Publication Date: March 9, 2026
A catastrophic explosion rocks Washington, D.C., leaving chaos in its wake. Attorney Ian McCullough rushes to find his partner, a presidential nominee caught in the blast, and instead uncovers evidence pointing to a conspiracy at the nation’s highest level. Each step closer to the truth puts Ian in greater danger, as powerful forces move to silence him.
At the center of the plot is the ruthless vice president, whose false-flag operation could plunge the country into panic and secure his rise to power. With enemies closing in and only a few unlikely allies to trust, Ian must risk everything to expose the truth before democracy itself becomes collateral damage.
A vast conspiracy unfolds with ties to the highest office in the United States in an action-packed adventure by Trina Spillman.
A New Dawn features attorney Ian McCullough on the frontlines as he tries to put clues together following an explosion that injures his partner.
The web of intrigue includes a thumb drive, a phone, and dangerous knowledge that threatens anyone who possesses it. To bring justice and save democracy, Ian will have to dodge enemies who seem to be one step ahead.
It’s an interesting storyline, but the love aspect needs to be more fully developed from the secrecy angle. Did no one suspect the presidential candidate was hiding a partner? While I understand the attack on James served to galvanize Ian’s efforts, the pacing seemed a bit rushed, particularly toward the end.
In a time when technology blurs the line between fact and fiction, A New Dawn depicts a false-flag operation threatening our national security.
Trina Spillman, who also writes under the pen name Selene Greenleaf, crafts both practical witchcraft guides and immersive works of fiction that span romance, magical realism, and contemporary thrillers. Splitting her creative life between Colorado’s mountain landscapes and a growing library of story ideas, she blends current events, folklore, plant magic, and real-world rituals to invite readers into transformative experiences. Under Selene Greenleaf, she’s the author of Witchcraft Essentials: A Modern-Day Guide to Spells, Herbs, and Crystals; Cupid’s Craft: Love Spells for Valentine’s Day; and her forthcoming Plant Magic Encyclopedia: Rituals & Remedies, resources designed to help modern practitioners weave intention and botanical wisdom into everyday life. Writing as Trina Spillmann, she’s best known for her engaging Setting the Record Straight series and award-winning novel, The Fablecastle Chronicles. Whether she’s exploring the ethics of power in a thriller or sharing herbal recipes for daily rituals, Trina/Selene’s work reflects her unwavering belief in the healing and transformative power of words.
