{"product_id":"2940014930499","title":"America: The Conspiracy Theory","description":"America: The Conspiracy Theory is a non-fiction fiction based on the intense and spirited lives of two larger-than-life Senators and the political intrigue that shapes everything they do. This captivating story grapples with the inflamed political effort to distinguish prosperity from decline, fact from fiction, opportunity from danger, and at the most basic level good from evil. The war for America’s future and the insular world of the political wilderness called Washington DC are unraveled in this poignant, explosive book. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerica: The Conspiracy Theory is a powerful tale of history, heart, and spirit which leaves the reader eerily challenged to think through the political challenges of our times, the future of the country, and, most importantly, to discover a deeper truth about themselves and their values. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  The setting is Washington DC. Claude Ramsey, the most powerful man in the U.S. Senate, has been re-elected to his fifth term. He has been successful with the same political platform that has served him well over the past 25 years. A new upstart, Senator Lloyd Demarious, is challenging this status quo in his first term as a U.S. Senator.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eSenator Ramsey’s huge ego has run up against the reality of a tide of change occurring in the country, which seems to be embodied in the life and words of Senator Demarious. This struggle has shaken the very foundations of Senator Ramsey’s base, his close friends in business, and the lobbyists who represent them. They believe these changes are truly harmful to their beloved country and that Lloyd is idealistic, naive, and, more troubling, dangerous. The conflict, between these rival ways of thinking, plays itself out through the characters in this book and ultimately challenges the civility of this capital city.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Senator Demarious refuses to give into pressure and support legislation called for by the most powerful people in America’s society, aptly represented by RKC Corporation CEO Ronald Cavaleto. Lloyd came to the Senate on a high, full of himself, but he becomes afflicted by self-doubt and loneliness. Even his wife Sarah seems to have a loathsome attitude toward him. The only support he can find comes from Senator Acquaro, a second term colleague, who shares his same values; Barbara Mason, a mysterious, wistful, beautiful woman he meets when he first comes to Washington DC; Tracey MacDonald, his Chief Aide; and, Patrick Faircloth, his psychologist, who he goes to for advice and counseling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Lloyd is encouraged by his college professor father’s hero President Franklin D. Roosevelt and is challenged by the ghost of President Ronald Reagan, who walks the halls of Congress. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eSenator Demarious’s weakness shows up at the most inopportune moment. He is not sure he can get past a mistake he has made. It is a mistake of the heart showing how vulnerable we all can become and how fragile life can be. His chief antagonist, David Champion, a lobbyist, knows a secret he could only share at his own demise. But he is not the only one with a secret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Lloyd believes he has to win his upcoming election and rededicates his effort and passion to the bitter struggles America faces. But, will he be successful? \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Through wit, insight, and reality the author portrays an inner American panorama that few are ever privileged to see. The reader is taken into the wilderness of political Washington DC. The crisscrossing of business, lobbyists, government, citizens, and legislation portrays the turning points and the challenges this great nation faces. What is best and does each of the participants have the stamina to make it happen?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fiction, so closely tied to reality, leaves the reader eerily challenged to think through the future of the country, and ultimately discover a deeper truth. Possibly, at its most basic nature, this book is a story about good and evil, but which is which? Enjoy!","brand":"William Cunningham, Ph.D.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47080442626288,"sku":"2940014930499","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014930499_p0.jpg?v=1763617348","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014930499","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}