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CRRL Picks: It's All Political

By:

CRRL_MegRaymond

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Staff-created list

Left, right, far-fetched or ripped from the headlines--fiction involving politics and politicians.

By:

CRRL_MegRaymond

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

20 items

20 items

Trap the Devil

Trap the Devil

by Coes, Ben

Book - 2017

A cabal of the ultra-powerful have a plan to take over the United States government. They're going to remove anyone they don't like, starting with the Speaker of the House. A cabal of the ultra-powerful have a plan to take over the United States government. They're going to remove anyone they don't like, starting with the Speaker of the House. Show less

A cabal of the ultra-powerful have a plan to take over the United States government. They're going to remove anyone they don't like, starting with the Speaker of the House. A cabal of the ultra-powerful have a plan to take over the United States government. They're going to remove anyone they don't like, starting with the Speaker of the House. Show less

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Black President

Black President

The World Will Never Be the Same

by Hampton, Brenda

Book - 2017

The new president is street-wise, brash, plain-spoken ... and black. The new president is street-wise, brash, plain-spoken ... and black. Show less

The new president is street-wise, brash, plain-spoken ... and black. The new president is street-wise, brash, plain-spoken ... and black. Show less

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Shining City

Shining City

by Rosenstiel, Tom

Book - 2017

When you want your problems to ... disappear, you call "fixers" Rena and Brooks. But what happens when your fixers uncover high level political corruption? When you want your problems to ... disappear, you call "fixers" Rena and Brooks. But what happens when your fixers uncover high level political corruption? Show less

When you want your problems to ... disappear, you call "fixers" Rena and Brooks. But what happens when your fixers uncover high level political corruption? When you want your problems to ... disappear, you call "fixers" Rena and Brooks. But what happens when your fixers uncover high level political corruption? Show less

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America America

America America

A Novel

by Canin, Ethan

Book - 2008

Corey Sifter rises above his working class roots on the coattails of an ambitious New York senator. Corey Sifter rises above his working class roots on the coattails of an ambitious New York senator. Show less

Corey Sifter rises above his working class roots on the coattails of an ambitious New York senator. Corey Sifter rises above his working class roots on the coattails of an ambitious New York senator. Show less

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Blood's A Rover

Blood's A Rover

A Novel

by Ellroy, James

Book - 2009

An acolyte of J. Edgar Hoover, an ex-cop turned heroin runner, and a beleaguered private eye cross paths during the politically charged summer of 1968. An acolyte of J. Edgar Hoover, an ex-cop turned heroin runner, and a beleaguered private eye cross paths during the politically charged summer of 1968. Show less

An acolyte of J. Edgar Hoover, an ex-cop turned heroin runner, and a beleaguered private eye cross paths during the politically charged summer of 1968. An acolyte of J. Edgar Hoover, an ex-cop turned heroin runner, and a beleaguered private eye cross paths during the politically charged summer of 1968. Show less

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A Case of Exploding Mangoes

A Case of Exploding Mangoes

by Hanif, Mohammed

Book - 2008

What really caused the 1988 plane crash that killed Pakistan's dictator-general? Ali Shigri wants to find out the truth and avenge his father. What really caused the 1988 plane crash that killed Pakistan's dictator-general? Ali Shigri wants to find out the truth and avenge his father. Show less

What really caused the 1988 plane crash that killed Pakistan's dictator-general? Ali Shigri wants to find out the truth and avenge his father. What really caused the 1988 plane crash that killed Pakistan's dictator-general? Ali Shigri wants to find out the truth and avenge his father. Show less

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The Fifth Assassin

The Fifth Assassin

by Meltzer, Brad

Book - 2013

Could there possibly be anything that links the four successful assassinations of American presidents? Archivist Beecher White may have discovered a link--and a serial killer intent on recreating the murders. Could there possibly be anything that links the four successful assassinations of American presidents? Archivist Beecher White may have discovered a link--and a serial killer intent on recreating the murders. Show less

Could there possibly be anything that links the four successful assassinations of American presidents? Archivist Beecher White may have discovered a link--and a serial killer intent on recreating the murders. Could there possibly be anything that links the four successful assassinations of American presidents? Archivist Beecher White may have discovered a link--and a serial killer intent on recreating the murders. Show less

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The First Patient

The First Patient

by Palmer, Michael

Book - 2008

The president's personal physician has gone AWOL, and the man looking for him realizes that the president's mental health has deteriorated. The president's personal physician has gone AWOL, and the man looking for him realizes that the president's mental health has deteriorated. Show less

The president's personal physician has gone AWOL, and the man looking for him realizes that the president's mental health has deteriorated. The president's personal physician has gone AWOL, and the man looking for him realizes that the president's mental health has deteriorated. Show less

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The Governor's Wife

The Governor's Wife

by Harvey, Michael T.

