Cold Glory by B. Kent Anderson Book Review

Who would've thought a middle-aged, overweight man with a special needs son would be the hero of an action packed thriller?  I certainly wouldn't, but B. Kent Anderson does a great job of making an everyday man do what needs to be done for his country and his son.  This book has the feel of a National Treasure movie that keeps you hooked from page one!
Nick Journey, a college professor, gets called to a discovery of a cache of Civil War era weapons that includes an ominous page about a military coup and a piece of jewelry.  After being on the news regarding these findings, he gets attacked which start a whole chain of events that puts him on the run for his life.
Meg Toleman, a concert pianist and research specialist for a little known government agency, is the only one who believes Nick's concern about a military coup.  She comes to Nick's aid and together they go across several states, trying to find missing pages that a shadow organization is using to justify a military coup.
Meg and Nick face assassins, betrayals, and mystery on their journey to ensure the government isn't destabilized.
If you like American history with facts thrown in, a good story, and well developed characters, you will love this book.  Not only does it delve into American history, it delves into Nick's caring for his son with Autism.  Autism is a growing epidemic and I really appreciate how the book portrays the dedication Nick has to his son.