Paul Cook-historian, world traveler and author, former Colorado State Trooper, college instructor for criminal justice and European protective service director, has written a story that some have declared could never happen in real life. Mr.. Cook thinks otherwise. Based on years of research to include a personal visit to the Executive Mansion, comprehensive international experience with foreign secret service organizations and extensive protective service training in Berlin, London and the United States, Mr.. Cook takes the reader inside the White House before, during and after it has been occupied by Middle East terrorists. It is Inauguration Day and the terrorists have kidnapped the President, First Lady, President-elect and his wife to be held for world changing political demands. What is America going to do? Who will be the President of the United States? Will there be war? Does the American government collapse? The world holds its collective breath while watching the United States in its most dangerous crisis yet. Siege at the White House is a fast paced, surprised-filled thriller based on fact that will keep you on the edge of your seat to the very last paragraph.