Roger C. Thompson

Capitol Games Roger C. Thompson

"A tough gambling magnate holding a document with a potentially enormous impact on state government; a strong Governor with presidential aspirations; a weak Senate leader controlled by his secretary who caters to his sexual phantasies; a moralistic, conservative Senator in opposition to the Governor; a sharp political reporter who noses out the story that brings the political pot to a boil.

Jack Carnavan, a Senate staffer and old political pro, finds himself at the nexus of these competing egos and political forces and, for the first time in his career, is regarded as an obstacle to be removed.

With a colorful cast of characters, this novel has a sure grasp of the inner working of government and an appreciation for the role of the unexpected in political affairs. A chance encounter by Carnavan uncovers a scandal waiting to happen which could end the Governor?s political ambitions and ruin the Senate. In a stunning climax, Carnavan shows why, when the stakes are high, politics is a blood sport.
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