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The Last Election
2012 A.D.
Washington, D.C. During the run-up to the presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Bonsam slowly spirals into insanity and contrives a murderous plot to hold on to power. Aided by his lead “shadow agent” Jorge Delgado, Bonsam sets out to exterminate anyone who threatens his reelection.
Lansing, Michigan Governor Samuel Clark chooses U.S. Speaker of the House Kenna Martineau as his vice-presidential running mate. They soon discover that running against Bonsam is a dangerous game, as Bonsam’s obsession with the Mayan Calendar consumes his mind.
La Costa Maya, Mexico A team of archaeologists exploring the Maya ruins of Chacchoben uncover an ancient artifact marked with strange symbols never before seen. UVA student archaeologist Ixchel Cobán is haunted by horrific visions of President Bonsam as she unravels the artifact's mysterious message.
The Last Election is a political thriller with a supernatural twist, packed with riveting action and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the shocking beginning to the dramatic climax!
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Washington, D.C. During the run-up to the presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Bonsam slowly spirals into insanity and contrives a murderous plot to hold on to power. Aided by his lead “shadow agent” Jorge Delgado, Bonsam sets out to exterminate anyone who threatens his reelection.
Lansing, Michigan Governor Samuel Clark chooses U.S. Speaker of the House Kenna Martineau as his vice-presidential running mate. They soon discover that running against Bonsam is a dangerous game, as Bonsam’s obsession with the Mayan Calendar consumes his mind.
La Costa Maya, Mexico A team of archaeologists exploring the Maya ruins of Chacchoben uncover an ancient artifact marked with strange symbols never before seen. UVA student archaeologist Ixchel Cobán is haunted by horrific visions of President Bonsam as she unravels the artifact's mysterious message.
The Last Election is a political thriller with a supernatural twist, packed with riveting action and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat from the shocking beginning to the dramatic climax!
CHECK OUT THE NEW "LAST ELECTION" TRAILER ON YOUTUBE! >>> cut and past the following link into your browser >>>>
294 pages, Paperback
First published January 3, 2011
About the author
Kevin Carrigan
1 book14 followersKevin Carrigan is a former elementary school teacher and a proud member of the U.S. Army Reserve. He lives in Portsmouth, Virginia. "The Last Election" is his first novel.
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December 30, 2011
I read this several months ago, and that this story is still so fresh in my head says a great deal about how much I loved this book. This was a great political thriller with a bit of a paranormal twist.
Just as the title states, the events in this story centers around the final presidential election in the United States before the alleged end time of 2012. There is a lot of action, and parts of it almost had an Indiana Jones feel with archeology and ancient prophecies and mysteries. The plot was wonderful, but I really felt like the characters drove this story.
I freely admit that when I read a book heavy in politics I find myself trying to figure out the political leanings of the author. I know it doesn't really matter but I still do it, and many times I can peg a definite lean one way ot another. Mr. Carrigan, however, did not let anything show. The story was a very good example of the impartial narrarator.
There were interesting back-stories for most of the characters, and I did have to re-read passages a few times to commit the deatails to memory. That might be due to my personal problem with names, but I did feel there was a bit too much information given in chunks at times. Even so, I did like the back-stories because I enjoy knowing about the 'why' behind actions.
The edning was not what I was expecting, which I count as a good thing. I won;t spoil the party, but I will say that this book is not the typical 'end of the world' story.
Five stars from me, and recommended for anyone that enjoys a well written and unique political thriller. If there is a follow-up I will absolutely be buying.
Just as the title states, the events in this story centers around the final presidential election in the United States before the alleged end time of 2012. There is a lot of action, and parts of it almost had an Indiana Jones feel with archeology and ancient prophecies and mysteries. The plot was wonderful, but I really felt like the characters drove this story.
I freely admit that when I read a book heavy in politics I find myself trying to figure out the political leanings of the author. I know it doesn't really matter but I still do it, and many times I can peg a definite lean one way ot another. Mr. Carrigan, however, did not let anything show. The story was a very good example of the impartial narrarator.
There were interesting back-stories for most of the characters, and I did have to re-read passages a few times to commit the deatails to memory. That might be due to my personal problem with names, but I did feel there was a bit too much information given in chunks at times. Even so, I did like the back-stories because I enjoy knowing about the 'why' behind actions.
The edning was not what I was expecting, which I count as a good thing. I won;t spoil the party, but I will say that this book is not the typical 'end of the world' story.
Five stars from me, and recommended for anyone that enjoys a well written and unique political thriller. If there is a follow-up I will absolutely be buying.
January 21, 2017
This was amazing, crazy, and exhilarating. There are elements of action, suspense, romance, politics, and much more in the story. At first I had difficulty keeping up with all the different characters, because there are many, and most of them are also interconnected. However, it got easier as I delved farther into the story. The author did a great job of keeping interest, especially with all of the action. I did see some possible connections to President Obama, but the events were quite unrelated to him that it was easy to read the character as just President Bonsam.
September 10, 2023
I'm looking forward to reading more books from Kevin Carrigan
December 2, 2013
Possibly the worst, most unhinged novel I have ever read. Once I realized that it was nothing more than an infantile rant against President Obama I only continued reading to see how far he would take it. Answer: way way too far, rediculously too far.
