The Means - Douglas Brunt

The Means

By Douglas Brunt

  • Release Date: 2014-09-16
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature
Score: 4
4
From 49 Ratings

Description

Part Primary Colors, part House of Cards, The Means is a “compelling psychic drama” (Forbes.com) and a “tale of political intrigue” (The Free Lance-Star) that takes you deep into high-stakes politics where everyone has something to hide.

Tom Pauley is a conservative trial attorney in Durham, NC, who is tapped by GOP leaders to campaign for the Governor’s mansion. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the White House.

Mitchell Mason is the president-elect of the United States, pushed into politics by a father determined to create a political dynasty. Mason manages the White House with a personal touch that makes as many friends as enemies.

Samantha Davis is a child actor-turned-lawyer-turned-journalist, working her way up from the bottom in a competitive industry. She is determined and brilliant, and her dogged pursuit of a decade-old story could trigger a scandal that would upend the political landscape.

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt’s “fast-paced, noirish novel” (Library Journal) creates an incisive portrait of ambition, power, and what it takes to win in the ruthless world of politics today.

Reviews

  • Enjoyable Political Fiction; A Bit Too Much "Copying" of Real World

    4
    By luvcats13
    This book was a fairly interesting political story, with some twists - that were a bit too easy to figure out, except the one on the last page, which I didn't totally understand and was disappointed to end the novel with that confusion. My complaint about the story line is where attempts were made to bring a real life feel to it, political scandal story lines seemed almost too "copied" from real life events. The debate and outrage by the GOP candidate over the scandal question was a little bit too "Newt". And seriously - an adulterous President is gonna drive his wife to lesbianism? Not cool! However, it is VERY distressing to think that false campaign mud flung a few days before an election could actually affect the outcome. Here's where this is a WARNING to the American media - don't run with every sensational story without doing your due diligence as a JOURNALIST. I'm talking to you FoxNews. But overall, I enjoyed reading this book and because of that, I may go back and read Douglas Brunt's first book.
  • The Means

    5
    By Beijing G
    Refreshingly well written. Good character development, great storyline with a few surprises. A welcome change from Clancy, Thor, Coulter et al. Excellent job, Mr. Brunt.

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