Join Athor Frank B. Atkinson’s for the official launch of his new political thriller, The Lion’s Den. Drawing on Atkinson’s decades of experience in politics, law, and public service, the novel explores the collisions of ambition, loyalty, power, and principle through the story of a young man drawn into the rough-and-tumble world of Virginia politics. Hear about the real-world experiences and enduring questions that inspired the book, followed by an opportunity to meet the author.

Can principle survive power.

Can you be successful and faithful? Principled and practical? Can you get stuff done — but still do stuff right?

It’s also the question the Book of Daniel answers.

Daniel’s story taught me what politicians often forget: You have to know where you’ll draw the line before the pressure hits. What’s non-negotiable, ethically, morally? What’s non-negotiable in fidelity to the Constitution?