Power Curve
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
In a tight presidential race, Madeline O'Keith Turner’s selection as vice president was a political masterstroke, leading to her historic role as the first woman in that office. A skilled and popular politician, she is more than capable of chairing the Senate and serving as a goodwill ambassador. However, fate intervenes with the sudden death of the sitting President, thrusting Maddy into the Oval Office. As the new Chief Executive, she faces immediate challenges from an uncooperative group of Washington insiders eager for her failure, including doubts from her own Chief of Staff. Compounding her struggles, a global crisis looms as China engages in a military build-up, threatening Japan's position in the Pacific. This precarious situation could lead to severe consequences, including impeachment or nuclear war. Maddy's only steadfast ally is General Robert Bender, her National Security Advisor, whose loyalty is unwavering despite his reservations about her leadership. As tensions escalate and the Chinese and Japanese fleets clash in a significant naval engagement, Bender must equip President Turner with the knowledge of military force, including the nuclear option, even at the risk of his career or life.
