MICHAEL VANDOR is the author of 'Line of Succession - The Price of Power', a political thriller covering the rise of U.S. Senator Kathleen Canfield to the Oval Office during a time of world crisis.

Michael holds a B.A. degree in Political Science and is a former political aide with experience at virtually all levels of government: federal, state, county, and municipal. He brings his insight from those experiences to his writing. As part of his research for 'Line of Succession - The Price of Power', the author traveled to the Balkans during the ethnic war there, and this book reflects much of what he saw and experienced during his visit.

Michael lives in Carlsbad, California with his wife Lina and daughter Marie. 'Line of Succession - The Price of Power' is his debut novel and the first of an anticipated 'Line of Succession' series. He can be reached by email at mvandor@simpworld.com.