‘Removal of the President’

Inspiration

(Note from Peter)

The inspiration for Removal of the President came from a compelling question: What might a powerful group of individuals do if they believed the President of the United States was driving the nation toward a new Cold War—or something even worse? That question took shape during President Trump’s actions that culminated in the Capitol invasion. This theme of presidential removal became the foundation for my third novel, continuing the saga of Sam Stanton from The Extraterrestrial and When Mercy Died.

Set twenty-four years after the events of When Mercy Died, the story shifts focus to the hero’s son—Sam Stanton Jr., or simply Junior—who has been trained and prepared to follow in his father’s footsteps. Now, it is his turn to take center stage.

Father and son are drawn into a perilous political conspiracy after receiving confidential intelligence from within the White House. They uncover that members of Congress have been coerced into backing the President’s aggressive plans to dominate foreign nations. Determined to expose the corruption, they turn to The Washington Post, believing that shining a light on the President’s unlawful actions could lead to his impeachment and removal from office.

Their efforts succeed in part: both the President and Vice President are impeached by the House of Representatives. But in the Senate trial, the required two-thirds majority for removal falls short. Disillusioned and fearful for the nation’s future, Sam and Junior resolve to take matters into their own hands—through drastic, irreversible measures.

Amid the turmoil, an unexpected romance blossoms between Junior and the President’s daughter. Their relationship introduces a poignant emotional layer, intertwining themes of love, loyalty, and moral conflict with the high-stakes world of political intrigue.