Post by jrod on Jul 25, 2009 7:27:48 GMT -5
Following is a short synopsis of a political thriller currently being submitted to literary agents. Welcome any feedback.
The book begins on election night, 2008 introducing the major characters and plot foundation. The characters provide their individual perspective of the election of Democrat Ben Thorpe as President.
Part II is a narrative describing events in 2009 and 2010. It draws on current political and world events and projects the national and international scenario at the end of 2010. The dialog picks up again in Part III (2011) and continues with Part IV (2012).
Corruption afflicts the Thorpe Administration on many levels…manipulation of the world’s securities and currency markets; attempts to fraudulently alter Census data to impact apportionment; blackmail of a Supreme Court Justice to influence an important First Amendment case. As its crimes are exposed, the Administration takes action to eliminate threats to its power.
The Thorpe Administration’s foreign policy results in unintended consequences: A resurgent Al Qaeda sees weakness and renews attacks on the US; Iran, threatened by the success of Iraq’s political and economic democracy, must take action.
The out-of-power Republicans lose touch with the electorate and drift aimlessly, trading their principles for anticipated success based on political expediency.
Against this backdrop, Tyler Armistead faces enormous obstacles if he chooses to run for President as the Liberty Party candidate. His successful and supportive wife, Ashley, helps Tyler come to grips with himself and the demons resulting from combat during the First Gulf War.
Remarkable courage displayed by a group of Governors and the CEO of an automobile company convince Tyler he must run. Running an unorthodox campaign, Armistead accomplishes the impossible. He is elected the 45th President of the United States on November 6, 2012.
The book begins on election night, 2008 introducing the major characters and plot foundation. The characters provide their individual perspective of the election of Democrat Ben Thorpe as President.
Part II is a narrative describing events in 2009 and 2010. It draws on current political and world events and projects the national and international scenario at the end of 2010. The dialog picks up again in Part III (2011) and continues with Part IV (2012).
Corruption afflicts the Thorpe Administration on many levels…manipulation of the world’s securities and currency markets; attempts to fraudulently alter Census data to impact apportionment; blackmail of a Supreme Court Justice to influence an important First Amendment case. As its crimes are exposed, the Administration takes action to eliminate threats to its power.
The Thorpe Administration’s foreign policy results in unintended consequences: A resurgent Al Qaeda sees weakness and renews attacks on the US; Iran, threatened by the success of Iraq’s political and economic democracy, must take action.
The out-of-power Republicans lose touch with the electorate and drift aimlessly, trading their principles for anticipated success based on political expediency.
Against this backdrop, Tyler Armistead faces enormous obstacles if he chooses to run for President as the Liberty Party candidate. His successful and supportive wife, Ashley, helps Tyler come to grips with himself and the demons resulting from combat during the First Gulf War.
Remarkable courage displayed by a group of Governors and the CEO of an automobile company convince Tyler he must run. Running an unorthodox campaign, Armistead accomplishes the impossible. He is elected the 45th President of the United States on November 6, 2012.
Copyright 2009
Rodney Page
Rodney Page
