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Moral Ambiguity

  • Characters grapple with ethical dilemmas as they navigate personal gains versus collective responsibilities
  • The story examines how blurred moral lines can corrupt even well-meaning individuals

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Cardiologist, scientist, and former airborne officer

Brad Meltzer’s The Zero Game is a gripping political thriller that uncovers the hidden power plays and moral ambiguities of Capitol Hill. Centered on a secret betting game among political staffers, the book explores themes of trust, ambition, and the addictive allure of risk, revealing the dark underbelly of governance

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