Never in the course of American history has the public encountered a presidential candidate who is as honest as he proclaims. Until, that is, Senator Ben Phillips decides to run for the presidency. Phillips is lagging way behind in the polls and a victory is utterly inconceivable. But then an idea flits into renowned campaign strategist Thomas Campman's mind:
Sin will make him human. Campman creates a plan so crazy, so incredulous, so...
scandalous that it just might work. Before long, the rumors and reporters are underway on the quest to uncover the "truth" Campman created: that Phillips had an extramarital affair years ago. Not long after, other absurd claims come out about Phillips ranging from more affairs to drinking problems. Campman's scandal may be racing out of control, but Phillips poll points are racing to the top!
The Scandal Plan by Bill Folman all culminates in one 24-hour block that is as breathtaking as the initial accusations against Phillips...
Folman creates a vivid Washington, DC scene that brings readers straight to the heart of America and straight behind the curtains of politics. Filled with many laugh-out-loud, oh-no!, and is-it-true? moments, once you start
The Scandal Plan you will not be able to put it down. Refreshing, original, and just crazy enough to work,
The Scandal Plan is a turn-of-the-century novel about love, loss, lust, likability, and how it all factors in to politics.
The novel contains thematic elements including alleged affairs (obviously!), alleged drinking problems, marital issues, some sexual content (though nothing obscenely graphic), and a multitude of curses. I'd advise this book to teens sixteen and older strictly because of those factors.
If you're looking for a sassy, funny, smart comical book with some twists more unforeseeable than a twister itself, then pick up
The Scandal Plan by Bill Folman!
Happy readings!
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