Sign in with Facebook
Loading...
Dark Horse: A Political Thriller
by
Ralph Reed
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, California governor Robert Long got robbed.
It's a tight race between Long and Senator Salmon Stanley for the Democratic nomination for president. When Stanley triumphs, Long's delegates walk out, the media has a field day, and Long and his team -- including ace political strategist Jay Noble -- pack their bags and go home,...more
It's a tight race between Long and Senator Salmon Stanley for the Democratic nomination for president. When Stanley triumphs, Long's delegates walk out, the media has a field day, and Long and his team -- including ace political strategist Jay Noble -- pack their bags and go home,...more
Hardcover, 448 pages
Published
June 3rd 2008
by Howard Books
(first published 2008)
Friend Reviews
To see what your friends thought of this book,
please sign up.
This book is not yet featured on Listopia.
Add this book to your favorite list »
Community Reviews
(showing
1-30
of
116)
An amazing portrayal of the electoral system, specifically the American presidential system. Reed takes readers on an amazing journey through the ins and outs of the process, including the dirty underbelly of interest groups, while shining the light on the intricacies of the system.
When I read a little background on Reed, I was not sure that I would enjoy this book. Being the head of a mega faith organization, I presumed that this would be an indoctrination of faith overlaying a political thrill...more
When I read a little background on Reed, I was not sure that I would enjoy this book. Being the head of a mega faith organization, I presumed that this would be an indoctrination of faith overlaying a political thrill...more
I couldn't get past the first thirty or so pages, maybe if I had I would have found the 'smart' in this poli-thriller.
The premise seemed pirated, the pop culture references were a decade out of date before it was published, and the smart insider talk sounded like someone took Aaron Sorkin's table scraps, put them in a blender and broadcast it out of my ass.
I suppose it might be passable for pop fiction but books like this are what makes Dan Brown seem like a genius.
Reed, please kill your ghost w...more
The premise seemed pirated, the pop culture references were a decade out of date before it was published, and the smart insider talk sounded like someone took Aaron Sorkin's table scraps, put them in a blender and broadcast it out of my ass.
I suppose it might be passable for pop fiction but books like this are what makes Dan Brown seem like a genius.
Reed, please kill your ghost w...more
Great book. Lots of action and intrigue. The author has done a great job. Another great political thriller book is called, "The Masada Protocol" by author Lee Broad. This a fiction thriller novel based in Israel in which a former black ops officer has taken on an intelligence assignment that takes him into a Middle East conspiracy that he must solve along with the help of a beautiful under cover agent from the Mossad.
http://www.leebroad.com/
http://www.leebroad.com/
This is a review that I agree with
" Could a third-party candidate ever win the White House? Throughout my life, the answer has been a pretty clear "no" - but this novel by Ralph Reed will make you think differently about that.
In "Dark Horse", conditions become ripe for a third party candidate to actually win because of the disenfranchisement of so many people previously loyal to one party or the other. Political maneuverings - how things really work in Washington - are the main focus. But there...more
" Could a third-party candidate ever win the White House? Throughout my life, the answer has been a pretty clear "no" - but this novel by Ralph Reed will make you think differently about that.
In "Dark Horse", conditions become ripe for a third party candidate to actually win because of the disenfranchisement of so many people previously loyal to one party or the other. Political maneuverings - how things really work in Washington - are the main focus. But there...more
Could a third-party candidate ever win the White House? Throughout my life, the answer has been a pretty clear "no" - but this novel by Ralph Reed will make you think differently about that.
In "Dark Horse", conditions become ripe for a third party candidate to actually win because of the disenfranchisement of so many people previously loyal to one party or the other. Political maneuverings - how things really work in Washington - are the main focus. But there is also suspense in the form of a gr...more
In "Dark Horse", conditions become ripe for a third party candidate to actually win because of the disenfranchisement of so many people previously loyal to one party or the other. Political maneuverings - how things really work in Washington - are the main focus. But there is also suspense in the form of a gr...more
This book is very heavy politically but gives a realistic portrayal about what could happen and how a third party candidate could ever rise to the top, but does he win?
Feb 10, 2012
Plainfield Public Library District
marked it as to-read
I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/10438361
http://www.BookCrossing.com/journal/10438361
GREAT book! Fictional, but lots of parallels to the Obama/McCain election and corruption in government. Worthwhile read....I recommend it!
view 1 comment
Excellent book! Parts of it reminds me of many previous elections. fast read
This guy seems to have an obsession with trendy women's clothes.
Good book. A real page turner.
Don't care for Reed's politics, but he wrote a great book!
I liked this book right up until the end becasue I thinkn there were too many questions I still had at the end of it. I did like that it showed the inside of a presidential campaign and all the deals made for support with special intrest and other politicians. Not a bad book for $1.99
This was a very good book about what happens to a presidential race when a very viable third candidate enters the race. The book gives a good behind the scenes look at politics.
Well written. Will read Reed again!
Jan 26, 2013
Terrie Easton
added it
Jan 26, 2013
Peter
marked it as to-read
Jan 09, 2013
Kris Underwood
added it
Dec 23, 2012
Daniel R. Greear
marked it as to-read
Dec 15, 2012
Ken
added it
Nov 13, 2012
Sara
marked it as to-read
Nov 09, 2012
Steve Douglas
added it
| topics | posts | views | last activity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright for America-Robin Lamont | 1 | 2 | Sep 25, 2012 01:31pm |
