{"title":"Political Thriller Books","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"749\"\u003ePolitical thrillers pull readers into the shadowy corridors of power, where decisions made behind closed doors can change the fate of nations. These stories thrive on conspiracy, corruption, and high-stakes manipulation, revealing how fragile democracy and justice can be. If you’re drawn to suspense rooted in real-world power struggles, \u003cstrong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"749\"\u003eexplore our Political Thriller Books collection and step into stories where every move has consequences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003ePolitical thriller books blend suspense with political intrigue, focusing on governments, institutions, and individuals fighting for control. Assassinations, cover-ups, espionage, and ideological battles unfold in tense, fast-moving narratives where truth is dangerous and trust is rare. The danger isn’t just personal — it’s national, and often global.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eFrom election interference and intelligence conspiracies to courtroom battles and military secrets, political thrillers deliver tension that feels chillingly plausible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/political-thriller-01.webp?v=1770114988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eWhy Readers Love Political Thriller Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003ePolitical thrillers feel urgent because they mirror real fears about power and control. Readers are drawn to this genre for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eHigh-stakes plots rooted in politics and government\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eConspiracies that challenge official narratives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eMoral dilemmas involving loyalty, duty, and truth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eTension driven by secrecy, betrayal, and power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003eThese books tap into the unsettling idea that the biggest threats often operate in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eWhat Defines a Political Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eAt the heart of every political thriller is a struggle for power. These stories are defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eGovernments, institutions, or corporations with hidden agendas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eCharacters navigating corruption and ethical gray zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eSecrets capable of destabilizing systems or nations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eEscalating danger as the truth is uncovered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003ePolitical thrillers focus less on individual crimes and more on the machinery behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003ePolitical Thriller Subgenres You’ll Find Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003ePolitical thrillers overlap with several suspense genres, offering a wide range of tones and perspectives. Within this collection, you’ll find stories across key subcategories, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eEspionage Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eIntelligence agencies, spies, double agents, and covert operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eSuspense Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2607\"\u003eHigh-tension narratives driven by looming threats and time pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003ePolitical Crime Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eCorruption, assassinations, and crimes tied to power and influence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eLegal \u0026amp; Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eCourtroom battles, constitutional crises, and justice under pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2930\"\u003eMilitary Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003eWarfare, national security, and decisions made on the brink of conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eHistorical Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3046\" data-end=\"3049\"\u003ePolitical conspiracies set against real historical events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003ePolitical Thriller Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3147\"\u003eLove stories complicated by secrecy, ideology, and danger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003eWomen-Centered Political Thrillers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3253\"\u003eFemale protagonists navigating power, resistance, and survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eEach subgenre explores politics from a different angle while keeping suspense at the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/political-thriller-02.webp?v=1770114988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3456\"\u003eConspiracies, Cover-Ups, and Corruption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003ePolitical thrillers often revolve around hidden systems protecting their own power. These stories commonly explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3575\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3577\" data-end=\"3623\"\u003eGovernment secrets and classified operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eMedia manipulation and misinformation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3723\"\u003eWhistleblowers risking everything to expose the truth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3724\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003eCorruption that reaches the highest levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3828\"\u003eAs layers are peeled back, the danger escalates rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3830\" data-end=\"3869\"\u003ePower, Ideology, and Moral Conflict\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eBeyond suspense, political thrillers ask difficult questions. Characters are often forced to confront:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eConflicts between personal ethics and national duty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4031\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003eThe cost of loyalty to institutions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4073\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003eWhether truth is worth chaos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4106\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003eHow far power will go to protect itself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4200\"\u003eThe tension isn’t just physical — it’s ideological.