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Ameritocracy #3
Echo Chamber
She set out to transform American democracy. Now she's afraid of what will happen if she succeeds. Mia Rhodes created Ameritocracy to make it possible for anyone to become president. But as her online political competition races toward its finale, it's poised to elect a Machiavellian manipulator with a winning smile, leaving Mia to wonder whether she's changed anything at all. As the competition builds to its spectacular final debate in Washington, DC, Mia and her team must question everything they've done so far, and defeat a threat to democracy they had never imagined.
- GenresThriller
1 pages, Audio CD
First published June 1, 2018
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A.C. Fuller
29 books141 followersOnce a journalist in New York, A.C. Fuller now writes stories at the intersection of media, politics, and technology. Before he began writing full time, he was an adjunct professor of journalism at NYU and an English teacher at Northwest Indian College.
He lives with his wife, two children, and two dogs near Seattle. For a free copy of one of A.C.'s books, check out: http://www.acfuller.com/readerclub/
He lives with his wife, two children, and two dogs near Seattle. For a free copy of one of A.C.'s books, check out: http://www.acfuller.com/readerclub/
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July 17, 2018
This series started good, had a good purpose. Every book after that downward slide started. Headlines full of How Facebook interfere with 2016 election and the people behind it. Definitely do not recommend this series.
January 14, 2019
This fascinating novel by the author A.C. Fuller is the 3rd and final part of the "Ameritocracy" trilogy.
Story-telling is once more of a very good quality, the storyline is very well structured and composed, and besides that the story produces real believable characters.
It's a fast-paced book, which is divided into 3 parts, all with a lot of great lifelike interactions between all the characters, and the story will take you on a political ride towards Washington D.C. and the presidential election of 2020.
This story continues with Mia Rhodes, and her baby the independent presidential website called "Ameritocracy", back in business, but now her former lover and backer Peter Colton, billionaire and CEO of Colton Industries, has entered the race himself for the independent candidate, and now because of that Mia feels betrayed and lost.
When also still in part 1 of the book there's Benjamin, their lead tech guy who turns out to be a traitor working for Peter Colton, who with the backing of Colton is giving sensitive false information about the other candidates, and so Mia and her colleague Steph have no other option then to sack him.
Parts 2 and 3 are featuring mostly in and around Washington D.C., and its there that Mia will fiercely start to fight back in an attempt to regain control of her baby "Ameritocracy" against Peter Colton, and his treacherous and misleading manipulative behaviour.
What follows is an intriguing and thrilling story about "Ameritocracy" and its candidates, and the story will finally come to a very surprising and entertaining end about this hugely exciting presidential campaign period with all its highs and lows.
Very much recommended, because this "Ameritocracy" trilogy is truly great, and certainly this last part has been enthralling, and that's why I call this book: "A Very Intriguing & Presidential Ending"!
Story-telling is once more of a very good quality, the storyline is very well structured and composed, and besides that the story produces real believable characters.
It's a fast-paced book, which is divided into 3 parts, all with a lot of great lifelike interactions between all the characters, and the story will take you on a political ride towards Washington D.C. and the presidential election of 2020.
This story continues with Mia Rhodes, and her baby the independent presidential website called "Ameritocracy", back in business, but now her former lover and backer Peter Colton, billionaire and CEO of Colton Industries, has entered the race himself for the independent candidate, and now because of that Mia feels betrayed and lost.
When also still in part 1 of the book there's Benjamin, their lead tech guy who turns out to be a traitor working for Peter Colton, who with the backing of Colton is giving sensitive false information about the other candidates, and so Mia and her colleague Steph have no other option then to sack him.
Parts 2 and 3 are featuring mostly in and around Washington D.C., and its there that Mia will fiercely start to fight back in an attempt to regain control of her baby "Ameritocracy" against Peter Colton, and his treacherous and misleading manipulative behaviour.
What follows is an intriguing and thrilling story about "Ameritocracy" and its candidates, and the story will finally come to a very surprising and entertaining end about this hugely exciting presidential campaign period with all its highs and lows.
