What Early Readers Say

“The title MAY give you a clue to what the book is about… yes – it’s The Dreaded Second Administration of you know who, but the title WON’T give you a hint as to the imaginative and personal territory that it covers…
It takes you into the lives of people of different generations and backgrounds, who co-incidentally all end up having SOME connection with the second Trump administration in the good ol’ US of A.
It humanises the imbroglio of Washington DC and displays the ambition, talent and humanity, all tempered by the conflicting emotions experienced when plying your hard-won trade under the auspices of a regime that is giving you SO many reasons for personal conflict and ultimate profound disquiet.
Sarah Chen, young Harvard MBA and business analyst navigates the whole catastrophe, from Inauguration, to the advent of the Trumpian/Muskian DOGE debacle, to the lower depths of the ICE assaults on the American Society.
All these episodes distill the political into the human – the moral razor blade that individuals must tightrope in order to continue to work and function in an exploding society, still trying to manage their own integrity.
Sarah’s dilemma incorporates some tricky territory – from her privileged upbringing in Florida, guided by the shadow of her hugely successful Venezuelan immigrant father (!) Luis, to her star employment with McKinsey, and the annexation of THEIR power in turn, by DOGE….. Uh oh….
It’s a very comprehensive take-down of all disastrous aspects we have witnessed thus far of the Trump administration – It’s a great mix, and a compelling, contemporary read – to be enjoyed and be... dismayed….!" Russell Cheek, Sydney

“I’m rarely interested in politics, but this book hooked me immediately. It moves quickly and feels terrifying because it doesn’t exaggerate — it mirrors reality.” — Bob Travis, New York

“This book moves quickly and doesn’t waste time. Each story adds pressure, illustrating how political decisions have a disturbingly direct impact on real lives. It reads like fiction, but feels grounded in reality — which is what makes it unsettling and hard to put down..” — Juliette Foster, London

“This book captures the moment when belief turns into disillusionment. It’s fast-moving, unsettling, and feels frighteningly close to reality. An important and timely read..” —Anonymous, Washington D.C.