Based in Wellington, New Zealand, P.D. McShane is an author new to the writing scene, worth taking note of. Pat is a successful business owner that has in recent years put more effort into following his real passion of writing. This is his first book and clearly he has drawn on his past life experiences in his writing.  In the 90’s and 2000’s, Pat trained with British paratroopers, had experiences in Russia, Scandinavia, South East Asia and the Nevada Desert. More recently, he spent time in North Africa.  His exposure to the military and intelligence sectors brings a disturbing reality to his writing.  While this is his first published novel he has a number of other projects underway in a similar genre – a sequel to The Minerva Agenda and, playing to his Irish roots, a story based on Ireland and the IRA are currently being penned.

While Iran and Ireland are core entities in his next novels, Pat currently lives in Wellington, New Zealand, with his wife and twins.

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I believe the reader will enjoy the fast pace, action, humor, tragedy, and essence of the story. While events in the book are fictional (of course?), it would be great if people questioned things a little more after reading it. ~ A note from P D Mc
The Owl of Minerva has been used as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, perspicacity and erudition. Often depicted with the Goddess Minerva to show her wisdom. The cover of The Minerva Agenda features an owl as a nod to Minerva the Roman Goddess herself.
I believe the reader will enjoy the fast pace, action, humor, tragedy, and essence of the story. While events in the book are fictional (of course?), it would be great if people questioned things a little more after reading it. ~ A note from P D M
When you look around, surely you can’t help but ask yourself, are these people really running the show? Having been involved in government, military, and intelligence sectors, it’s an easy question to ask. So if they aren’t, then w
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and strategy. She is the goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the violence of gods such as Mars. See the connection? Order your copy of The Minerva Ag
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and strategy. She is the goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the violence of gods such as Mars. See the connection? Order your copy of The Minerva Ag
Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice, law, victory, and strategy. She is the goddess of warfare, though with a focus on strategic warfare, rather than the violence of gods such as Mars. See the connection? Order your copy of The Minerva A
Combat hardened veteran and high ranking CIA officer Tony Mancini, and his ambitious MI6 counterpart Caroline Sinclair, journey through the USA, UK, Finland, Germany and New Zealand in a sinister clandestine world where a powerful force known as Mine
I’m Irish on both sides. My mother’s family trace back to County Cork (Republic of Ireland) and my father’s back to County Armagh (Northern Ireland). Somehow they got together… Figure that out. As a result, all my life,