Emissary

“Rogers writes with confidence and authority about everything from African politics to Houston police procedure to Mexican drug gangs. There’s plenty of action, and the book is populated with interesting characters from political figures to tattoo artists. At the end, there are enough loose ends to ensure that Longshadow and Ruel will return, something that readers will be looking forward to. Check this one out when you’re looking for a real slam-bang change of pace.” -Bill Crider, author, Dan Rhodes mysteries, Truman Smith mysteries and more On a desperate mission to save his entire race from extinction, Emissary Ruell travels to Earth equipped with his two most powerful bargaining currencies -- health and longevity -- hoping to convince the most powerful leader in the free world that collaboration can save both of their civilizations. Having no way to communicate directly with humans, Ruell must inhabit President Addison Hale's body to carry out his mission. He quickly discovers, however, that humans are more complex and volatile than anticipated. Only after admitting defeat does he encounter Kirk Longshadow, a cop who has nothing left to lose--and who might be Ruell's last chance.