New Political Thriller 'The Salesman' Explores Moral Compromises of Power

Author Richard Totino's latest novel raises unsettling questions about the systems that shape us.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The Salesman by Richard Totino is a gripping political thriller that delves into the shadowy world of covert government operations. The story follows John Anderson, an elite assassin who works as an international chemical salesman as his cover. When Anderson is ordered to assassinate the Prime Minister of Canada, he is forced to confront the moral compromises of the system he serves.

Why it matters

In a time of eroding public trust in institutions, The Salesman offers a timely exploration of how far governments may go to protect their interests, even at the expense of ethics and conscience. The novel challenges readers to consider who truly holds power and who pays the price.

The details

The Salesman follows John Anderson, a skilled assassin who uses his cover as an international chemical salesman to move freely across borders and eliminate targets quietly and efficiently. When Anderson is ordered to assassinate the Prime Minister of Canada, a close ally, he is forced to confront the reality of the system he serves and the moral consequences of his actions.

  • The Salesman by Richard Totino was published on February 6, 2026.

The players

John Anderson

The protagonist, an elite covert assassin who works as an international chemical salesman as his cover.

Richard Totino

The author of The Salesman, a writer who crafts gripping fiction that explores the shadows between morality and survival.

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What’s next

The Salesman by Richard Totino is now available on Amazon and other leading bookstores.

The takeaway

The Salesman offers a gripping and timely exploration of the moral compromises inherent in the systems of power, challenging readers to question the loyalties and consequences that shape our world.