Fall 1974: First week at American University in D.C.:
Move into the dorm. Go to the first frat party. Meet a beautiful
Co-ed on the first day of class. Land a job at the White House.
Life is good…or is it?
The White House Made Him a Witness, The Cold War Made Him a Spy.
Thomas Hutton’s fictionalized account of his improbable real-life experiences as a college freshman, working as a White House Messenger, and ultimately being a pawn in a game of international intrigue.
What Readers are Saying:
“What makes An Unlikely Asset so compelling is how seamlessly it weaves historical drama with personal stakes. Hutton’s writing is immersive—you can practically feel the cigarette smoke curling through Washington bars, hear the hum of classified conversations, and sense the ever-present paranoia of the era. ” — Harold B.
