FALMOUTH, Maine – “Russian Dawn” (ISBN 1478339829) by William J. Shannon is a thrilling insider’s look at the Russian government and how corruption has taken over. Written by a lawyer who has lived and worked in Russia, this fictional work aims to provide a realistic depiction of how lawlessness and corruption are destroying democracy in Russia.

What should be the opportunity of a lifetime for American attorney Paul Sullivan quickly turns out to be a nightmare. Working and living in Moscow, Paul hopes that his past stays exactly where it should, as his previous position as a U.S. intelligence officer and special agent had him putting away a Soviet agent in a well-publicized case. He assumed that the Russian government would let bygones be bygones and that he could practice law in Moscow in a small firm with two other American attorneys.

But after getting involved in the pro-democracy movement with a journalist and a well-known anti-government activist, Paul is suddenly back on the government’s radar. With the protest movement growing bigger by the day and the government feeling the need to suppress freedom more than ever, “Russian Dawn” comes to a boiling point that will affect the fate of Russia and all of its people.

“I traveled throughout Russia and worked in Moscow. During that time, I saw how corrupt and lawless the Russian government had become,” says Shannon. “Eventually, the growing opposition movement will rebel and rise against it. ‘Russian Dawn’ is a fictionalized look at how I think it will play out.”

Shannon believes that “Russian Dawn” will appeal to readers interested in the history, culture, politics and government of foreign countries, especially those that are drastically different than the United States. While the work is fictional in nature, he hopes to offer readers a unique, realistic look at the future of Russia.

“Russian Dawn” is available for sale online at Amazon.com, on Kindle and through other channels.

About the Author:

William J. Shannon was an intelligence officer and military agent as well as a special agent with the U.S. military during which time he served for several years in Europe. He is also an international business attorney who has lived and worked in many parts of the world, including working in the Russian Far East as well as living and practicing law in Moscow. He has drawn on his own unique experiences to create this thriller. Mr. Shannon is also the author of “One Summer in Tokyo.”