"All governments lie, but some governments are controlled."
The most dangerous weapon in 'Operation Poodle' isn't a bomb or a bullet-it's a narcissist with delusions of competence. When Russian intelligence identifies James Preston-a debt-ridden tycoon consumed by his own mythology-they recognize the perfect mark. A simple financial bailout in Budapest evolves into history's most audacious intelligence operation. Preston rises from failed developer to reality TV spectacle to the highest office in America, guided by handlers whose existence he barely acknowledges.
From Moscow's sterile planning rooms to the gaudy excesses of Preston's mansion, this razor-sharp satire untangles the leash of influence through election interference, judicial appointments, and international crises. In a world where a social media CEO blames a malfunctioning brain implant for policy decisions and a Vice President's taxidermied "friends" witness his subtle manoeuvres, even the most meticulously orchestrated plans take unexpected turns.
The most unsettling aspect isn't how outlandish the premise seems-but how eerily plausible it feels.
A darkly compelling thriller that blurs the line between fiction and tomorrow's headlines."Disturbingly accurate." - Former KGB Agent REDACTED]
"A masterpiece of political intrigue. Five stars " - ChatGPT (after 3 prompts)
"This really does need some work, dear." - The Author's Mum
"FAKE NEWS " -FFOTUS