{"product_id":"the-campaign-doug-berdie-9798988732730","title":"The Campaign: Shadows of Power","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the politically charged weeks before the 1996 election, \"The Campaign: Shadows of Power\" delves into the covert sabotage of three socially liberal political campaigns. Set in a thrilling backdrop of fictitious American locales, the story unravels a sinister conspiracy against candidates Lynn Stannos, Susan Shales, and Jack Flexman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative begins with an attempt to derail Stannos' campaign in Harriston, WI, hinting at the deep-seated conspiracy. The plot then thickens, introducing the shadowy \"Committee\" orchestrating these events from Casper Woods, NY. This Committee, comprising an evangelical preacher, a U.S. Congressman, a Vatican representative, and a Mafia figure, sets a chilling tone of power and manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Wheatburg, MA, the campaign of Susan Shales becomes the next target. Here, embezzlement and scandal intertwine with election interference, revealing the Committee's far-reaching influence. Similarly, in the Arizona suburb of Sand Hill, Jack Flexman's campaign faces sabotage, sparking an internet outcry that draws the attention of computer hackers and reporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story takes a darker turn as Eliot Ryback, a cab-driving hacker, and Eric Linton, a renowned hacker, join forces to expose the conspiracy. However, their investigation triggers a deadly response from the Committee, leading to a series of murders to silence those close to the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmidst escalating tension, reporters Rod Delano and Meg Tandy race against time to uncover and publish the conspiracy before Election Day. The climax reveals the Committee's desperate measures, including high-profile assassinations, to maintain their grip on power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Campaign: Shadows of Power\" is a gripping political thriller that weaves together elements of espionage, technology, and media manipulation. It presents a chilling reflection on the fragility of democracy and the relentless pursuit of power. This novel is a must-read for fans of political intrigue and conspiracies, offering a stark warning of the potential consequences of unchecked authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Doug Berdie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798988732730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Stone Compass Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/13\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.60d","brand":"Doug Berdie","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659628949759,"sku":"9798988732730","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-campaign-doug-berdie-9798988732730","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}