Instruments of the State

The Cold War is a fading memory and a New World Order looms. As the Millennium approaches, a gang of powerbrokers scheme to control the world's resources. But first they need to convince the American people -- the paymasters of the lone remaining military superpower -- that their security is at risk. Americans need to fear that a new enemy is lurking like none they have ever known. And so they shall. . . A shadowy operative named Vu has been activated for the plan. Decades ago, his family was killed in a napalm attack during the Vietnam War, yet Vu still struggles with his violent past. Now a skilled assassin and a veteran of countless espionage operations, he has a chance at redemption. . . The global drug trade, mind control and the corporate media are all connected as Vu, his underworld associates and the powerbrokers work their evil magic. Framed in historical events from Vietnam to the 1983 Invasion of Lebanon to the Gulf War and culminating in the events of 9/1l, it's a winner-take-all proposition, and murder and mayhem make for a surprise ending in this epic tale of espionage and suspense.

D. W. Aossey has a graduate degree in engineering from the University of Iowa and attended UCLA. After traveling the world and pursuing a career in corporate America he finally turned to writing for salvation. Commenting on science, current events and social issues, the author has written for numerous journals, newspapers and magazines and has completed several works of fiction. He lives with his family in California and is currently at work on his next novel, Invisible Hands, as well as a sequel to Instruments of the State entitled Casualties of the Truth.