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Marc Devlon works for the Central Intelligence Agency's China Mission Center. He must travel to Hong Kong to meet one of his agents, Zhang Mei. Back in the United States, President Clark Jameson is having a hard time accepting his loss in the 2044 presidential election to President-elect John Major. Jameson sees Major as a demagogue and is struggling to come to terms with the fact that he will no longer be the commander-in-chief after Inauguration Day. Meanwhile, Devlon finally meets Mei, who reveals to him that China plans to attack America on Inauguration Day due to President-elect John Major's anti-China policies. Devlon and Mei must race against time to prevent the attack while being pursued by Chinese assassins.
In his intriguing book, Irion delves into the transfer of power in the presidency between ideologically opposed administrations in the United States of America. For example, Irion clearly shows how it can be a significant challenge for the incumbent who loses to hand over power to the new administration, particularly if they do not share the same views. However, the incumbent president must uphold the constitution and proceed with the transfer of power on Inauguration Day. The author strongly emphasizes the significance of winning the majority of electoral votes in securing the presidency, even if a candidate loses the popular vote. Additionally, Irion introduces a ticking clock in the narrative to keep the readers on the edge of their seats as the characters endeavor to thwart an impending attack at all costs. Readers will be captivated by this book due to its myriad twists and turns.
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