About the Author


James J. Maiwurm, is Chairman Emeritus (Retired) of one of the world's largest global law firms. He implemented an aggressive global vision for the law firm, significantly expanding its footprint in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia and building relationships with firms in Latin America. In 2012 he was named by Law 360 as one of the ten most innovative law firm managing partners. -For Γ₯ time James served as Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Group International, which included elements of the renowned Kaiser Engineers. He has substantial domestic and international transactional experience on behalf of clients.

In addition to his executive experience with Kaiser Group and the law firm, James has served on the boards of a leading community bank, an employee-owned government contractor, and a joint venture that accomplished an extremely difficult nuclear clean-up, as well as numerous non-profit organizations. James grew up in small town America, remains very thankfully married to his high school sweetheart, earned a degree in history at the College of Wooster in Ohio, attended the University of Michigan Law School, and has resided in the Cleveland area (where his two children were born) and, for the past 30+ years, in the Washington, DC region. In this book James draws on a lifetime of relevant experience. In his life he draws inspiration from a wonderful family.

About the Book


"π‘°π’π’‰π’†π’“π’Šπ’•π’‚π’π’„π’† 𝒐𝒇 π‘ͺπ’“π’Šπ’”π’†π’” 𝒂𝒏𝒅 π‘«π’šπ’”π’‡π’–π’π’„π’•π’Šπ’π’" is a novel that explores the immense challenges facing the next US Administration, both domestically and internationally, while seeking creative solutions and individuals ready to implement them. Beyond political matters, the story delves into personal struggles such as the lingering trauma of losing a spouse, the difficulty of relocating, the mixed feelings about retirement, and the psychological need to stay relevant and connected in one's later years. The narrative aims to provoke thought, but also to entertain, with a tone light enough to evoke a smile or occasional laughter. The book begins on the day of the 2021 presidential inauguration and is told through the perspective of the protagonist, "Salt Pepper," a former US Government employee and Washington law firm associate. It highlights the severe polarization and partisanship dividing both American society and the government, as well as the strained relationships between the US and other nations. Salt, thinking he has retired to his family farm in rural Virginia, is convinced by an old friend-soon to be Secretary of State in a new Administration-to take on a temporary covert diplomatic role. This assignment leads Salt and a capable female colleague on a journey to the White House, London, Berlin, Prague, and sensitive meetings with diplomats, including those from the Middle East. Rooted in history, current affairs, and human nature, the novel sheds light on the inheritance of international instability, domestic political toxicity, and the disruptive forces impacting small towns, rural America, and the manufacturing sector. It also emphasizes the global demand for US leadership and the pressing need for courageous leaders willing to tackle these challenges, no matter the risks or difficulties.

Hear it from Happy Readers

β€œGreat Read on Current Geo Political Realities
Molestiae incidunt consequatur quis ipsa autem nam sit enim magni. Voluptas tempore rem. A very informative view of the political dysfunction in our country impacting our image and interactions with our long standing international partners. The main characters in the book are nicely developed and fun to follow. If you like following domestic policy and how it could play through the international community, you will enjoy this book.”

alternative
Chuck
Amazon Review

β€œIn this debut political novel, a former attorney and government worker tackles a new position that focuses on repairing American diplomatic relations. Following a career at the Treasury and State Departments as well as at a Washington, D.C., law firm, Staunton β€œSalt” Pepper retires. He moves back to his family farm in Virginia and settles into small-town life. But Stuart Bacon, the likely choice for secretary of state for the new 2021 administration, calls Salt back to Washington. He wants Salt to be a β€œtroubleshooter and a diplomatic relations turnaround specialist.”

alternative
Kirkus Reviews
Barnes&Noble Review

β€œInformative and enjoyable!
Mr. Maiwurm has written a very contemporary book (stuck in the midst of the pandemic) with great general and long-term appeal. He manages to inform without being didactic, creating characters that are both real and worth knowing. The dialogue is very believable and moves the plot along. When I got to the last page, I wondered "What comes next?" A really good read!!”

alternative
John Morgan
Amazon Review

β€œIf there is one tragic fact about the current political climate, especially in America, it is that it is more divided now than it has ever been before. No matter what side of the aisle you fall on, the destructive force of division continues to plague our land, with extremism and violence becoming more and more intertwined with particular political leanings than ever before. The need to find common ground and partisanship is a fight that needs to be fought to bring back balance to our nation.”

alternative
Christina Avina
Pacific Book Review

Order Now!


alternative

Categorized in Mystery, Thriller & Suspenseβ€ΊThrillers & Suspense. Available in Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback formats.

Categorized in Mystery & Thrillers, Thrillers, and Thrillers - Others. Available in Paperback and E-book formats with options for Delivery or Pick Up in Store.

Options for Like New and New conditions. Available in Paperback and Hardcover formats.

Categorized in Literature & Fiction for adult age group. Available in Paperback format.

Brand new book in hardcover format.

Available in Used and New options with Softcover and Hardcover formats.

Get in Touch