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The Representative
Following a horrific terrorist attack on the southern border, a handsome, charismatic former rocker and poet, John David (JD) Dothan unexpectedly wins his district in the Texas Legislature.
After the freshman liberal is befriended by an influential colleague, Rep. Ron Martinez, he finds himself sitting on the controversial Select Joint Committee on Immigration Reform with his "first love," Pro-Life State Senator Rachael Logan. Together, JD and Rachael become the public face of the prestigious committee's contentious legislation.
But the two are carrying not only the committee’s cause, but a destructive secret out of their mutual pasts' that could undermine it.
Ever burdened with the stresses of family and business, the poet delves further into his romantic past; even if that past has the potential to undermine his future as a legislator.
With the aid of his sharp but inexperienced Chief of Staff, Tryphena Taylor, he must navigate through a world where nothing is what it appears to be. Through a macabre twist of events that lead to a tumultuous rock bottom, Dothan is pulled not only towards the ugly reality of power, but his own redemption as well.
After the freshman liberal is befriended by an influential colleague, Rep. Ron Martinez, he finds himself sitting on the controversial Select Joint Committee on Immigration Reform with his "first love," Pro-Life State Senator Rachael Logan. Together, JD and Rachael become the public face of the prestigious committee's contentious legislation.
But the two are carrying not only the committee’s cause, but a destructive secret out of their mutual pasts' that could undermine it.
Ever burdened with the stresses of family and business, the poet delves further into his romantic past; even if that past has the potential to undermine his future as a legislator.
With the aid of his sharp but inexperienced Chief of Staff, Tryphena Taylor, he must navigate through a world where nothing is what it appears to be. Through a macabre twist of events that lead to a tumultuous rock bottom, Dothan is pulled not only towards the ugly reality of power, but his own redemption as well.
- GenresPolitics
236 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 2014
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About the author
Matt Minor
6 books10 followersMatt Minor presently serves as a Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives. He has worked as a political campaign manager and is a well-regarded public speaker. Matt has authored official state publications, oversees syndicated editorials, is a speechwriter and district radio legislative commentator.
Prior to his life in state politics Matt was a professional musician and entertainer; his numerous recordings receiving wide critical praise. Matt practices numerous other arts including the craft of poetry; an interest that has brought academic recognition.
Matt Minor lives with his wife Stacy on their ranch property in Wharton County, Texas. He maintains an apartment in Austin.
Prior to his life in state politics Matt was a professional musician and entertainer; his numerous recordings receiving wide critical praise. Matt practices numerous other arts including the craft of poetry; an interest that has brought academic recognition.
Matt Minor lives with his wife Stacy on their ranch property in Wharton County, Texas. He maintains an apartment in Austin.
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April 19, 2023
The over story was pretty good. Otherwise, the book was filled with typos. I came away thinking Matt Minor needs to take a course in grammar and spelling. The book was filled with grammar and spelling issues.
March 26, 2018
Just okay
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. The story is just okay. Didn't really grab my interest. It was not my kind of book. The story moved too slowly and lacked real focus.
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. The story is just okay. Didn't really grab my interest. It was not my kind of book. The story moved too slowly and lacked real focus.
February 21, 2022
Won a complementary copy from a Goodreads Giveaway a few years ago. About half way through I decided I didn't care if I finished. Wasn't enjoying the story or the characters.
September 6, 2015
I received this book from a goodreads giveaway.
I'm sorry, but I just have not enjoyed this book. I made it to Chapter 10 (about halfway through) and it's just not going anywhere. I don't like any of the characters and the plot is non-existent. Lots of grammatical errors.
I'm sorry, but I just have not enjoyed this book. I made it to Chapter 10 (about halfway through) and it's just not going anywhere. I don't like any of the characters and the plot is non-existent. Lots of grammatical errors.
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