The recipe for a Devil's Brew is, greed, intimidation, sexual
deviancy, organized crime, gambling, murder and a healthy dose of
unchecked political power. This Novel delivers Counterfeit Governor
begins in the mid 60's when two men, Chris Armstrong and Grant
Wade, survive the death and destruction of Vietnam. They both
return home, one with a questionable Medal of Honor and a dream,
the other with only a dream. They start their parallel political
careers, one in Chicago, the other in Springfield. Ultimatley one
will be the Governor of Illinois, the other the Speaker of the
Illinois House. At the same time a young Chicago tough guy, BoBo
Camberezi is forging his own destiny. crime in Chicago, then like a
chameleon changes direction becoming a successful legitimate
Chicago businessman. He takes a new name, Anton Curry, and
leverages his way into politics, ultimately brutally intersecting
the careers of both Armstrong and Wade. Grasping the coat tails of
both Armstrong and Wade is a woman. Renee Wade is deep into her own
struggle to the top. Using her insatiable drive for power and her
unusual sex life, she aligns herself first with Grant Wade then
ultimatley with Armstrong. Another woman, the illegitimate mulatto
daughter of BoBo, Bijou Birdsong, emerges from the shadows. Bijou
becomes her father's ultimate enforcer as he seeks political power.
She is handsomely rewarded for her bloody work. Could events like
these really happen? The answer is a resounding yes, and it could
happen in any states capitol. Be prepared to become engrossed in
this spider web of a story
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2004 |
| First published: |
February 2004 |
| Authors: |
Randolph R Harrison
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
288 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-66199-2 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-595-66199-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780595661992 |
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