Affairs of State: A Political Thriller
A novel by C.A. James
The President of the United States needs to kill the First Lady’s secret lover … and it’s not about sex.
“I couldn’t put it down!” — KSQD FM Radio “Loved it!” — Reedsy Reviews “You need to read this book!” — BookSprout Reviews
Shock. Fear. Then determination. First Lady Elizabeth Caen can’t believe what she just overheard: the President of the United States conspiring to assassinate a Supreme Court justice. She knows she has to act. But with no hard evidence, her word won’t stand against that of her powerful husband.
She’s forced to turn to the only man she can trust: her secret lover Owen, a respected Silicon Valley computer guru. Unbeknownst to Elizabeth, Owen is a criminal hacker extraordinaire who makes millions breaking into corporate networks to expose dirty secrets and riding the consequent stock-price collapse all the way to the bank. No computer is safe from him, not even the president’s.
What Owen discovers is far more shocking than they could have imagined. Powerful forces are unleashed to stop Owen and Liz. Will their daring escape to sea on Owen’s high-tech sailboat give them enough time to expose the president’s conspiracy?
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“I couldn’t put it down! I get frequent offers of books in advance of interviewing authors, and rarely read them in their entirety. Affairs of State was a pleasant surprise, a political thriller that’s suspenseful, enticing, rich with provocative characters, and even delivered comic relief.”
— KSQD FM Radio
“Loved it! [An] excellently plotted thriller that stays focused on telling the story … plenty of peril to keep the reader’s heart pumping … I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys political thrillers, action and adventure novels or just loves a well plotted story. A very enjoyable read.”
— Reedsy Reviews
“Kept me wanting to know more … [I looked] forward to curling up on the couch and reading this book.”
— Hidden Gems Book Reviews
“You need to read this book. It is well worth it.”
— BookSprout Reviews
“The many twists and turns grab the reader and don’t let go. The ending is absolutely a suprise. This is a solid and exciting read.”
— BookSprout Reviews
“An intricate adventure involving politics, religion, crime, sex, and love, with rich and detailed side dishes of cybersecurity, trimaran yacht sailing, and cycling … Bravo!“
— Goodreads Reviews
“Excellent Book!!! All I can say is ‘WOW‘. Loved the book, it keeps you turning the page way past time to turn out the light…”
— Amazon review
“[The] best thought-provoking political thriller of our times … James masterfully weaves a complex web of intrigue, suspense, and political drama. … The fast-paced plot takes the reader on a thrilling journey across land and sea, with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.”
— Amazon review
