Deadly Election

by Betsy Hartmann

A mysterious suicide in a military prison.a president whose thirst for alcohol may overwhelm his thirst for power.a White House advisor who takes matters into his own hands. With the country's future... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0979245141
• ISBN13: 9780979245145
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: White River Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Chilling thriller!

I'm an avid mystery/thriller fan. What makes this book so much fun is that is breaks away from the typical thriller script, at the same time the reader is knee deep in political, romantic and sexual intriuge. The plot is chilling because it is so seemingly everyday, even as it delves into the twisted and disturbing depths of these intrigues. Smart, dizzying and compassionate--a great read.

Deadly Election

This is a fantastic new additon to the political thriller genre, particularly since it feels so plausible in this election season. The several characters lives are deftly interwoven in a tightly crafted novel. Ms. Hartmann is a gifted writer who has a talent to present characters with complex personalities, thus making the plot so much richer. The frustrations of a divorced lawyer and mother, the struggles of a armed services veteran to reconnect emotionally, the desires of a brillant minority ivy-leaguer all find resonance with the reader. Ask for this book at your local book store. You will not be disappointed!

A gripping political thriller for our time

In our era of the Patriot Act and government eavesdropping--to say nothing of the very real possibility of White House-sanctioned torture--it's high time that the political thriller advanced beyond the high-tech fireworks and barely disguised cold-war scenarios a la Tom Clancy et al. Betsy Hartmann's second effort, Deadly Election,supplies all the punch of the classic political thriller and all the intellectual excitement of John Le Carre's intricate shadow worlds. Hartmann deserves highest praise for the clarity she maintains while spinning so many compelling narrative strands and this is no small praise for the novelist at a time when many good thrillers, for all their genuinely exciting moments, are otherwise muddles of confusing action and stock episodes. Also held up for special commendation is Hartmann's characterization of the novel's central villain, whose motivations both political and personal as well as his self-admitted vulnerabilities, make him one of the most interesting antagonists to appear in many a year.

a fast-paced political action thriller

This is a gripping page-turner and therefore a quick read but it is also provocative. Hartmann explores a scenario in which the American democracy is undermined by a combination of factors, based on tendencies familiar to anyone who has been following the news -- it is especially scary and suspenseful because it is all too believable. The characters are well developed and the subject matter is timely. This book deserves a wide audience, and it would make a great movie. I recommend it not only to political junkies but also to anyone who enjoys action novels, dystopian fiction, or just a good read.

Deadly Election

If you're looking for a fast-paced, exciting read, pick up Betsy Hartmann's Deadly Election. It's about a dangerous, desperate Administration facing electoral defeat, and it plays to every fear many of us have about just how far people in power will go to perpetuate themselves. Hartmann has created a believable, relatable cast of characters who not only face life and death issues, they also fall into surprisingly warm and passionate relations. Her ability to get into the minds of both male and female characters is quite unusual and very welcome in a world of sexually balkanized literature. But mostly, this is a thrilling book that will grab and hold you. This is a book you read with one eye on the page and one looking out for danger.