Saving Earth

by Cliff Huckleberry

John Cunningham is a husband, a father, a grandfather…and the president of the United States. As a no-nonsense politician heralding from the state of Kansas, John is seasoned in his role as leader of the free world. He’s no stranger to making difficult decisions designed to protect the majority of constituents and to secure a prosperous future for generations to come.Then, the inconceivable takes earth begins dying. Overpopulation, pollution, and destruction of the planet’s ecosystem are just a few of the factors responsible for the world’s crisis. John’s position of power is taken to a whole new level as he is now tasked with deliberating on measures that have the potential to change the identity of the human race. As the nation’s leading scientists rush to conduct an exhaustive review of feasible options to present to the US President, John is pressured by the certainty that decisive action is imperative if there is to be any chance of saving earth.The most obvious action, a clandestine operation that would annihilate most of the human race, is immediately rejected. Too unpalatable, even for a man accustomed to making practical and unpopular decisions. He is, however, intrigued by another option. At first glance, it’s unsavory…but it might just be earth’s only viable option. What should be a thoughtful decision involving great deliberation is fast-tracked by the urgency of the John knows he has little time to act. Even a marginal delay might prove to be too late; the world may never recover. As difficult decisions are made and alliances formed, what is first perceived to be a foolproof plan manifests into a stealth action that affects every corner of the world. Witness the deceit and betrayal, action, intrigue, and unexpected turns of events embedded in this story heralding the will to survive and the unchanging nature of mankind.

599 pages, Paperback

Published March 30, 2020