By His Own Hand: The Eye of Providence Series

BY HIS OWN HAND a novel by c. marcus parrThe world is in shock. President Oliver Wendell of the United States has committed suicide. In the wake of the tragedy, autocratic forces have seized the machinery of the federal government, and democracy is threatened. The new president, Torrance Donaldson, asserts his authority and shifts national politics to the far right. Only a few who know the truth will fight to turn the tide of fascism.Special Ops Officer Ruben Smith of the CIA uncovers a mass conspiracy called the Eye of Providence, a cabal of wealthy industrialists who have plotted to remove President Wendell from office by any means necessary. Officer Smith questions the official version of events-"Could President Wendell still be alive?" His investigation takes him to the shores of the Republic of Ireland, Vermont, Canada, Washington DC and the leafy suburbs of Virginia.In this Espionage Thriller, Ruben Smith presents a character unlike James Bond or Jason Bourne. He is absolutely sure of himself except when he is not. He has regrets and doubts about-"Is it ethical?"-his loyalty to the American system of intelligence gathering. He would like to retire, but retiring from the CIA is problematic. In the end, he hopes to survive his career and find peace, but before doing so, he works to save American democracy.