The Persian Paradox “Allies and Consequences”

When a powerful bomb blast rocks Beijing’s historic Tiananmen Square during the National Day parade, all hell breaks loose in China’s capital. The explosion is no accident—it’s an attempt on the life of the Chinese president, and it’s successful, killing not only the premier but also several top Chinese officials and hundreds of civilians. The assassination sends shock waves that reach all the way to the U.S. White House, where the first woman president Hailey Duncan, struggles to determine who’s responsible and how our government should react. The United States has a vested interest in ensuring that China, under new leadership, remains stable, since instability in China would have a devastating effect on the American economy. When President Duncan and her top advisors discover who may actually be behind the killings, they also realize there is much more at stake. Spies, double agents, terrorists, and an organization dedicated to a free and democratic Iran will clash in a game of cat and mouse that puts the future of the world’s Middle East oil supply at risk.