A Marker to Pay

Marker to Pay: Who's Stalking Our President-Elect traces the footsteps of master spy Peter Marker commencing with his December 12th, 1920, journal entry: Marker has received a new set of orders from the head of Army intelligence. First, he is to assist Secret Service Agent Charles Fergerson who is assigned to protect President-elect Harding from disgruntled German military officers killing or capturing him. Second, Marker is to continue upgrading the two Florida Bases he has commanded since November. He must strengthen his ground and air units against the German enemies. Unfortunately, the U. S. Navy is convinced the War is over and the eastern seaboard and newly constructed Panama Canal are safe. A reduction of the Atlantic fleet has been ordered with most of its ships merged with the Pacific fleet in San Diego. The reported whispers of rogue German submarines have now forced the Navy to create several Caribbean air bases while also protecting the Panama Canal at all costs. Peter Marker is expected to spearhead an elite force to aid in protecting Harding, securing the U. S. southern border, and overseeing the expansion of military might.