The Price of Power — Michael Cross

Melanie Lindberg's dream has come true. She has the perfect family and has been elected to congress. She has it all…as long as she can keep her ultimate secret of having been a vigilante serial killer carefully concealed.

Yet as soon as Melanie arrives in Washington she finds herself thrust into a game of ruthlessness. She is unprepared for the less-than-welcoming reception from an influential congressman who wishes to make her political career a short one. Everything she does seems to go wrong; even with the assistance of Shane Jensen, a rogue CIA agent who tries to help her maneuver through the obstacles in her way.

Suddenly a wealthy man, a mysterious representative of a powerful secret society, takes an interest in her. She is introduced to a world where all desires can come to life, where sensuality and esoteric knowledge form the foundation of the organization's ethos, and where the direction of humanity is decided. Yet unlimited power comes at a price. Will it be too high for Melanie to pay?