Press Kit
Book Information
Title: A New Dawn
Author: Trina Spillman
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Release Date: March 9th, 2026
Genre: Contemporary Romance - Political Thriller
Blurb
A bomb shatters a New Orleans convention hall, leaving presidential nominee James Sinclair near death and plunging the nation into chaos. Attorney Ian McCullough uncovers a conspiracy led by Vice President Jay Buckley: a false flag attack, global conflict, and the seizure of a broken America. To stop him, Ian must risk everything, including an uneasy alliance with his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey. In this gripping political thriller, A New Dawn exposes the dark underbelly of power and ambition, asking how far one man will go to reclaim democracy before it’s too late.
Synopsis
In Washington, D.C., attorney Ian McCullough is thrust into a deadly conspiracy when an explosion nearly kills his partner, presidential nominee James Sinclair. As the nation reels, Ian uncovers Vice President Jay Buckley’s audacious plan: Operation Boomerang, a staged electromagnetic pulse attack designed to frame China, collapse the economy, and seize power. With only fragments of evidence and the reluctant aid of his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey, Ian races against time to expose Buckley’s collusion with foreign powers and tech moguls. The stakes are nothing less than democracy itself, and failure could mean the end of America as we know it.
Themes
• Political intrigue & ambition
• Betrayal & resilience
• Justice versus unchecked power
• Fragile democracy in the face of corruption
Key Characters
• Ian McCullough – Determined attorney fighting to expose the truth
• James Sinclair – Ian’s partner, presidential nominee, and survivor of the attack
• Vice President Jay Buckley – Mastermind of the conspiracy
• Commander Sean Hennessey – Ian’s former lover, torn between loyalty and justice
• Robert McCullough – Ian’s father, determined to defend democracy
• President Stallworth – Complicit leader protected by immunity
Press Release
The Wild Rose Press has announced a worldwide release for A New Dawn, a political thriller by author Trina Spillman. The book will be available on IndieBound.org, Bookshop.org, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Nook, and similar online retailers in both digital and paperback formats. It can also be purchased directly from the publisher at https://wildrosepress.com.
Set in Washington, D.C., and New Orleans, A New Dawn opens with a catastrophic explosion at a convention hall that leaves presidential nominee James Sinclair critically injured. Attorney Ian McCullough soon uncovers a conspiracy at the highest levels of government, led by Vice President Jay Buckley, whose plan, code-named Operation Boomerang, involves a staged false flag attack, global conflict, and the consolidation of unchecked power.
To stop him, Ian must risk everything, including an uneasy alliance with his former lover, Commander Sean Hennessey, in a desperate race against time. With its themes of ambition, betrayal, and resilience, A New Dawn is a timely story about the fragility of democracy and the human cost of corruption.
After training at Le Cordon Bleu to become a food writer, Trina Spillman shifted her focus to fiction, blending her background in culinary arts and storytelling with a passion for political drama and magical realism. She publishes under her own name as well as the pen name Selene Greenleaf, with works ranging from thrillers to fairy-tale retellings and witchcraft-inspired lifestyle guides. A New Dawn marks her debut with The Wild Rose Press.
Early readers describe the book as “a gripping, cinematic thriller with characters that leap off the page.”
Author Appearances & Media Availability
Trina Spillman is currently booking appearances for podcasts, YouTube channels, book clubs, bookstores, and literary events. She is available to speak about her forthcoming novel, A New Dawn, her previous works in romance, magical realism, and witchcraft-inspired non-fiction, and her creative journey as a multi-genre author. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate with media outlets and content creators to promote her past, present, and future work. Inquiries regarding interviews, readings, signings, or speaking engagements can be directed to the contact information below.
