The Saundra Gray Affair: A Novel of Politics

by Daniel Yager

This book is a political thriller about rising Democratic Congressman J.D. Clay, whose presidential ambitions unravel when his young intern, Saundra Gray, disappears amidst rumors of their affair, leading to media frenzy, political fallout, and a deep-dive into Washington's secrets and power struggles, loosely inspired by real-life scandals like the Chandra Levy case. The novel explores the personal costs of public life, moral ambiguity, and the corrupting nature of power through the eyes of Clay, his chief of staff, Wally North, and journalist Isaiah Stone, revealing a complex web of lies and intrigue over decades.