“Rogers writes with confidence and authority about everything from African politics to Houston police procedure to Mexican drug gangs. There’s plenty of action, and the book is populated with interesting characters from political figures to tattoo artists. At the end, there are enough loose ends to ensure that Longshadow and Ruell will return, something that readers will be looking forward to. Check this one out when you’re looking for a real slam-bang change of pace.” -Bill Crider, author of the Dan Rhodes mystery series
When EMISSARY RUELL arrives aboard Air Force One, ADDISON HALE, returning from her first campaign speech for re-election, has no idea she’s hosting an alien energy. Winning a second term is essential; her failure would send a message that neither women nor third-party candidates can be trusted to run the country. When VICE PRESIDENT ROLLINS is taken hostage in Kuhndu, Africa, Hale must focus on the crisis.
Ruell seizes this opportunity to demonstrate one of his two bargaining currencies, the skill for non-violent resolution; but his attempts fail miserably, and his presence causes extreme physical stress. Desperate to fulfill his mission but forced to relocate, he chooses Hale’s adversary, General Sef Yaqob, newly self-appointed ruler of Kuhndu--and prays his people are not doomed.