Barrie Travis is a television reporter stuck in a career slump when the First Lady, Erika Merritt, offers her an unexpected lead regarding the suspicious death of the presidential infant. Barrie bypasses her cautious editors to investigate the possibility of a cover-up within the White House, suspecting that the official story of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome hides a darker truth involving the President. As she partners with Gray Bondurant, a former presidential aide with his own secret burdens, the pair faces lethal interference from operatives determined to keep the administration's reputation intact despite the human cost.
Suspense fans who enjoy stories about political conspiracies and high-stakes journalism will find this narrative satisfying. Readers choose this title for its focus on the tension between public image and private corruption. You walk away with a detailed look at how media professionals navigate ethical dilemmas and government surveillance. The story provides a fast-paced scenario where personal ambition clashes with dangerous state secrets, rewarding those who appreciate procedural details and calculated plot twists.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Language
- EN
