The fate of the country lies in the hands of a businessman who just lost his wife in a fatal plane crash.

Charlie Parnell is mourning and helping his stepdaughter deal with the loss of her mother when an ominous visitor arrives at his door with a proposition, one that they believe will put an end to the Vietnam War.

If the gambit works, Charlie will be key in ending one of the most contested wars in U.S. History. If it fails, his stepdaughter will be parentless, and Charlie’s fate will rest in the hands of the communist forces in North Vietnam. Wanting above all to protect his stepdaughter’s welfare, Charlie is torn until he meets with a national icon and 1968 presidential candidate, Bobby Kennedy.

When Kennedy convinces him the plan might work, Charlie puts everything on the line. But failure means all he’s worked for will come crashing down along with the presidential hopes of Bobby himself.

This exploration of political and personal betrayal is perfect for fans of “The Quiet American” by Graham Green or “American Spy” by Lauren Wilkinson.