Very much recommended, because this "Ameritocracy" trilogy is truly great, and certainly this last part has been enthralling, and that's why I call this book: "A Very Intriguing & Presidential Ending"!
May 31, 2018
kindle unlimited, ...this was a good story, but nothing stuck out at me as much as the previous one where, when forced to make a choice between vanilla or chocolate, the not supposed to be a politician asked if he could choose neopolitan, which is pretty much what politics is most times. Politics is what is or will be affecting you, your children, your grandchildren, the planet, for years to come...it's not about a 'leader', it's about all the countries' leaders being fit, and fair, and knowledgeable...because one stupid blowhard can cause the entire planet to be a nuclear wasteland.
She set out to transform American democracy. Now she's afraid of what will happen if she succeeds.
Mia Rhodes created Ameritocracy to make it possible for anyone to become president. But as her online political competition races towards its finale, it's poised to elect a Machiavellian manipulator with a winning smile, leaving Mia to wonder whether she's changed anything at all.
Worse still, this surprise candidate seems at first glance to be a good choice. His positions are solid and his popularity is well-founded. Yet his entire candidacy is a betrayal, and his secrets make him dangerous to the country, and to Mia.
As the competition builds to its spectacular final debate in Washington D.C., Mia and her team must question everything they've done so far, and defeat a threat to democracy they had never imagined.
Book 1: OPEN PRIMARY
Book 2: OFF MESSAGE
Book 3: ECHO CHAMBER
these are 3 book CLOSED {resolved} arc, though there may or may not be plans for #4 and #5 but as different ongoing stories
She set out to transform American democracy. Now she's afraid of what will happen if she succeeds.
Mia Rhodes created Ameritocracy to make it possible for anyone to become president. But as her online political competition races towards its finale, it's poised to elect a Machiavellian manipulator with a winning smile, leaving Mia to wonder whether she's changed anything at all.
Worse still, this surprise candidate seems at first glance to be a good choice. His positions are solid and his popularity is well-founded. Yet his entire candidacy is a betrayal, and his secrets make him dangerous to the country, and to Mia.
As the competition builds to its spectacular final debate in Washington D.C., Mia and her team must question everything they've done so far, and defeat a threat to democracy they had never imagined.
Book 1: OPEN PRIMARY
Book 2: OFF MESSAGE
Book 3: ECHO CHAMBER
these are 3 book CLOSED {resolved} arc, though there may or may not be plans for #4 and #5 but as different ongoing stories
June 12, 2018
In the 3rd installment of the Ameritocracy series, AC Fuller, raises the stakes. Not only are we brought into the home stretch of the open competition for a truly independent candidate for President, but there are enough twists, turns, surprises and challenges along the way to keep you flipping pages. Mia Rhodes, the creator of the competition is at the center of everything.
Not just as the organizer but with personal relationships with many of the key players both on-stage (Peter, ex-lover and now leading candidate), behind the scenes (tech team who may or may not be loyal to her), family (father who is a former politician with a keen interest in the competition) and friends (Alex Vane from the Barker).
A.C. Fuller, keeps the many, many balls in the air at all times, expertly raising the stakes, risks and tension as the election nears. It's a wild ride with an unexpected finish.
Or is it. The only complaint I have is that Book 3, although marketed as the end of the series, still has so much left to tell. We may have to start our own online campaign to get AC Fuller to continue this series because I want more.
Not just as the organizer but with personal relationships with many of the key players both on-stage (Peter, ex-lover and now leading candidate), behind the scenes (tech team who may or may not be loyal to her), family (father who is a former politician with a keen interest in the competition) and friends (Alex Vane from the Barker).
A.C. Fuller, keeps the many, many balls in the air at all times, expertly raising the stakes, risks and tension as the election nears. It's a wild ride with an unexpected finish.
Or is it. The only complaint I have is that Book 3, although marketed as the end of the series, still has so much left to tell. We may have to start our own online campaign to get AC Fuller to continue this series because I want more.
