When the safety of the United States is threatened, three Americans risk their lives to uncover and expose a global conspiracy to defraud the nation of trillions of dollars in an operation funded by war profiteering and illegal drug sales. The activities are sanctioned by the CIA, controlled by organized crime and laundered by Wall Street traders.

That’s the storyline of “Blood Profit$: The Lithium Conspiracy,” a political thriller written by James N. Patrick Sr. and J. Victor Tomaszek. Patrick will sell and sign copies of the novel 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 15, at Barnes & Noble SMU, 3060 Mockingbird Lane, in Dallas.

“Blood Profit$” is the first book by first-time author Patrick and five-time novelist Tomaszek. The next book in the series could be released next year, Patrick said.

 The book explores how far the United States could fall as greed, entitlements and corruption all gain greater acceptance. The book is available at www.Roundfire-Books.com and other major book sellers, including www.Amazon.com.

“The book has received excellent reviews since it was released a few months ago,” Patrick said. “Readers really like all the story’s twists and turns.”

Patrick is a former senior executive, research think tank founder, keynote speaker and life coach. He is a specialist in world affairs, trend analysis and business and change.  Patrick owns Patricks’ Pastures Alpaca Ranch in Denton. He also owns and operates Old Irish Bed & Breakfast - Wedding and Event Center in Denton.

Tomaszek resides in the Chicago area. His other books are not political thrillers.