Everett Durham’s That Bottom Step series continues with a fourth volume that follows Gus Johnson and the Hideaway clan as they navigate family life, foreign threats, and—for the first time—the halls of government. Newly elected Congressman Gus Johnson has narrowly survived an assassination attempt—but his motivation remains undimmed. As Gus adjusts from the fast-paced, clandestine world of spycraft and anti-terrorism to political life in the public eye, he must navigate a new world of quid pro quo favors, backroom deals, and self-interested maneuvering. Soon, he finds himself at the head of a new bipartisan coalition of young representatives whose collective mission is to serve the American people with transparency and fairness—a goal that puts them squarely in the crosshairs of the legislative “old guard.” Gus’s former CIA colleagues are hot on the trail of those behind his attempted assassination. This operation on behalf of one of their own may be off the books—but it still yields important information. The investigation unearths not only old enemies, but also a turncoat in the Capitol—and a new plot to sell America’s secrets. Meanwhile, the unconventional Johnson family grows in an unexpected but heartwarming way when Kim, a Vietnamese orphan with a special connection to Gus, joins the clan. Life at the Hideaway is never dull as the group navigates events ranging from dinner parties to duck hunts, all punctuated by visits from their Cowan loved ones. Still, with three intelligence agents (not to mention a popular congressman) in residence, the Hideaway’s domestic routine is often broken by urgent calls and unexpected crises. Latifa in particular is faced with increasing responsibilities as she becomes the head of a new deep state department charged with infiltrating terrorist networks. When the theft of nuclear materials from the U.K. threatens to wreak havoc around the world, Beth, Gus, and Agent Leppard all race to help track down the culprits. But it is Latifa herself who must confront a group of jihadists in their home base…an experience she may not survive. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Everett Durham grew up in a small town in southeastern NC, where he still resides today. After serving in the U.S. Army, he discovered a love for sales and eventually started his own brokerage company. He enjoys traveling and fishing, and has been lucky enough to fish in various spots around the globe. Everett and his wife have two grown sons, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Those Capitol Steps is the fourth novel in his That Bottom Step series.