"A senior US senator can no longer stand the spin and deception of modern day politics, destroying his lifelong belief and commitment to democratic government. To make matters worse, the USA is in the grip of an economic crisis and under severe pressure in the Middle East, threatening chaos in many states. He is certain that he can create a scam that will lead to the humiliation of the standing President, whom he abhors, preventing his re-election and returning government to greater negotiation and openness. Recruiting six young teenagers whose fathers are senators was central to the plot; but it all goes tragically wrong. Survivors run for their lives and the chase to catch and silence them is on"--P. [4] of cover.