Exceptional Merit

Set in 1995, "Exceptional Merit" follows Lieutenant James Keegan, a decorated NYPD officer with a complex double life involving the Irish Republican Army. As he navigates the gritty streets of New York City and Northern Ireland, Keegan faces a tense encounter where his loyalties are challenged, all while being monitored from within his own department. The story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the personal conflicts that come with such high-stakes situations.