State of Preservation

First Family Series, Book 10

By: Marie Force

Narrated by: Eva Kaminsky

A missing child. A nation watching. A family pushed to the brink.

When Lieutenant Sam Holland’s phone rings with the words every parent dreads—“Ethan is missing”—her world stops cold. Her 11-year-old nephew has vanished without a trace from the streets of Washington, D.C., and the First Family is thrown into chaos. As both aunt and investigator, Sam must balance heart-wrenching fear with her duty to uncover the truth.

While the D.C. Metropolitan Police, the FBI and U.S. Marshals race to find Ethan, dark threads begin to unravel—messages hidden in phones, an online subculture preying on boys and whispers of radicalization that strike terrifyingly close to home. With her husband, President Nick Cappuano, facing questions about Ethan and her family breaking under the weight of uncertainty, Sam’s instinct tells her this case is about more than one missing child… it’s about preserving everything she loves most.

From the corridors of the White House to the shadowy corners of the internet, State of Preservation delivers high-stakes suspense, emotional depth and the unbreakable bond of a family fighting for one of their own.

©2025 Marie Force (P)2025 HTJB, Inc.

Another great book

Of all the authors and series that I love, The First Family is my favorite. My hope is Mike & Teresa find their way through with love and forgiveness. Can't wait for the upcoming book.

Another Hit!

I was not surprised that this book is as exciting as the previous one’s. This family serves as a shining example of what a family should be . I can’t wait for the next book!

Action, tension, & partial relief.

Good story and then leave them wanting the next book. Marie always delivers. Family drama with more work for Flotus and Potus in the ongoing dramas!

WOW

Just wow, what a ride. Word to the wise don’t start this book at night like I did. At some point during the night, I decided that if Sam wasn’t getting sleep then neither was I. Marie Force is such an amazing story teller and it was on full display in this book.

Good story

While I enjoyed all of the first Family books, can we have a bit of a break from trauma and disaster involving a family member? Just a nice murder mystery would be welcome relief.