Firebird

Set against the backdrop of the 2014 Ukraine-Russia conflict, the narrative delves into a conspiracy involving a U.S. arms deal intended to spark a conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Central to the plot is Hugh Eckhart, a disillusioned staffer who discovers incriminating evidence of a billionaire's scheme to profit from Ukrainian gas reserves. The story weaves through various locations, exposing the intricate ties between political operatives, Ivy League criminals, and the corrupting influence of money on power.