Buried treasure. A corrupt politician. A man in the wrong place at just the right time… The Philippines. Former US Marine Paul McCain has traded in his rifle for a camera as a wildlife photographer. When he spies young villagers unearthing lost WWII gold, he happily captures their cries of delight. But their joyous shouts are drowned in a hail of bullets as McCain witnesses their brutal murder by a ruthless presidential candidate. Desperate for any allies outside the politician’s deadly grip, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to bring the powerful leader down. But with his quarry poised to win the election, the clock ticks down on his quest for justice. And taking on a man this connected puts the hardened veteran right in the killer’s crosshairs… Can McCain survive long enough to prevent a murderer from ascending to the Philippines’ highest office? Deadly Election is the first book in the engrossing Asian Intrigue thriller series. If you like tenacious heroes, political scandal, and no-holds-barred action, then you’ll love Arthur Crandon’s fast-paced adventure.