Book - 2015

Searching for a disgraced governor who did a disappearing act may cost P.I. Michael Kelly more than his career. Searching for a disgraced governor who did a disappearing act may cost P.I. Michael Kelly more than his career. Show less

Searching for a disgraced governor who did a disappearing act may cost P.I. Michael Kelly more than his career. Searching for a disgraced governor who did a disappearing act may cost P.I. Michael Kelly more than his career. Show less

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Honey Don't

Honey Don't

by Sandlin, Tim

Book - 2003

R.C. gets home early from a European assignment and catches his girlfriend in bed with another man. Only when the man hits his head and dies while trying ...Show more R.C. gets home early from a European assignment and catches his girlfriend in bed with another man. Only when the man hits his head and dies while trying to flee does R.C. realize that his girlfriend's lover is the president of the United States. The dead and naked president of the United States. Show less

R.C. gets home early from a European assignment and catches his girlfriend in bed with another man. Only when the man hits his head and dies while trying ...Show more R.C. gets home early from a European assignment and catches his girlfriend in bed with another man. Only when the man hits his head and dies while trying to flee does R.C. realize that his girlfriend's lover is the president of the United States. The dead and naked president of the United States. Show less

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House of Cards

House of Cards

by Dobbs, Michael

Book - 2014

The book that inspired the hit TV show was originally set in Great Britain. But the scheming and secrets remain the same. The book that inspired the hit TV show was originally set in Great Britain. But the scheming and secrets remain the same. Show less

The book that inspired the hit TV show was originally set in Great Britain. But the scheming and secrets remain the same. The book that inspired the hit TV show was originally set in Great Britain. But the scheming and secrets remain the same. Show less

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The Manchurian Candidate

The Manchurian Candidate

by Condon, Richard

Paperback - 2004

American soldiers, captured during the Cold War, are brainwashed into becoming political assassins. American soldiers, captured during the Cold War, are brainwashed into becoming political assassins. Show less

American soldiers, captured during the Cold War, are brainwashed into becoming political assassins. American soldiers, captured during the Cold War, are brainwashed into becoming political assassins. Show less

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Marine One

Marine One

by Huston, James W.

Book - 2009

Mike Nolan is trying to solve an insurance claim--for a helicopter accident that killed the President of the United States. Mike Nolan is trying to solve an insurance claim--for a helicopter accident that killed the President of the United States. Show less

Mike Nolan is trying to solve an insurance claim--for a helicopter accident that killed the President of the United States. Mike Nolan is trying to solve an insurance claim--for a helicopter accident that killed the President of the United States. Show less

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The Means

The Means

A Novel

by Brunt, Douglas

Book - 2014

Politics often favors the bold, but sometimes those with the most ambition and determination to succeed are the ones with the most to hide. Politics often favors the bold, but sometimes those with the most ambition and determination to succeed are the ones with the most to hide. Show less

Politics often favors the bold, but sometimes those with the most ambition and determination to succeed are the ones with the most to hide. Politics often favors the bold, but sometimes those with the most ambition and determination to succeed are the ones with the most to hide. Show less

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Power Play

Power Play

An International Thriller

by Robinson, Patrick

Book - 2012

In the not-so-distant future, Iran and North Korea have no nuclear weapons, allowing Russia to make threats against the U.S. In the not-so-distant future, Iran and North Korea have no nuclear weapons, allowing Russia to make threats against the U.S. Show less

In the not-so-distant future, Iran and North Korea have no nuclear weapons, allowing Russia to make threats against the U.S. In the not-so-distant future, Iran and North Korea have no nuclear weapons, allowing Russia to make threats against the U.S. Show less

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Power Surge

Power Surge

by Bova, Ben

Book - 2015

A freshman senator and his science advisor run afoul of special interest groups, petty bureaucrats, and entrenched politicians. A freshman senator and his science advisor run afoul of special interest groups, petty bureaucrats, and entrenched politicians. Show less

A freshman senator and his science advisor run afoul of special interest groups, petty bureaucrats, and entrenched politicians. A freshman senator and his science advisor run afoul of special interest groups, petty bureaucrats, and entrenched politicians. Show less

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Taft 2012

Taft 2012

A Novel

by Heller, Jason

Book - 2012

He's the perfect presidential candidate, embraced by the left AND the right. There is one problem, though. He was already elected--a hundred years ago. He's the perfect presidential candidate, embraced by the left AND the right. There is one problem, though. He was already elected--a hundred years ago. Show less

He's the perfect presidential candidate, embraced by the left AND the right. There is one problem, though. He was already elected--a hundred years ago. He's the perfect presidential candidate, embraced by the left AND the right. There is one problem, though. He was already elected--a hundred years ago. Show less

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A Time for War

A Time for War

A Thriller

by Savage, Michael

Book - 2013

The United States is under secret attack. Television pundit Jack Hatfield and a young Naval Intelligence officer race against the clock to save America. The United States is under secret attack. Television pundit Jack Hatfield and a young Naval Intelligence officer race against the clock to save America. Show less

The United States is under secret attack. Television pundit Jack Hatfield and a young Naval Intelligence officer race against the clock to save America. The United States is under secret attack. Television pundit Jack Hatfield and a young Naval Intelligence officer race against the clock to save America. Show less

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Top Down

Top Down

A Novel of the Kennedy Assassination

by Lehrer, James

Book - 2013

Did removing the security bubble from Kennedy's parade car seal his fate? What might have happened differently if it had been in place? Did removing the security bubble from Kennedy's parade car seal his fate? What might have happened differently if it had been in place? Show less

Did removing the security bubble from Kennedy's parade car seal his fate? What might have happened differently if it had been in place? Did removing the security bubble from Kennedy's parade car seal his fate? What might have happened differently if it had been in place? Show less

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Watergate

Watergate

A Novel

by Mallon, Thomas

Book - 2012

A re-telling of the modern-day political scandal. A re-telling of the modern-day political scandal. Show less

A re-telling of the modern-day political scandal. A re-telling of the modern-day political scandal. Show less

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