February 18, 2020
I liked this book, but… it was a let-down after the first two books, for me.
One of the reasons I have really enjoyed this series is because they have hope: the political system is accurately depicted as having huge flaws, but there is an optimism and idealism, a hope that those flaws can be overcome for the good of the country. That is still present in this book (especially in its conclusion), but… for most of the book, it made me pessimistic. Part of that is that the problems that looked impossible to solve for much of this book seem very similar to the actual real-life problems that plague politics today.
I also suspect that part of this is because I hate reading about (or dealing with) untrustworthy people and… there is one prominent character for whom the word untrustworthy feels like a massive understatement. And that hurts because that untrustworthiness wasn't always so evident. And untrustworthy people who can convince us to trust them are the scariest people of all. And I don't tend to want to be scared when I'm reading for pleasure.
One of the reasons I have really enjoyed this series is because they have hope: the political system is accurately depicted as having huge flaws, but there is an optimism and idealism, a hope that those flaws can be overcome for the good of the country. That is still present in this book (especially in its conclusion), but… for most of the book, it made me pessimistic. Part of that is that the problems that looked impossible to solve for much of this book seem very similar to the actual real-life problems that plague politics today.
I also suspect that part of this is because I hate reading about (or dealing with) untrustworthy people and… there is one prominent character for whom the word untrustworthy feels like a massive understatement. And that hurts because that untrustworthiness wasn't always so evident. And untrustworthy people who can convince us to trust them are the scariest people of all. And I don't tend to want to be scared when I'm reading for pleasure.
December 6, 2018
This was the 3rd in the series and the conclusion to an online nominating process for picking a candidate for President of the US. The first 2 went through the trials and tribulations of setting up the site, warding off hackers, and trying to keep the site clean form excess money and buying votes. Certain candidates, who lead the contest, are eliminated due to various reasons. A strong candidate comes forward at the end of the second book, and this book centers around him. He also happens to be the backer of the site. Mia and her team try to find out about some of his deals and how he is trying to steal the election process.
This is a good series and reflects on our political market of today. It hits on all of the questionable antics of candidates and what extremes they are willing to go just to win.
I though this book reached a little, to complete the project, but in the end, I enjoyed the series.
This is a good series and reflects on our political market of today. It hits on all of the questionable antics of candidates and what extremes they are willing to go just to win.
I though this book reached a little, to complete the project, but in the end, I enjoyed the series.
June 1, 2018
A happy marriage between a political thriller and a hacker thriller, the final book in the Ameritocracy trilogy is a finely calibrated takedown of the feedback loop we find ourselves in via social media, news funnels, and action groups. I loved it. Yes, I turned the pages pretty fast because I wanted to know who won the open online presidential primary of the series title, but I slowed myself down to take in all the juicy high-tech details, especially after the overclocker, one of my favorite characters from Fuller's Alex Vane Media Thriller series, showed up. Love and betrayal combine with a brave, basic democratic election experiment in a climate of money and celebrity politics for a crisply-written, page-turning roller coaster ride of a book. Highly recommended!!
June 4, 2018
" You know you're in for a good ride."
The final book in the Ameritocracy Trilogy, Echo Chamber, continues the suspense as the final days before voting arrive. With Peter Compton's last minute candidacy and meteoric climb in the poles threatening to destabilise the whole concept as well as opening the team up to accusations of fraud, every minute aspect of security has to be rechecked - and there are nasty surprises in store.
The entire series has been an emotionally enthralling technological thriller, opening up fresh ideas and some disturbing implications about our society. Well written with good characterisation, this political race is also a spellbinding edge-of-the-seat mystery thriller. Not to be missed.
The final book in the Ameritocracy Trilogy, Echo Chamber, continues the suspense as the final days before voting arrive. With Peter Compton's last minute candidacy and meteoric climb in the poles threatening to destabilise the whole concept as well as opening the team up to accusations of fraud, every minute aspect of security has to be rechecked - and there are nasty surprises in store.
