Dependence Day is a fast paced story of American politics, intrigue and corruption. Set in the near future it explores how the continuing wars and civil unrest in the Middle East and the USA's foreign policy decisions in the region impact on the internal politics of the world's greatest superpower. Democratic President, William F. Johnson, and his bitter Republican rival, John Hillman, are sworn political enemies, as well as having a deep personal enmity that goes back years before their political careers. Both men are determined to destroy their rival, but will their hatred also destroy the United States? Mahdi Afarideh's latest novel follows the highs and lows for the two rivals' careers and the massive impact they both have on the USA.
