shocking
identity of the vice president's assassin. First, there is the bullet -- the bullet fired from the
rifle of one of the world's most elusive assassins. Second,
there is the body -- the body of the vice president of the
United States. Finally, there is the secret, a secret
poised to wreak chaos so potent as to bring the highest
powers of government to their knees. Welcome to the high-
stakes world of The Greater Good, a heart-pounding,
lightning-paced suspense novel that boldly marks the
arrival of a singular new writing talent, Casey Moreton. Hours before an assassin's bullet rips through his bedroom
window, Vice President James Ettinger makes an explosive
confession on videotape. When the smoke clears in the
aftermath of the assassination, the tape has vanished. And
the race is on. From the dizzying heights of Washington
insider power to the subterranean realm of win-at-all-costs
political maneuvering, the quest to find the mysterious
videotape snatches readers up in a relentless whirlwind of
espionage, brutal policy warfare, and the intricate
machinations of no-holds-barred power brokering. Only one thing is clear: those responsible for Ettinger's
death will stop at nothing to make sure his final words are
never heard. Putting his crew of engaging, multidimensional characters
through their paces as they negotiate a treacherous
political maze, novelist Casey Moreton proves himself a
natural storyteller with seemingly unlimited surprises up
his sleeve.
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