The Standard

An international coalition is planning a return to the gold standard.

Meanwhile, a network of drug cartels and financial speculators are preparing to launch Operation Blackout: an attack against gold depositories that would give them control over the global economy.

With both US and UK pitted against a worldwide criminal enterprise, MI-6 assigns William Shanahan to disrupt Operation Blackout with the help of Jack Gawain, of the Ulster Defense Association. As the operation moves forward with full force, Shanahan and Gawain face an array of moral issues and deadly enemies.

With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the two enter a race against time and insurmountable odds.

Praise from readers:

★★★★★ - "A thoroughly compelling read with some very interesting commentaries on personal ethics and morality and what we as a society are willing to sacrifice in the name of safety. You'll find yourself wondering where you would draw the line."

★★★★★ - "A James Bond style thriller, but with grit rather than glamour. The author has thrown an enormous amount of plot into this book; there is never a dull moment."

★★★★★ - "John Reinhard Dizon weaves an intricate tale of espionage and intrigue into an excellent read."