DAVID ZEMAN

En el mundo tras el 11 de septiembre, todavía convulsionado por terribles ataques terroristas, un senador millonario y megalómano pretende derrocar al presidente de EEUU acusándole de ser demasiado debil contra los terroristas y avivando el odio de la opinion publica. Por otro lado, el brote de una extrañisima enfermedad acaba de crear al caos. Nadie sabe como surge, como actua ni como se detiene, pero resulta mortal. Karen Embry, una joven periodista especializada en temas medicos pretende desvelar el misterio del sindrome, sin saber que su investigacion acabara siendo una cuestion de alta politica.

An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent. America is in turmoil. And that spells trouble for the entire world. In the middle of a vicious struggle for the leadership of the country, the vice president is struck down by a new ''living death'' disease that is breaking out across the globe -- the ''Pinocchio Syndrome''. With the current administration close to collapse, and billionaire extremist Colin Goss and his dangerous views gaining ground, it seems that only one man can unite the country -- Michael Campbell, a popular, media-friendly young senator. But what is his secret? In a nerve-shredding race against time, a Secret Service agent and troubled female journalist are forced together to crack a conspiracy that could destroy the world ...

Dos atentados terroristas a gran escala han aterrorizado al país más poderoso del mundo. En este clima de miedo y desconcierto, el presidente es atacado duramente por Colin Gross, un millonario de ultraderecha que se muestra decidido a utilizar la conmocion para obligar al presidente a abandonar la Casa Blanca.

An international thriller of political intrigue, personal betrayal and cutting-edge science, The Pinocchio Syndrome marks the debut of a brilliant new talent. America is in turmoil. And that spells trouble for the entire world. In the middle of a vicious struggle for the leadership of the country, the vice president is struck down by a new living death disease that is breaking out across the globe the Pinocchio Syndrome. With the current administration close to collapse, and billionaire extremist Colin Goss and his dangerous views gaining ground, it seems that only one man can unite the country Michael Campbell, a popular, media-friendly young senator. But what is his secret? In a nerve-shredding race against time, a Secret Service agent and troubled female journalist are forced together to crack a conspiracy that could destroy the world