Loved this book! Great read with today's political climate...
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Loved this book. I was really impressed with the back stories and the depth of the different individuals. The author could write 2 or 3 additional books on each character. The technical details were great! The book was a great read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
2252304
This book is very well written with some great insider information. It shows both sides of the political spectrum and the rigors of a political campaign. I have learned a lot and I love the writing style!
3602254
Betsy Hartmann's new novel, Deadly Election held my rapt attention from the moment I opened the first page.  It weaves seamlessly together many memorable life stories in a fast moving plot that kept me on my toes.  It also speaks to many of the political issues facing us at this critical time in United States history and provides a refreshing new voice and point of view.  Highly recommended.
2728612
A great read especially right now in this political election season.  Find out about the Barack Obama you THOUGHT you knew.
1137673
This book came to me as a gift, and what a great gift it was. I was pulled in from page l and really enthralled by the story through all of its twists and turns. Knowing the authors background in politics kept me wondering about what is happening in todays political world and what really happens behind the scenes. I recommend this fun and thought-provoking political thriller. A great airplane read.
2991901
Really good....Got it because of current politics.  Really enjoyed reading it altho it was rather sad/creepy/weird.  Definitely worth reading.
1155553
Great book and a timely read. The news if filled with people talking about racism and riots. This is a great read to reset our focus and move forward as a country.
4342635
Timely and exciting read.  Great insight in our political process.  Hope for a sequel for "the rest of the story".
1800030
Roger Fleming has written a compelling read about one of the pivotal policy issues of our time, immigration.  He has wrapped an appealing novel around the cultural times in which we live.  Power, politics and passion pervade this must read.  His characters are infused with the passionate conflict of personal morals and politics.  Few contemporary writers are brave enough to look at Washington, DC through this lens and through this issue.  Only a seasoned insider could have written this.  I couldn't put it down.
1100178
Funny, engaging, very current and  slightly frightening.  This  was a quick read and is a great story on its own. Layering in the current political situation in the US, it becomes a must read for all voting Americans - liberal or conservative.
4851222
Richard has written a very creative and timely novel, torn from the pages of today's politics and offering an intriguing story that could have some real life options for today's political zoo!  Read it and start a movement BY THE PEOPLE.

Patrick Williams
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Intrigue ,suspense, great political book page turner, really enjoyed
4918287
This was a very enjoyable book to read and an interesting behind the scenes look at the political daily grind. More than that, the book is about language (often how we abuse it) and the complexities of working for aggressive "type a" personality.  I respect that the author,  who had ample reason to simply attack the Governor,  choose to also highlight the good in Sanford in terms of his political principles.  Really a fabulous book!
4925841
A wonderful,compelling story of political intrigue and upheaval....spies,deception,and the threat of possible war! Amid all this is a young woman trained to observe and ferret out secrets-she finds herself and her sister embroiled in the lies and secrets,being discovered by a counter-spy! Great plot,characters fill out this tale of "spy vs spy vs tyrant....A thoughtful and exciting read!!
1133182
Loved,loved,loved this book!! Wish Elizabeth would run for PRESIDENT & HELP straighten out our government. I am with her about the middle class......what middle class will be left? Better yet....let us have what the government officials have for health care,pension....then maybe they would change their tune. As the saying goes..the rich get richer & the poorer get poorer!
217843
This was a great read and very hard for me to put down (I started the book at 8 this morning and finished it by 2:30 this afternoon...and yes, I did take a break for lunch).  I sat there reading chapter by chapter thinking, "She has put the last few years of my life into words!" I think this book is very needed and timely in our internet laden culture (as well as other areas that vie for our time).  I am still tweeking the time I take on the internet and other technological wonders (i.e. cell phone).

I am using the 'Present' journal as well.  It has thought-provoking questions and and space to write down your what you're thinking.  I find it a valuable tool to accompany the book.  So glad I read this...highly recommend!
1217058
This book was an entertaining and easy read. I really enjoyed the story line. I have never considered myself to be very politically astute. This book gave me some perspective on the current state of our country, politically and economically. This book was a real eye-opener as to why our middle class seems to be disappearing. Everyone should read it!