Four decades into the Twenty-First Century and the American political system seems to be at a crucial crossroads. The influence of money in politics has had a corrosive impact, helping to trigger a generation of corruption which devoured the political careers of dozens. Following the 2042 Midterms, a surprising shakeup occurs, giving rise to new members of Congress such as one State Senator from Central Ohio named Jack Murphy. With an eye towards ethics reform and an unyielding devotion to his constituents - as well as his dysfunctional family -, Mr. Murphy dives right into the blender that is public life on the national stage. His ambition is mirrored by an equally-determined push-back by the culture he is attempting to change, and is further complicated by a snowballing crisis that threatens to plunge the nation into chaos. As the first installment of a new trilogy, one has to ask: can Jack succeed, or will he become just the latest victim of a system run amok?