Hail to the Chief

by John Leslie, Carey Winfrey (With)

Hail to the Chief--a political thrill ride as current as today's headlines. President-elect Maggie Mathews--the first woman voted into the nation's highest office--is felled by a ruptured brain aneurysm just 10 days before her inauguration. While she lies in a coma, her vice president-elect attempts to conceal his past, and with help from chief of staff Bruce "Skeeter" Jamison, he gambles he can keep his dark secret from coming to light. But Maggie's husband, the former secretary of state who schemes to seize the reins of power for himself, has other ideas.

Genres: Fiction

250 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2016

Reviews

[Lewis Weinstein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reading of a complicated plot that can make your head spin ... pulled me along ... many topical references not much disguised from the current campaign ... some plot lines serious, some hilarious, some a little vicious ... plenty of sins to spread around ... thanks to Roger K. for recommending

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

We saw these authors at a library book talk and signing while in Key West. It's a timely, fast-paced political novel. I enjoyed it.

[Danielle Urban · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hail to the Chief by both John Leslie and Carey Winfrey is the most anticipated novel yet. Here, readers are plunged deep into the war of politics. Politicians are evil. Inside this masterfully woven story, readers will be shown just that. One leading female politician about to become president...slips into a coma. Then there's her husband the state secretary who plans to take over. There are dark secrets from one's past and another scheming his way into office. I was completely intrigued by what will happen to the lady president...and what will come of those taking advantage. I didn't like that the fact that the Chicago airport was changed to be named after President Barack Obama. I'm sorry...but as a Chicago native that was a blow, I'll never forgive the fictional female character of...other than that the story was well-written, suspenseful, and kept my attention until the last page. The plot moved fast-paced. After reading this novel, I would never want to work in any field that involves politics. Politics is a hard game to live by and usually only those that cheat make it way to the top. The reality of a woman making it to the top and then only ten days before being president everything is ruined...I can only imagine in life how any woman in that position would feel. This story had a realistic touch that made it seem less fiction and more non-fiction due to all legal and political crap that happened. I could see Hail to the Chief as a movie. The discussions on this novel would go on forever. Overall, I recommend this political tale to all.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

After the outcome of the 2016 election, I wasn't sure I had the emotional stamina to make it through a book about a woman president-elect felled just before her inauguration, but I'm so glad I did. Maggie, Skeeter, Barry, and Walter are all deeply flawed (well, maybe not Maggie), but that's what makes them feel so relatable and believable. At various points throughout the fast-paced story, you find yourself rooting both for and against each of them. And, though fast-paced and complex, the plot always stays within reach and doesn't meander off into the wild blue yonder, a hard line to walk while remaining a compelling read. Bravo to the authors!

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[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hail To The Chief
: John Leslie, Carey Winfrey


This fast paced political thriller takes the listener deep inside the workings of a campaign ..............and on to transition of office. It kept me spellbound waiting for the next catastrophe that Skeeter would need to spin to their favor. This book had shadows of recent political happenings.


The narration was well done.The characters were well portrayed. David Wood's voice matched well with the story.



"I was voluntarily provided this review copy audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator."

[Kelvin Reed · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Hail to the Chief" (2016) by John Leslie and Carey Winfrey is a somewhat interesting novel about machinations taking place in Washington, D.C. Political fixer Bruce "Skeeter" Jamison rides the coattails of the first female elected president of the United States. Unfortunately, she is incapacitated by a brain aneurysm ten days before the inauguration, so it becomes Skeeter’s job to prop up the vice-president-elect—a man with a secret in his past—so the VP can assume the presidency. The supporting characters are more interesting than the main character. Mildly recommended.

[Dpdwyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I don't read political thrillers, but a friend recommended it, and after reading the sample I had to keep going to find out what happened. I wasn't disappointed. The characters are appealing and believable. The plot moves quickly. What I liked best were the details of the behind-the-scenes scheming in the capital. A satisfying read.

[Evangeline Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting idea. Loved that it was so current. So disappointed at real life outcome of presidential election. Hopefully it turns out as well as the complicated outcome in Hail To The Chief. I thoroughly enjoyed the book from beginning to end.

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