The Essential Truth

WHEN THE FOUNDER of Jacob and Marin Advertising mysteriously dies, Ben Smith must take over just as their largest account comes up for review. He becomes the victim of dirty tricks when he confronts the billionaire head of a rival advertising agency, Sheldon Hanrahan. Sheldon runs the re-election campaign for William Howard and Ben's agency runs the campaign for Howard's challenger. Sheldon needs the Senator to win big so Sheldon can get him elected President to impose his radical vision on America. The stakes are high, and Sheldon is a powerful and cunning foe. But Ben has secret allies behind the scenes.

THE ESSENTIAL TRUTH is full of suspense, mystery, action and plot twists. And it reveals the quirky personalities and workings of an advertising agency.

WINNER OF THE MAYHAVEN AWARD FOR FICTION