‘Removal of the President’

Inspiration

(Note from Peter)

The inspiration for Removal of the President stemmed from a compelling question: What would a powerful group of individuals do if they believed the President of the United States was steering the nation toward a new Cold War—or something even worse? This question arose when President Trump took actions that ultimately led to the Capitol invasion. This theme of presidential removal inspired my third novel, which continues the saga of Sam Stanton from The Extraterrestrial and When Mercy Died.

The story takes place twenty-four years after the events of When Mercy Died, with the hero’s son, called Sam-Junior, or just Junior, now stepping into the spotlight. Trained and educated to follow in his father’s footsteps, the son assumes a pivotal role in the unfolding drama.

Father and son become entangled in a dangerous political conspiracy after receiving confidential information from within the White House. They learn that members of Congress had been coerced into supporting the President’s aggressive plans to control foreign nations. Determined to expose the corruption, they reach out to The Washington Post, hoping that publicizing the President’s illicit activities will lead to his impeachment and removal from office.

Their efforts ultimately result in the impeachment of both the President and Vice President by the House of Representatives. However, the Senate trial fails to secure the required two-thirds majority for removal from office. Frustrated and concerned for the nation’s future, Sam and Junior resolve to take drastic measures to achieve their goal.

As the story unfolds, an unexpected romance blossoms between the President’s daughter and Sam-Junior. This poignant relationship adds an emotional layer to the narrative, blending political intrigue with themes of love, loyalty, and moral conflict.