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PEACE
A Novel
9781610886567
320 pages
Bancroft Press
Overview
"PEACE" is an intense and prescient novel set against the backdrop of escalating global tensions among nuclear-armed nations. The story cleverly integrates fictional characters into plausible contemporary conflicts, making the narrative resonate with the urgency and realism of today's geopolitical challenges. Central to the plot is Nashua Lee, an innovative entrepreneur whose technology becomes pivotal in circumventing censorship in authoritarian regimes. Alongside him are key figures such as Adom Camara, a U.S. President reminiscent of Obama's charisma and diplomatic finesse, and Anshel Gould, a former IDF soldier turned pivotal political advisor, each embodying the complexities of leadership in times of crisis. The novel's plot twists through a series of global crises, from covert nuclear developments in Iran and North Korea to the shadowy maneuvers on the international stage that threaten to ignite a global conflict. Through daring diplomatic maneuvers, clandestine operations, and the relentless pursuit of peace, the characters navigate the treacherous waters of international politics. The narrative is a chess game of power, with each move carrying the weight of potential annihilation or the hope of averting disaster. "PEACE" appeals to readers who are fascinated by the intricacies of global politics, the moral dilemmas of leadership, and the unending quest for harmony in a world fraught with conflict. It is a novel that captures the essence of our times, reflecting the fears and hopes of a world on the brink. Through its compelling storytelling and deep understanding of the geopolitical landscape, "PEACE" invites readers into a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to seek peace in an unstable world.Author Bio
Currently the Deputy Commissioner for Communications at the Social Security Administration, JEFF NESBIT held four highly significant jobs with four different U.S. presidents: at the National Science Foundation, at the White House as Vice President Dan Quayle’s communications director, and at the Food and Drug Administration.
Called by The Wall Street Journal one of the seven people who ended the Tobacco Wars, Nesbit, a former national journalist with Knight Ridder and others, was also the founder and executive director (2011-2022) of Climate Nexus. For more than a decade, Nesbit managed a successful strategic communications company with major national clients, helping create and launch three unique television networks for them.
Nesbit wrote a popular weekly science column, “At the Edge,” for U.S News & World Report from 2012-2018. He also contributed regularly to The New York Times, Time magazine, and Axios.
The author of the critically acclaimed Poison Tea (St. Martin’s Press/Macmillan) and This Is the Way the World Ends (St. Martin’s Press/Macmillan), Nesbit has written more than 30 commercially successful novels for a wide range of publishing houses.