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4202\" data-end=\"4243\"\u003eRelentless Suspense and Global Stakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4245\" data-end=\"4333\"\u003ePolitical thrillers move quickly, fueled by urgency and consequence. Readers can expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4335\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eRace-against-time scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4367\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4369\" data-end=\"4416\"\u003eInternational settings and shifting alliances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4417\" data-end=\"4455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4455\"\u003eThreats that ripple across borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4458\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003eClimactic confrontations with lasting impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4561\"\u003eEvery decision matters, and failure is never contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4506\" data-end=\"4561\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/political-thriller-03.webp?v=1770114988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4600\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4600\"\u003eDefining Political Thriller Reads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4747\"\u003eLooking for standout titles that capture the genre’s intensity and relevance? These political thrillers are widely regarded as essential reading:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"5396\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4749\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4796\"\u003eThe Manchurian Candidate – Richard Condon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4796\" data-end=\"4799\"\u003eA chilling political thriller exploring brainwashing, power, and control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"5019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"5019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003eAll the President’s Men – Carl Bernstein \u0026amp; Bob Woodward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"4941\"\u003eA real-world political thriller uncovering corruption at the highest level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5143\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-constant-gardener-9780743262439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5023\" data-end=\"5064\"\u003eThe Constant Gardener – John le Carré\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5067\"\u003eA political thriller blending espionage, morality, and global conspiracy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5268\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5268\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/clear-and-present-danger-9780451489821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5188\"\u003eClear and Present Danger – Tom Clancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5191\"\u003eA high-stakes political and military thriller driven by covert operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5396\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5396\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/surprisecastle.com\/products\/the-day-of-the-jackal-9780451239372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5272\" data-end=\"5317\"\u003eThe Day of the Jackal – Frederick Forsyth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5320\"\u003eA tense political assassination thriller built on precision and suspense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5398\" data-end=\"5494\"\u003eThese books showcase the genre’s range, from realistic investigations to international intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5542\"\u003eHow to Choose the Right Political Thriller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5544\" data-end=\"5653\"\u003eYour ideal political thriller depends on what aspect of power fascinates you most. Consider these directions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5926\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5655\" data-end=\"5710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5657\" data-end=\"5710\"\u003eEspionage-driven stories with intelligence agencies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5711\" data-end=\"5762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5713\" data-end=\"5762\"\u003eLegal and courtroom-focused political conflicts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5813\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5765\" data-end=\"5813\"\u003eMilitary thrillers involving national security\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"5851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5851\"\u003eHistorical political conspiracies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5852\" data-end=\"5926\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5854\" data-end=\"5926\"\u003eEmotionally driven political thrillers with romance or personal stakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5928\" data-end=\"6019\"\u003ePolitical thrillers reward readers who enjoy complexity, tension, and real-world relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6021\" data-end=\"6032\"\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6034\" data-end=\"6088\"\u003ePolitical Thriller Books explore power under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6090\" data-end=\"6138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6092\" data-end=\"6138\"\u003eConspiracies, corruption, and hidden agendas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6195\"\u003eHigh-stakes decisions with national or global impact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6198\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003eStories that blur the line between fiction and reality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6417\"\u003eWhether focused on espionage, law, military conflict, or political ideology, political thrillers deliver suspense that feels urgent, intelligent, and unsettling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6593\"\u003eIf you’re ready for stories where truth is dangerous and power is never neutral, \u003cstrong data-start=\"6500\" data-end=\"6593\"\u003eexplore our Political Thriller Books collection and enter the world behind the headlines.