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An election marred by violence.

The Red Caesar rising.

American democracy in peril.​

In an election year marred by violence, Mack Leach—the Red Caesar—rises in the polls.

His rival, Democratic presidential candidate Anna Hoffman, warns a divided country that under the Red Caesar, America will devolve into an authoritarian state: a Russia 2.0. A confrontation with a book burner jolts Admiral Liam Driscoll into action. He sets aside his grief and joins Anna’s campaign ...​

* Release date: 1 September 2026

‘I absolutely loved the book. The story truly gripped me
right from the start, and it’s extremely well written …
an absolute belter. I honestly think the book is amazing.’ 

​– Nick Jones, Editor at Full Proof

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Author Duncan Ritchie smiling and wearing a blazer.

MEET THE AUTHOR DUNCAN RITCHIE

Duncan Ritchie is a former (recovering) investment banker and author of the political thriller, The Truth Chamber.

Duncan grew up on a plantation in North Borneo. After graduating from the University of Western Australia, he spent thirty years advising governments and companies on energy and infrastructure transactions and policy ...

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