Hill Games

By Charles J. Cronin

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588511588
• ISBN13: 9781588511584
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Terrific! Very highly recommended

HILL GAMES begins with the funeral of Aloysius Flynn, and then moves back in time to follow the chain of events leading to his death. Told from the perspective of Chris Johns, Al and his cohort Fiddler Guitry "had never encountered a scruple they couldn't swallow or a principle that they wouldn't compromise." To reach his goals, Al never hesitated to use booze, broads, boy toys and blackmail to bring sufficient pressure to bear on the members of Capitol Hill. As a part of the Industry Council for Peace through Strength, Chris had hired Al as the man with the knowledge to control the movers and shakers of Capitol Hill and expedite a change in legislation.Chris seeks to level the playing field for American business by trying to win foreign contracts for defense equipment in the international market against competitors from Britain, France, and a host of other companies. Current legislation forbids the bribing or "sweetening" of deals to benefit those who aid the deal making in their countries. The bottom line is that the US looses out at the bargaining table because American business cannot offer the same deals as foreign competitors, despite a better product. Chris wants to legalize "incentive fees" to foreign agents to pave the way for successful business.Author Charles Cronin brings his professional background as independent consultant to the aerospace industry, as well management positions in the several major aerospace corporations to bear in HILL GAMES. With an insider's knowledge of the power plays and deft manipulations that our nation's leaders indulge, Cronin exposes the amoral and illegal implications of such games. The result is a scathing indictment of the highest offices of our land and those who manipulate the legislative process for their own profit. With a fast paced plot, terrific characterizations, and a convincing narrative voice, HILL GAMES comes very highly recommended.

Very Highly Recommended

Word Weaving's review of Hill Games states......"With an insider's knowledge of the power plays and deft manipulations that our nation's leaders indulge, Cronin exposes the amoral and illegal implications of such games. The result is a scathing indictment of the highest offices of our land and those who manipulate the legislative process for their own profit. With a fast paced plot, terrific characterizations, and a convincing narrative voice, HILL GAMES comes very highly recommended."

Exceptional Work! Great Debut!!

Charles Cronin has really captured the essence of the political thriller. I was hanging onto the end of every chapter, waiting for more!I recommend this to anyone, and hope to see more in the future.