About August Martin

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Democracy is under attack, militant extremist groups unleash chaos upon the American people, and conspiracy theories are mistaken for reality. Sound familiar? Running with the President is a political thriller conspiracy novel that mirrors today’s headlines but still manages to deliver the escape from reality you deserve. Meet Doris Machado, a recently widowed nurse living in New York City, who is called to action as a first responder in the aftermath of a massive terrorist attack. Almost immediately, she stumbles onto a secret that tests the limits of her dedication as a nurse. Doris finds herself in over her head and uncertain of whom she can trust, including herself. Yet, determined to save her patient, she realizes she must risk her life by embarking on a daring cross-country run, evading the very government agencies that should be protecting her. In a race against time, Doris, the First Lady, and the First Family put their lives on the line as they search for the truth while experiencing epic loss and shocking revelations that will leave you asking yourself, What would I do in this situation?

August Martin Jr. began his career at Twentieth Century Fox where he worked for twenty-one years marketing films. During this time, he developed a passion for the art of storytelling which evolved to a love for reading. Fourteen years after the passing of his father, August decided to finish this novel as a legacy to his father and to raise funds for the charity his parents founded – the Oakdale Children’s Guardian Home.

August L Martin 1934-2005. The son of Portuguese immigrants, August was a dairy farmer since the age of 4. At the age of 53 he became a renaissance man - learning to play the violin, writing poetry and beginning this novel in 1991. He finished writing this story before having a massive stroke in 1996. The words on these pages are inspired by his prose, passion and unique voice.