The Patriot Paradox

by William Esmont

  The room fell into shocked silence for a moment as the occupants digested the news.

  President Cooper responded first. “What do you mean ‘nuclear’? I need details.”

  The secret service agent shook her head and reached for his arm. “We don’t have any at the moment sir. Our job is to get you to a safe location. We need to move right now!”

  The president looked at Kurt and Amanda with dismay, like a man who has climbed a mountain only to discover the true summit is still far above. “They’re coming with me,” the president said, gesturing at them.

  They looked at each other, and simultaneously whispered, “Another bomb?”

  The lead agent considered the president’s command for a heartbeat, and then sprang into action.

  As a group, they dashed from the oval office onto the lawn of the White House, where Marine One was already waiting.

  About the Author

  William Esmont lives in Southern Arizona with his wife, their three dogs, and one cat. The Patriot Paradox is his second novel, and the first in a series of espionage thrillers following the adventures of Kurt Vetter and Amanda Carter. He is also working on a horror series, “Elements of The Undead.” The first book in this collection, Fire, was released in May 2011.

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  Table of Contents

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  The White House