Politics is filled with people looking to use politicians for their own personal gain. Will a high-minded idealist survive with his ethics intact? Mike Adams finds himself at a crossroads. Hollywood wants him to continue his popular franchise satirizing politics. His home state is looking to replace a U.S. Senator and the current candidates are not up to the task. What to do? Shrugging off the ghosts of his past, Mike finds himself running for the Senate On the campaign trail, there are handshakes, polls, scandals, fundraisers. And even a labor strike at Christmas. But when his girlfriend,...

Tornadoes in the college town where Senator Mike Adams grew up disrupts his wedding planning and legislative maneuvering. His newest aide, Jeff Simon, is already on the scene. The clean-up and recovery brings back painful memories for them both. Other events are also in motion: A freelance detective is investigating an unlikely suicide. A felon is appealing his conviction. Lobbyists are meeting secretly to secure the votes to confirm a new Supreme Court Justice. As events unfold, a century's worth of secrets unravel, giving Senator Adams an unexpected opportunity to shift the balance of...

Karaoke. Brightly colored shirts. "I Voted" stickers. Prank wars and scavenger hunts. These defined the young lives of Mike and David. They were students like any others: they rushed a fraternity, went to parties, and sometimes even went to class. Yet, they were unlikely best friends. Mike was the quiet, modest, lovesick writer. David was the popular, easy-going, and confident soccer player. But only one of them was destined to be a U.S. Senator. In a collection of short stories, discover the origins of a modern-day Mr. Smith long before he goes to Washington. Learn about the people and the...