Sequel to: Shining city.

"An intelligent and propulsive international political thriller--Peter Rena is hired by the president to investigate the bombing of an American military base overseas"--

When a shadowy American diplomatic complex is attacked in North Africa, the White House is besieged by accusations of incompetence and wild conspiracy theories. The president and his staff turn to political fixer Peter Rena and his partner, Randi Brooks. The investigators dive headfirst into the furtive world of foreign intelligence and national security-- until Congress opens hearings and a tireless national security reporter publishes a bombshell exposé. Rena is learning the hard way that secrets in Washington come with a very high price. -- adapted from jacket.