A wild, fantastical tale of a group of very ordinary poker buddies who seek to investigate then stop a religious fanatic's mad attempt at seizing control of the United States. Mix a brisk plot with a wide cast of believable characters and you've got a very original thriller that continuously surprises the reader with new twists and revelations. A unique book in which several low-key characters get involved in high level espionage, with the fate of the free world in the balance.