As the Washington D.C. area prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July, a mob of malcontents assembles along the George Washington Parkway running adjacent the Potomac River from the south end of Old Town Alexandria to the circle at Mount Vernon.

As the mob assembles, attorney Mo Katz is investigating the mysterious death of John "Jack" Smith (alias The Jack of Hearts) at River Pointe, a historic mansion located along the parkway. Smith, a former CIA spook, had just been released from the penitentiary after serving time for the murder of his ex-wife.

Katz, who played a role in putting Smith behind bars, now seeks to solve the questionable circumstances behind Smith's death and determine whether Smith died by suicide or murder.

Reports surface that the mob moving down the parkway is planning to assassinate U.S. Senator Abe Lowenstein, who is scheduled to give a Fourth of July speech at the circle. Abe Lowenstein, an unabashed liberal, is impersonating George Washington during the 250th celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In response to the reports of an attempted assassination, patriots from nearby neighborhoods rush to strategic points along the parkway to stop the angry mob.

Interactions between the two groups take place at the famous stone bridge, the tunnel at Ft. Hunt Park, and the knoll at Cedar Ridge.

The mayhem that unfolds at the circle results in the venue being renamed Patriots Circle.

With assistance from an entourage of crime busters, Mo Katz discovers the link between the death of the King of Hearts and the assault along the parkway.

John Adam Wasowicz lives in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He has worked as a congressional aide, a state prosecutor, an attorney in private practice, and, for the past 20 years, a lawyer in federal practice. He also served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. John holds a law degree from Catholic University and a Master in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

"Patriots Circle" is the 8th book in the Old Town Loves Mystery series authored by Wasowicz. Other books in the series include "Daingerfield Island," written in 2017, and "Spite House," published in 2024.

"Patriots Circle is part mystery, part history, and All American at its core." — The Honorable Tom Davis and the Honorable Jim Moran, who represented Northern Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives for over two decades.

"What an engaging and delightful read! A treat for those who love a good yarn set in Alexandria and the surrounding area." — Mary Ann Barton, editor and publisher, Alexandria Living Magazine

"Expanding his reach since the publication of Daingerfield Island, Wasowicz hits a high mark with Patriots Circle as super sleuth Mo Katz and his entourage solve another gripping caper." — Ralph Peluso, literary editor, The Zebra Press, Alexandria's All Good News tabloid

"Patriots Circle is not only an entertaining and intelligent read—it is a reminder that the ideals that bind us require vigilance, courage, and, above all, a willingness to engage. With vivid storytelling and a keen understanding of civic and moral complexity, John Wasowicz challenges readers to reflect on the meaning of democracy, duty, and truth in an era where those concepts often feel under siege." — Deborah A. Wilson, Author of The Seam, Secrets Beneath the North Pole

"Patriots Circle combines American history with a page-turning plot filled with mystery, suspense, and unexpected twists from Wasowicz." — Teresa Inge, author, Virginia is for Mysteries

"An intriguing thriller set in the tranquil neighborhoods located along the George Washington Parkway, Patriots Circle is loaded with 'I didn't see that coming!' moments." — David K. Wessel, author of Choosing Sides

"In Patriots Circle, John Wasowicz weaves law, history, and human consequences into a gripping narrative where every truth uncovered carries a cost and justice is never as simple as it seems." — Ian Loome, author of over twenty-five thriller and suspense novels.

"Patriots Circle is so appropriate as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence." — Jim Schuyler, an avid fan of the Old Town Loves Mystery series.