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Michael Fedor - What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose: A Political Thriller (Bull Moose Series Book 1)
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2024 International Firebird Book Award Winner (2x) - Political Thriller & Speculative Fiction2024 Storytrade Award Finalist - Suspense / Thriller2024 Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention - Political ThrillerWith the soul of American democracy in the balance, one man will defy all odds.
Former Senator Jackson Piper stands at the podium, about to accept the 2044 nomination for President of the United States. The Pittsburgh stadium vibrates with thunderous applause, and the passionate cheers of 70,000 citizens create a thunderous roar. His calls for New Optimism, New Freedoms, and New Vitality for America electrify them. They are poised to rewrite the political rulebook while reforming the nation by resurrecting Teddy Roosevelt's Bull Moose Party.
As the crowd's excitement reaches a fever pitch, Jackson Piper takes a deep breath and begins his speech. The setting is tense, with the fate of the nation hanging in the balance. However, Jackson is determined to bring a new era of hope and progress to America. His passion and charisma captivate the audience, and they are ready to follow him to the ends of the earth.
But there are darker forces at play. What stands in their way is the corrupt President Warner. With unlimited resources and a ruthless agenda, he is determined to win a second term and maybe more. Piper and his allies must navigate a treacherous landscape of espionage, fake news, and assassination attempts to come out on top.
Accompany Jackson and his team on a pulse-pounding quest to rescue the Republic. Guided by the strategic mind of Ron Bender and the assistance of his sentient A.I. companion Ziggy, they must outsmart their adversaries and battle for the destiny of their nation. Will they triumph over the corrupt forces arrayed against them, or will they succumb to the Curse of Tippecanoe?
This enthralling political thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page. Drawing from his own experiences as a former political operative, the author crafts a chillingly believable narrative of power and corruption in American politics. Don't miss the inaugural installment in the compelling Bull Moose Series.
This book is a must-read for fans of political thrillers like "The Manchurian Candidate" and "All the President's Men." Buy now before the price changes and get ready for a heart-pumping adventure through the cutthroat world of presidential elections.
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