The Millimeter
What if the bullet had been one millimeter to the right?
by David Bishop
A riveting alternate history thriller exploring the conspiracy behind an assassination—and the three unlikely investigators who risk everything to expose the truth. A white-knuckle thriller about the fragility of democracy and the single millimeter that separates the world we know from the one we fear.
The Story
On July 13, 2024, a bullet flew toward Donald J. Trump at 2,600 feet per second. In our world, it missed by a millimeter. In this novel, it doesn't. THE MILLIMETER is an alternate history political thriller exploring what might have happened if the assassination attempt had succeeded—a dark journey through conspiracy, political chaos, and ultimately civil war. When President Trump is assassinated at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, three investigators—a Secret Service agent, an investigative journalist, and an FBI cyber analyst—independently discover evidence that the shooting was not the work of a lone gunman. As they dig deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government, setting America on a path toward fracture and civil war.
Characters
Marcus Cole
Secret Service Agent
Haunted by his failure to prevent the shooting, he discovers security protocols were deliberately compromised.
Sarah Brennan
Investigative Journalist
Her pursuit of the truth makes her a target of the very forces she's trying to expose.
David Chen
FBI Cyber Analyst
His findings on the digital breadcrumbs leading to the conspiracy's architects put him and his family in danger.
Major Themes
Divine Providence
The novel explores the question of God's hand in history. The 'millimeter' represents the thin line between divine intervention and human tragedy.
Conspiracy & Power
How far will those in power go to shape the nation's future? The story examines institutional corruption and the manipulation of events for political gain.
National Fracture
The assassination becomes a catalyst for America's descent into chaos, ultimately leading to civil war and the nation splitting into three separate territories.
Truth & Consequences
The three protagonists sacrifice everything to expose the truth, only to become fugitives from the government they helped create.
Book Details
Author
David Bishop
Category
Sci-Fi Thriller
Chapters
140
Pages
600
Published
2026