THE STORY

This new, revised story of Checkmate is the first in The White House National Security Series, and features young scientist, Dr. Cameron Talbot, who invents a breakthrough technology to defend against cruise missiles.  She needs support from skeptical company officers, funding from a reluctant Congress and help from Lt. Col. Hunt Daniels, detailed to The House National Security Council staff. 

With disaster brewing overseas, threats to New Delhi, the Taj Mahal and to Cameron herself, she and Hunt find themselves enmeshed in terrorist plots and political wrangling at the highest levels.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"The author, Karna Small Bodman, is no novice when it comes to understanding Washington. A polished writer, she brings her skills to this task with verve and enthusiasm.  There are more twists to the plot of this novel…to reveal them would deprive you of the pleasure of enjoying every page of this thriller.”
  --The Washington Times

 “Bodman draws on her unique background as a White House insider to inject high tension and authenticity into this high-stakes thriller.”
  --Tess Gerriten, New York Times bestselling author