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6419\" data-end=\"6593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6500\" data-end=\"6593\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/political-thriller-04.webp?v=1770114988\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6595\" data-end=\"6603\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6595\" data-end=\"6603\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6605\" data-end=\"6776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6605\" data-end=\"6643\"\u003eWhat is a political thriller book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6643\" data-end=\"6646\"\u003eA political thriller centers on power, government, and political systems, often involving conspiracy, corruption, and high stakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6816\"\u003eAre political thrillers realistic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6816\" data-end=\"6819\"\u003eMany are grounded in real political structures and events, making them feel highly plausible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6914\" data-end=\"7043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6914\" data-end=\"6970\"\u003eDo political thrillers include action and espionage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6970\" data-end=\"6973\"\u003eYes. Espionage and covert operations are common elements of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7045\" data-end=\"7181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7045\" data-end=\"7084\"\u003eAre political thrillers fast-paced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7084\" data-end=\"7087\"\u003eMost are, especially those involving national security threats or time-sensitive conspiracies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7183\" data-end=\"7346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7183\" data-end=\"7245\"\u003eCan political thrillers include romance or personal drama?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7245\" data-end=\"7248\"\u003eAbsolutely. Personal relationships often heighten the emotional stakes within political conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"plan-of-attack-9780060794170","title":"Plan of Attack","description":"The destruction of a Russian air base by robotic U.S. warplanes has reawakenedthe bear -- and America must pay a terrible price. 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Anyone looking to understand the China of yesterday and today--its power, its flaws, its beauty--need look no further than \u003ci\u003eThe White Mandarin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDan Sherman has written a handful of popular thrillers, starting with such near-contemporary successes as \u003ci\u003eThe White Mandarin \u003c\/i\u003e(1982, set in China from 1949 through the 1960s) and \u003ci\u003eThe Prince of Berlin \u003c\/i\u003e(1983, starting at the end of World War II and continuing on into the 1960s) and then moving backward through history to the era of World War I (\u003ci\u003eThe Man Who Loved Mata Hari\u003c\/i\u003e, 1985) and then to the period of the American Revolution (\u003ci\u003eThe Traitor\u003c\/i\u003e, 1987), about the discovery of a mole within the highest command levels of George Washington's army of revolution. 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If one enjoys thriller writers such as Brad Thor, Vince Flynn, and Daniel Silva, then one will definitely love \u003ci\u003eBAD DEEDS\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Shawn Klein, author, \u003ci\u003eHarry Potter and Philosophy\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Masterful...superbly written. Fast-moving action and adventure from start to finish.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --John Christmas, author, \u003ci\u003eDemocracy Society\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A tale that constantly piques your imagination and draws you deeper into the plot with every twist and turn along the way. \u003cb\u003eOnce more Robert Bidinotto has spun a taut tale of suspense, romance, and insight.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Edd Voss, author, \u003ci\u003eRambling\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eCould be ripped from today's headlines.\u003c\/b\u003e Twisty plotting and wrenching internal and external conflicts.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Erika Holzer, bestselling author, \u003ci\u003eEye for an Eye\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Anyone who enjoys \u003cb\u003egreat writing about serious issues, and more than enough thrills to keep you turning the pages\u003c\/b\u003e, will not be able to put this book down.\"\u003cbr\u003e --James Henderson, \"The Frugal Reviewer\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Excellent plot line. Excellent action writing. Excellent everything. It is \u003cb\u003eeven better than the first novel in the Hunter series.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Randy C. Finch, author, \u003ci\u003ePassion Is a Harsh Taskmaster\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRead the Wall St. Journal \"Top 10 Fiction Ebook\" that introduced vigilante hero Dylan Hunter: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eHUNTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"From the first sentence, you'll be riveted by the explosive journey of \u003ci\u003eHUNTER\u003c\/i\u003e into Washington, DC's, court rooms, back rooms, and bedrooms. Dylan Hunter, the fascinating eponymous hero, lays bare the dark underbelly of society, wrestles with good versus evil, and pushes the limits of the law. \u003cb\u003eWith the cold eye of a reporter and the heart of an artist, author Robert Bidinotto has crafted a masterwork of thrills and suspense.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Gayle Lynds, NYT bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Assassins\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eOne of the best vigilante thrillers since Clancy's \u003ci\u003eWithout Remorse.\u003c\/i\u003e A fantastic debut thriller.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Stephen England, author, \u003ci\u003ePandora's Grave\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A terrifically paced suspense novel with a killer premise. If you're a fan of Lee Child's Jack Reacher series, I suspect you'll like \u003ci\u003eHUNTER\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Randy Ingermanson, author, \u003ci\u003eWriting Fiction for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"On the same level as authors Tom Clancy, John Grisham, and James Patterson.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --\"The Paperback Pursuer\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnd don't miss the astounding sequel to BAD DEEDS: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eWINNER TAKES ALL\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A masterfully crafted tale of a crusading hero's quest for justice.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Hans G. 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