Synopses & Reviews
An assassination attempt on a US congresswoman spells danger for Dev Conrad.
Political consultant Dev Conrad is doing his best to help secure a re-election victory for congresswoman Jessica Bradshaw, who's fighting a fierce battle with her far-right opponent, Michael Dorsey.
But the campaign is thrown into chaos when an assassination attempt is made on Jessica's life. She survives, and finds herself leading the race, but when the shotgun used in the shooting is found in the trunk of one of Jessica's staffers, the 'assassination attempt' suddenly looks staged to win votes. With Jessica's campaign in ruins, Dev investigates. Who wants Jessica dead, and is the reason solely political? Someone is determined Dev won't find answers . . .
Review
Give this one to fans of the great Ross Thomas, whose political fixers were equally savvy and equally weary" Booklist
Review
"Readers of all political stripes will have as much fun following the maneuverings of Bradshaw's and Dorsey's respective campaigns as trying to figure out whodunit." Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Political consultant Dev Conrad investigates an assassination attempt on one of his clients, congresswoman Jessica Bradshaw, but could the reason someone wants her dead run deeper than politics?
About the Author
Ed Gorman has won the Shamus, Anthony, Ellery Queen, Spur, and International Fiction Awards. He has been shortlisted for an Edgar Award twice, and once for the Silver Dagger. His other work includes the Sam McCain series and the Jack Dwyer series.