End of the Beginning

To back up his demand, he would negotiate with Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. He intended to plant them on the island of San Nicholas or San Clemente, which are close offshore the California coast. He knew they had been forgotten when the Treaty of Guadalups Hidalgo was signed in 1848 which gave the U.S. the land that became California, Arizona, Texas, and more, for USD15,000,000. He decided the islands, including Catalina, were still part of Mexico. He decided to blackmail the U.S. to return only California. To do this, he would detonate one nuclear bomb on an island and destroy it. Charles learned that President Iturbide intended to issue a proclamation which will prohibit all Christian symbols in Mexico. He would permit Iran to send in Moslem missionaries to convert the people to Islam in payment for the weapons. Charles had to stop the general. The story develops in a complex background of intrigue and adventure, with unforgettable characters with varying motives and opinions. The ending will surprise you.