The Race a political thriller

Political thriller

A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle. They usually involve various extra-legal plots, designed to give political power to someone, while his opponents try to stop him. They can involve national or international political scenarios....

 written by Richard North Patterson

Richard North Patterson

Richard North Patterson is an American author of fiction. He was born in Berkeley, California, the eldest child of a corporate executive and a housewife. While still a child, he moved with his parents to Bay Village, a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Bay High School in 1964. He...

. It is set during the 2008 presidential election

United States presidential election, 2008

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, and revolves around fictional Ohio

Ohio

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an Senator

United States Senate

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 Corey Grace, and his quest to become the Republican

Republican Party (United States)

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 nominee

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 for President of the United States

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. The Race is found in over 1500 libraries according to WorldCat.


Main Characters:
Corey Grace:
Senator from Ohio
Republican
Was a fighter pilot in the beginning of the book. He became a POW and was later awarded the purple heart. Had a family that he wasn't close to. Became a Senator after the war. Appealed to veterans of the war.He dates a black actress "Lexie Hart" throughout the book.

Rob Marotta:
Senate Majority Leader
Republican
"SleazeBall" Attempts to win the presidency through power, money, and manipulation.

Bob Christy:
Governor of _____
Republican
Religious fanatic, "Messenger from God". Is liked by very religious catholics, and has a strong backing from Religious fanatics.

Cortland Lane

Blake Rustin

Jack Walters

Magnus Price

Alex Rohr

Governor Blair

Governor Costas

Governor Larkin

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