"The Venetian Light" is a novel about espionage, terrorism and redemptive love. Set in Venice, Washington and the Middle East, its story mirrors events in Reagan Administration and deals with tragedy and survival in the world of spies and politicians. A covert CIA officer provides information that leads to the indictment of a rogue operative who provided explosives to Libyan terrorists. The operative, who has fled justice, plots his revenge and tragedy ensues. But the terrorists have an even bigger target- an American airliner and CIA races to prevent the operation before it happens. Libyan dictator Mu'ammar Qadhafi, CIA Director William Casey, and a host of terrorists drawn from today's news make an appearance.