After a tumultuous period in American politics, a new administration has just been sworn in, and to everyone's surprise, the President of the United States chooses a political enemy for the vital position of Secretary of State. With this appointment the President has control over one of his harshest critics. Within weeks of the appointment, terrorists strike a series of horrific blows. Adding to the crisis, the previous administration left the country without many friends or allies. America finds itself out of touch with international affairs, out of practice with diplomacy, and out of power in the places where, and when, it counts the most. State of Terror is a unique and utterly compelling international thriller--