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rank 4639
word count 11729
date submitted 10.03.2009
date updated 10.03.2009
genres: Fiction, Thriller
classification: universal
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DEADLOCK

Bartholomew Fox

A tie in the House of Representatives means the next President will be decided by one man .... a man nobody knows!

 

DEADLOCK combines domestic politics with international action-adventure and intrigue. With recent elections determined by razor-thin margins, readers will find this nail-biting story a thrill a minute. A tied Electoral College. Long-time enemies Russia and China at war. The Republican side favors Russia, the Democrats favor China. The British and Russian ambassadors plot to swing the election their way. And above it all, incumbent Republican President Jeffrey Norwalk pulling a few strings of his own as the lame duck president, using his secret weapon, the Keystone Files. And caught in this ever-tightening vice of hypocrisy, greed, ambition and corruption: a 29-year-old dreamer from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

 
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grkearney wrote 979 days ago

Barhtolomew,

When I go to the book store, I usually read the first page or two of a book. If I don't care what happens next, then I put it back down. You've got me hooked here. I'm curious what Matt is voting on and what Norwalk wants from him. Nice work. I would encourage you to go through the MS with a fine tooth comb and try to cut out as much needless description as possible. Matt's thoughts about the chicken sandwich are pretty irrelevant, but take up a lot of space. There were a few points where I felt that way.

If you ever have the time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my book, Run: A novel about one man's quest to save this country from itself. It's an entirely different type of political thriller. I welcome thoughts / feedback. Keep up the great work.

Kind regards,

G.R. Kearney

Karen Bessey Pease wrote 1063 days ago

Hello Bartholomew,

This MS is very nicely done! I would find myself having no trouble reading this from start to finish in one sitting. I saw just a few ypos, but that is something easily fixed with an edit, and doesn't detract from the story line.

I've always enjoyed political intrigue, and you apparently have the knack for telling it. I'm not certain yet whether Matt will be a protagonist you hate to love, or love to hate.... but when I buy this at the bookstore, I'll be able to make up my mind! :O)

Wishing you the best in your endeavors here on authonomy. On to my shelf.

Karen

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