Pros: written in a very easy to read and follow style; fast paced so it does not feel as bad as it is. the author is not a bad writer, just filled with bad ideas.
Cons: thinly veiled disdain for President Obama that leads in increasingly unbelievable plot elements. Forget the "supernatural" elements of Mayan mysticism, that I could easily forgive, it's supposed to be beyond rational belief. No, it is almost every other of the non-mystic elements that defy not only belief, but reality, common sense and logic. I will not give spoilers, but absolutely ridiculous twist after twist leads to an ending that would be comical if it were not so visceral. The author let his hatred and fear spiral onto a pit of stupidity.
the author forgot one of the basic needs for good fiction, "suspension of disbelief." When we cannot lose ourselves in the story because it continually ejects us, all hope for a fulfilling experience is lost. I would not recommend this novel to anyone for any reason, except maybe as an example of how to waste time you can never recover to your life. I will say, I was compelled to keep reading, thinking that maybe there would be a fun payoff. No such luck.
Pros: written in a very easy to read and follow style; fast paced so it does not feel as bad as it is. the author is not a bad writer, just filled with bad ideas.
Cons: thinly veiled disdain for President Obama that leads in increasingly unbelievable plot elements. Forget the "supernatural" elements of Mayan mysticism, that I could easily forgive, it's supposed to be beyond rational belief. No, it is almost every other of the non-mystic elements that defy not only belief, but reality, common sense and logic. I will not give spoilers, but absolutely ridiculous twist after twist leads to an ending that would be comical if it were not so visceral. The author let his hatred and fear spiral onto a pit of stupidity.
the author forgot one of the basic needs for good fiction, "suspension of disbelief." When we cannot lose ourselves in the story because it continually ejects us, all hope for a fulfilling experience is lost. I would not recommend this novel to anyone for any reason, except maybe as an example of how to waste time you can never recover to your life. I will say, I was compelled to keep reading, thinking that maybe there would be a fun payoff. No such luck.
July 6, 2012
I stuck with it simply so I could see how outrageous the ending was, but much of this book was so far afield of what my BS meter could buy, there is no way I could even suggest it to someone who was looking for an impossible, fantasy, political thriller, if ever such a thing existed.
Good thing I wasn't in public because after the half way point I started laughing aloud. Apologies to the author, but he's probably already heard that this. It was bad...very bad.
I've gotten some excellent books for kindle in the daily freebie promotions that authors and publishers run. Sad to say that this was not one of them.
Good thing I wasn't in public because after the half way point I started laughing aloud. Apologies to the author, but he's probably already heard that this. It was bad...very bad.
I've gotten some excellent books for kindle in the daily freebie promotions that authors and publishers run. Sad to say that this was not one of them.
April 15, 2012
The beginning of this book was so interesting and fast paced I was hooked,then it became so scattered I couldn't keep track of who was where or what was happening.I believe the author tried to capture to many ideas in one book.
We know that 2012 and the Mayans are a big deal right now, but it just became too bizarre in such a good beginning plot.
I think this author has great potential, but The Last Election became too scrambled and too many characters for my taste.
We know that 2012 and the Mayans are a big deal right now, but it just became too bizarre in such a good beginning plot.
I think this author has great potential, but The Last Election became too scrambled and too many characters for my taste.
May 11, 2012
This was very interesting. It's the year 2012 and the year of the "Last Election",Pres. Bonsam is the current president and will not give up his power, even though the election has passed and a new party has won...
This really made me think of how much "power" a President has and what he is capable of doing if he refuses to give up his seat.
This really made me think of how much "power" a President has and what he is capable of doing if he refuses to give up his seat.
February 13, 2012
Ths is a cool political thriller. A very entertaining novel. This book has wonderful characters and an interesting non-predictable ending. I was hooked from the start and couldn't wait to see what happens next. It's very well written and it would make an interesting movie.
May 11, 2015
Too easy to believe..
A president with an unbelievable agenda, a cult like group of followers. Good overruns with evil, the evil triumphs or does he. Cannot wait for second book to be published.
A president with an unbelievable agenda, a cult like group of followers. Good overruns with evil, the evil triumphs or does he. Cannot wait for second book to be published.
April 10, 2012
Fast paced. Has an interesting take on the Mayan calendar and the events that are thought to occur.
July 16, 2012
Just can't get into this. Moved okay at first. But got kind of weird.
July 27, 2012
I liked this book, but I didn't like how the ending was rushed. The whole book was building you up for the ending then it just stopped. I guess the writer left it open for a possible series.
August 6, 2012
A very interesting read on a premise for the end of the world based on the Mayan calander. could this really happen?
August 25, 2012
It should have ended 150 pages earlier.
September 12, 2012
This was a freebie Kindle book. Kind of exciting, but a bit off for me. Let's hope the world doesn't come to this under any particular president.
October 16, 2012
A waste of time. Looks like the Author lost his mind while writing the book.
January 18, 2014
I couldn't even finish it...maybe others would like it but it was way to out there in politico theory land for me...
May 9, 2014
The Last Election is a thrill-a-minute political adventure, powered up by a Mayan prophecy and the supernatural. A lively, entertaining read.
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