The Seed: An Ironic Political Thriller

The new U.S. President is a ruthless scoundrel. His activist son, Diego, discovers that his father conspired with the CEO of a major oil company and the dictator of Venezuela to manipulate the oil markets, causing high gas prices, and ensuring his election as a drill friendly president. Diego's environmental action group exposes the President's illegal act, unleashing a firestorm of criticism against the president, and several nasty murder attempts against Diego by the big oil CEO. The President's troubles increase when a mistress comes forward claiming to be carrying his child, his wife sues for divorce, and the dictator of Venezuela invades neighboring countries to control their oil, and threatens the U.S. with an attack of donated North Korean nuclear missiles if the U.S. tries to intervene. And this is only a small part of this tangled tale of intrigue and struggle for power. Diego and the President both try to take control of this out-of-control situation, but many surprising twists and turns finally lead to an unexpected resolution.

About the Author

Jon McDonald lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  He currently has six published works of fiction: · Divas Never Flinch - a satire about Santa Fe · Bloodlines - the Quest - a humorous vampire thriller · The Seed - An Ironic Political Thriller · Ya Gotta Dance with the One who Brung Ya - sex, scandals and sweethearts - an eclectic collection of stories · Divas in Cahoots - a reprise with the gals from Santa Fe · The Hunt for the Lost Treasure of Lower Kal Ory - a children's andventure and cookbook He won first prize and was published in the Santa Fe New Mexican holiday short story contest, 2009.  He has also been published in Raphael's Village, ImageOutWrite, Bay Laurel, and Jonathan.    Author's website is: jonmcdonaldauthor.com

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