The Prologue.

When ambition and loyalty collide, the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. In a world where power is the ultimate prize, 82-year-old President Nicholas Hayes faces a ruthless coup from within his own administration, led by his ambitious Vice President, Eleanor Montgomery. As allies turn traitor and enemies rise, Hayes masterminds a deadly game to protect his legacy-one that will leave his adversaries in ruins and his rivals shattered.