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Emergency Powers (Faithless Elector series Book 3) Kindle Edition

by James McCrone (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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The accidental president is no accident.When the president dies in office, FBI Agent Imogen Trager knows that the conspiracy she chased down a blind alley still has life in it-and she needs to get back in the hunt. The old case may be the key to stopping a brutal, false flag terrorist attack meant to finalize the new puppet president's grip on power. Imogen doesn't know it yet, but she's running out of time.As bodies pile up and leads go cold, the main target from that old case reaches out to her. He's still at large, and now he needs protection. Imogen doesn't trust him, and it's not only because he's offering intel that sounds too good to be true. He's already tried to kill her once.Set variously in DC, Seattle and small-town America, Emergency Powers is a story of corruption and redemption, achieved at enormous personal cost, with a ripped-from-the-headlines urgency: a fractious FBI, an undermined Attorney General, powerful people using all manner of treachery to maintain their hold on power. But it's more than headlines about things people think they know. And darker.
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"McCrone's research and political insight are an intriguing backdrop to this tale...Great for fans of Brad Meltzer, David Baldacci." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY


"McCrone excels in crafting the unexpected, not just for Imogen but in the lives and deaths of those surrounding her."

- DIANE DONOVAN, Midwest Book Review


FBI Agent Imogen Trager is "a memorable protagonist-as tough as she is smart. Emergency Powers "has a highly cinematic quality to it, with plenty of action along the way." -KIRKUS REVIEW


"Three tough female characters that steal the show: FBI agents Vega, Sartain, and Trager...These strong women shoulder much of the burden in this novel and deserve a large credit in why it succeeds."

-T. LIEBERMAN, Independent Book Review


"The depth and breadth of research needed to create the believable political and law enforcement scenarios is a testament to McCrone's craftsmanship. The seamless writing doesn't distract from the flow...and readers will enjoy discovering the strengths and flaws of good guys and bad guys alike." -KATE ROBINSON, US Review of Books


"Highly recommended for fans of intelligent thrillers revolving around politics. The writing style is crisp and straightforward, keeping the pace moving swiftly. The mystery is tautly plotted from the first page to the last."- PEN & INK REVIEWS



About the Author

James McCrone is the author of the Imogen Trager series-Faithless Elector, Dark Network, and the forthcoming Emergency Powers-"taut" and "gripping" political thrillers about a stolen presidency. Although not based on events now gripping the world, the Imogen Trager series resonates with them. He's a member of the The Mystery Writers of America, Int'l Assoc. of Crime writers, and Sisters in Crime network. James has an MFA from the University of Washington in Seattle. A Northwest native, James now lives in Philadelphia, with his wife and three children. You can learn more at http: //jamesmccrone.com/

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08FRQ4MBK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 1, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 660 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
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James McCrone is the author of the Faithless Elector series—Faithless Elector, Dark Network, and Emergency Powers—“taut” and “gripping” political thrillers about a stolen presidency. Bastard Verdict, is his fourth novel. To get the details right for the new thriller, he drew on his boyhood in Scotland and scouted locations for scenes in the book while attending Bloody Scotland in 2019 and again in ’22. His work explores characters pitted against forces larger than themselves. Both on an off the page, he's fascinated with politics and issues of accountability and justice.

His recent short stories have appeared in Rock and a Hard Place; Retreats from Oblivion: The Journal of NoirCon, and in the short-story anthology Low Down Dirty Vote, vols. 2 and 3.

A Pacific Northwest native (mostly), he now lives in Philadelphia with his wife and three adult children. He's a member of Crime Writers of America (NY Chapter), Sisters in Crime (DE-Valley Chapter) and the International Association of Crime Writers, International Thriller Writers, Independent Book Publishers Assoc. and the Philadelphia Dramatists Centre.

Follow James on Twitter at: @jamesmccrone4 or on Facebook: @FaithlessElector

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Felicia Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars A Wild... and Scary Ride!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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The first female United States President is dead, supposedly from a heart attack, but even before an autopsy is completed, her vice-president is sworn in as the new president, and covert cells are activated. Before she’s laid to rest, key positions in the administration are replaced. A plan decades in the making for the ultimate power is almost complete.

FBI Agent Imogen Trager is furious at the fast-moving chain of events, and at herself. Had her Faithless Elector investigation had the successful conclusion of rooting out all the conspiracy members, including the leader, President Diane Redmond might still be alive… and Trager not heading some obscure, aimless department in the bureau.

Though she moves with caution, Gen doesn’t let any dust settle. Reaching out to some of her former department contacts, they track recent events leading up to and immediately following the president’s death with a new focus. They realize they were looking—or not looking—at the right people. Their investigation heats up… and the body count continues to rise, but Gen is caught off guard when one of the architects of the conspiracy—and her number one nemesis contacts her. He wants protection for what he knows. While his testimony could change everything, why should she trust the man who tried to kill her?

There’s no time to catch a breath as this read powers forward. Circumstances and allegiances change in the turn of a page, and sometimes I felt as though I needed a scorecard to keep up! Told in multiple points of view, each character is an active part of the whole regardless of which side of the conspiracy they’re on. It was quite telling that those on the dark side of history were more self-serving with personal motivations, while those trying to stop them saw a bigger picture and fought for a cause. Even poor Calder.

Like George Orwell’s 1984 and Octavia Butler’s Parable Series, Emergency Powers is eerily prophetic. In the current political climate, the events of the story don’t seem fantastical or exaggerated. Or fictional. And that’s the part which makes this wild ride a page-turner… and a little scary.

Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch and Timely Political Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2020
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A dark state has been pulling the strings behind the nation’s electoral process and even its justice system. Now a president has died, and this corrupt network is taking control. FBI Agent Imogen Trager chased earlier moves by this group in James McCrone’s first two political thrillers, “Faithless Elector” and “Dark Network.” But her allies and career suffered for it. In "Emergency Powers" Trager, aided by some tough collaborators, must outmaneuver the well-connected mastermind as he works to achieve his endgame. Part of his plan requires eliminating all loose ends, including a former Trager foe who helped the network achieve its objectives. Thus, the morally bankrupt operative turns to Trager for protection. Will she be able to trust the intel he’s providing or is it just a trap? This political thrill ride will keep you reading, and making comparisons to the gamesmanship and corrupt alliances in today’s political theater. The plot is compelling, the characters are well-drawn and the topic of election manipulation is timely. "Emergency Powers" is the perfect read for right now, as we head toward one of the most contentious elections in our nation’s history.
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Mark Schultz
5.0 out of 5 stars A wild and thrilling ride!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020
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This is such a good book! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.
McCrone has a rare super power, his plotting is so good! I was sorry when I reached the end of the story. A very satisfying ending, I might add.
Uncovering the plot to control the presidency bit by bit is amazing. So many little pieces that ultimately fit together with unbelievable precision.
There is so much I loved about this book, the characters, even minor players come across with depth, they seem so real. The dialogues are very organic and bring the characters to life. Settings and action are commendable, it all adds up to a wonderful book to read.
The best and worst part of this story is how real it seemed. I worry that it could come true.
I give “Emergency Powers” a score of 5 stars!
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Michael R. Stern
5.0 out of 5 stars Too close to real life to ignore
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2020
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First three electors are found dead. Then the President dies. "Emergency Powers" by James McCrone, is the third book in the Imogen Trager mystery series, and this one is engrossing. I read it in two days. A well-crafted tale of murder and intrigue about an "in plain sight" coup. The author has spun a story of how an election can be stolen right under our eyes. A fun story to read, but a thought-provoking one at the same time. Don't miss the series.
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