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David Callahan State of the Union
Signet 1998 0451197259 / 9780451197252 Paperback Very Good
0451197259 From Library Journal In his first novel, Callahan, a resident scholar at the Twentieth Century Fund, gives added punch to the scenario of an underground right-wing group subverting an elected administration it considers weak on defense by adding Tennessee militiamen, Hezbollah mercenaries, and Congressional Medal of Honor winner Army Lt. Zachary Turzin to the mix. Recruited by defense industrialist and presidential contender Douglas Sherman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Jeffrey Forsten to join their band of true believers, Zach is soon working for Forsten, smitten with Sherman's girlfriend, and being courted by the FBI in its investigation of the pair. There is some nasty business here (assassination, torture) and a growing body count before a cinematic finish and the delivery of just deserts. Callahan's characterizations and prose style are merely serviceable, but his plot will keep readers of political-military thrillers turning pages. And you can just picture this on the big screen. -?Michele Leber, Fairfax Cty. P.L., Arlington, Va. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Booklist A theatrical assassination plot against the president activates this coup-in-Washington intrigue, which only Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Turzin can foil. Because of his award, earned in Iraq, Turzin is the toast of the town; Joint Chiefs head Admiral Forsten taps him to be an assistant. Big mistake, Admiral: your new aide likes to trawl through your shady Vietnam past of war crimes and drug trafficking. Turzin's curiosity naturally agitates strangers of uncertain allegiance--to the president? Forsten? Forsten's confederate, a Perot-type presidential aspirant? Forsten eventually tips his hand by court-martialing Turzin for lying to get his medal; in the brig (the prelude scene for the inevitable Stallone-style escape), Turzin realizes Forsten's plan and busts loose in a frenzy of high-caliber weaponry, just in time to save the entire government, assembled for the State of the Union message. A plot with the heart-pumping pace that action lovers savor Gilbert Taylor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability.
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David Callahan State of the Union: A Novel
Little Brown & Co (T) 0316124907 / 9780316124904 Hardcover Good
0316124907 Former library book with the usual markings and stickers, otherwise clean inside and out May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability.
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