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Saint's Rest
In the peaceful countryside of the midwest a conspiracy has been born, its leaders among the most respected names in America. They believe their cause is to save the nation from leaders too timid to make the tough decisions. Their goal is the White House, and their principle weapon is so preposterous that no one would believe it exists.
Ben Driskill, Wall Street attorney and longtime buddy of President Charles Bonner, gets the first hint of the conspiracy when he finds his mentor Drew Summerhayes shot, an apparent suicide, at his Shelter Island home.
Summerhayes himself is so closely linked to the White House that the avid rumors about his death taint President Bonner, battling a re-election challenge from within his won party. Not trusting those closest to him, Bonner asks Ben Driskill to investigate quietly.
Then there are two more killings, this time on the bluffs above the Mississippi, at a serene little town in Iowa called Saints Rest. And before long Ben Driskill is trying to save more than Charlie Bonner's presidency. He's trying to save the future of free elections in the United States.
As in Thomas Gifford's New York Times bestseller, The Assassini , Ben Driskill is the quintessential ordinary man moved to extraordinary measures--too stubborn and too angry to see the odds against him.
Ben Driskill, Wall Street attorney and longtime buddy of President Charles Bonner, gets the first hint of the conspiracy when he finds his mentor Drew Summerhayes shot, an apparent suicide, at his Shelter Island home.
Summerhayes himself is so closely linked to the White House that the avid rumors about his death taint President Bonner, battling a re-election challenge from within his won party. Not trusting those closest to him, Bonner asks Ben Driskill to investigate quietly.
Then there are two more killings, this time on the bluffs above the Mississippi, at a serene little town in Iowa called Saints Rest. And before long Ben Driskill is trying to save more than Charlie Bonner's presidency. He's trying to save the future of free elections in the United States.
As in Thomas Gifford's New York Times bestseller, The Assassini , Ben Driskill is the quintessential ordinary man moved to extraordinary measures--too stubborn and too angry to see the odds against him.
448 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
Thomas Gifford
36 books28 followersThomas Eugene Gifford was a best-selling American author of thriller novels. He gained international fame with the suspense novel
The Wind Chill Factor
and later with the Vatican-based thriller
The Assassini
.
After graduating from Harvard he moved to the Twin Cities, MN where he and his wife, Kari Sandven, had two children (Thomas Eaton, Rachel Claire). Divorced in 1969, he went on to marry Camille D'Ambrose, a local actress. They moved to Los Angeles for a few years, then returned to Orono, MN. Novels continued to flow from his fountain pen through the years. Gifford eventually moved to New York--a city he loved whose people were of infinite importance to him.
In 1996, he turned his attention to renovating his childhood home in Dubuque, spending more time in Iowa than New York during his last years. He embraced the community of Dubuque, as they embraced their prodigal son. Featured in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Gifford recounted his every day occurrences, from learning the pleasure of getting a dog (Katie Maxwell, the Scottie) to peeves and pleasures of the town.
Diagnosed with terminal cancer in February, 2000, Gifford spent his remaining months reading, watching old movies, and chatting with friends and family. He passed away on an unseasonably warm Halloween, just as the ghosts and goblins started their tricks.
Gifford lived life large, had friends throughout the world, and lived life by his favorite credo--we're not here for a long time; we're here for a good time.
Gifford also published under the names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.
After graduating from Harvard he moved to the Twin Cities, MN where he and his wife, Kari Sandven, had two children (Thomas Eaton, Rachel Claire). Divorced in 1969, he went on to marry Camille D'Ambrose, a local actress. They moved to Los Angeles for a few years, then returned to Orono, MN. Novels continued to flow from his fountain pen through the years. Gifford eventually moved to New York--a city he loved whose people were of infinite importance to him.
In 1996, he turned his attention to renovating his childhood home in Dubuque, spending more time in Iowa than New York during his last years. He embraced the community of Dubuque, as they embraced their prodigal son. Featured in the Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Gifford recounted his every day occurrences, from learning the pleasure of getting a dog (Katie Maxwell, the Scottie) to peeves and pleasures of the town.
Diagnosed with terminal cancer in February, 2000, Gifford spent his remaining months reading, watching old movies, and chatting with friends and family. He passed away on an unseasonably warm Halloween, just as the ghosts and goblins started their tricks.
Gifford lived life large, had friends throughout the world, and lived life by his favorite credo--we're not here for a long time; we're here for a good time.
Gifford also published under the names Dana Clarins and Thomas Maxwell.
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September 30, 2023
Vorwahlkampf in einem Amerika, dass zwar schon eine Raumstation im Orbit des Mars hat aber immer noch im politischen Sumpf des 20. Jahrhunderts watet.
Der Roman fing stark an. Die politischen Machenschaften und Küngeleien werden verurteilt. Ein gewaltiger Rechtsruck wird angekündigt. Meine Hochachtung für diese Vorhersage eines Romans aus dem Jahre 1996.
Aber am Ende blieb alles viel zu wage. Die bei der deutschen Version namensgebende ultimative Waffe blieb im Nebel und der Politsumpf hat weiterhin das Sagen.
3 1/2 *
Der Roman fing stark an. Die politischen Machenschaften und Küngeleien werden verurteilt. Ein gewaltiger Rechtsruck wird angekündigt. Meine Hochachtung für diese Vorhersage eines Romans aus dem Jahre 1996.
Aber am Ende blieb alles viel zu wage. Die bei der deutschen Version namensgebende ultimative Waffe blieb im Nebel und der Politsumpf hat weiterhin das Sagen.
3 1/2 *
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September 4, 2018
Rasant, spannend - ein Politthriller der Extraklasse
May 6, 2021
Read in 1996. Tense politcal thriller.
December 2, 2024
Excelente thriller politico. Cheio de twists and turns, conspirações, traições, assassinatos em forma de acidentes, etc… muito à John Lê Carré. Vale bem a pena.
October 19, 2009
quite a political romp- alot of intrigue- backstabbing- and a very surprise ending- well worth reading- if only to see the politics behind the politics.
May 27, 2012
Crime na cidade de Saint's Rest, versão portuguesa.
Foi o primeiro contacto com este autor, e não fiquei maravilhado. Uma leitura agradável, mas não me parece que vá ler mais obras dele.
Foi o primeiro contacto com este autor, e não fiquei maravilhado. Uma leitura agradável, mas não me parece que vá ler mais obras dele.
July 31, 2013
Prometia ser uma boa leitura mas tive que fazer um grande esforço para o terminar; a parte politica foi demais para mim, e no final não resultou!
October 5, 2013
Decent p;olitical intrigue. But typical 1990’s writing where the Republicans are always the bad guys. At least one of the democrats was a villain too.
August 18, 2013
A good book, but not the best from Thomas Gifford.
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