J.G. Sumner 
The Shadow Messenger 

In this sequel to The Use of Power, Damon Hawkers fiance is kidnapped in an attempt to force him to reveal valuable information. In the process of rescuing her, he uncovers a plot thatif allowed to reach fruitionwill result in the mass murder of thousands of Americans. He is then forced by circumstances to assume a role that he detests in order to foil the plot and avoid causing a disastrous war between Russia and the United States. His efforts to that end lead to exotic dangers and take him on out-of-this-world adventures.

About the author

J.G. Sumner is a retired educator with a degree in physics. During his thirty year career he taught engineering technologies, physics and mathematics at the college level. He also holds a private pilot license and was an active skydiver for more than thirty years. He now writes novels and does his own landscaping.