The entire series has been an emotionally enthralling technological thriller, opening up fresh ideas and some disturbing implications about our society. Well written with good characterisation, this political race is also a spellbinding edge-of-the-seat mystery thriller. Not to be missed.
June 1, 2018
Wow! Before Ameritocracy I never thought I'd be excited about politics, much less those across the pond. A.C. Fuller does an exceptional job with this series, weaving in characters from the Alex Vane Media Series.
The twists in the plot kept me guessing, each more surprising and thrilling than the last. With the way the world is heading, Ameritocracy has the potential to become a reality. That brilliant, terrible realisation scared me in a way I've not experienced before.
Echo Chamber is an immensely satisfying read with the perfect ending. Whether you are interested in American politics or not, there are plenty of things to love about this series.
The twists in the plot kept me guessing, each more surprising and thrilling than the last. With the way the world is heading, Ameritocracy has the potential to become a reality. That brilliant, terrible realisation scared me in a way I've not experienced before.
Echo Chamber is an immensely satisfying read with the perfect ending. Whether you are interested in American politics or not, there are plenty of things to love about this series.
May 31, 2018
Echo Chamber is a superb conclusion to the Ameritocracy trilogy. (I couldn't put it down.) At this point, the motivation of key characters becomes questionable and critical... Who's to be trusted? Mia keeps up with the fast pace of it all, while dealing with her own personal life issues.
I really enjoyed watching the Ameritocracy process play out to a satisfying conclusion. A.C. Fuller's grasp of the political process makes this novel educational as well as a great read, and you have to ask yourself: In reality, could Ameritocracy work in our own American political system? Food for thought— Loved it!
I really enjoyed watching the Ameritocracy process play out to a satisfying conclusion. A.C. Fuller's grasp of the political process makes this novel educational as well as a great read, and you have to ask yourself: In reality, could Ameritocracy work in our own American political system? Food for thought— Loved it!
June 1, 2018
It's hard to believe a book about politics can bring you to the ending with goose bumps, but this one did. Everything that happens is realistic to the point where you begin to worry if something is already going on. In this final book of the trilogy Peter gains a strong lead over the other Ameritocracy candidates, and the world starts collapsing around Mia. The story definitely shows how a tech-savvy candidate can fool the voters. If you haven't read the first two books in this series, read them first. But do read this book. Not only is it a great, thrilling story, but it shows a lot of the problems in the American system of politics.
May 31, 2018
Loved it! Echo Chamber by A.C. Fuller is a satisfying conclusion to the Ameritocracy trilogy. I had a hard time putting it down because I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen to one of the main characters and how it was all going to play out. The story was intense until the end. I also think it is cool how Mr. Fuller weaves characters from his other books into the storyline.
Echo Chamber is non-stop action and intrigue, and all three of the Ameritocracy books are a good investment and addition to anyone’s reading list.
Echo Chamber is non-stop action and intrigue, and all three of the Ameritocracy books are a good investment and addition to anyone’s reading list.
May 31, 2018
I am voluntarily reviewing an ARC of this book. This is the third book in this series. It shows how our democracy can be changed by even one person. Mia Rhodes thought she was doing a good thing when she made it possible for anyone to become president, Ameritocracy was born. It is an online political competition. She thought the front runner was the right person to go with, but now, she isn't so sure. Things just aren't what they appear to be. Now Mia and her team have to find a way to stop him before he destroys not only Mia but the United States.
September 1, 2019
On no!
Mr Fuller writes the kind of books that you can't put down. The bad thing is that you read fast because you love the book but then it ends! Since I read the first Alex Vane book (Anonymous Source), I have only read A.C. Fuller. His writing is amazing. I have finished two series.
The characters were very well developed and believable. The dialogue flowed smoothly and was very realistic. The plots are exciting. There was no profanity or sexual scenes. But the books are exciting. I would recommend his books to anyone.
Mr Fuller writes the kind of books that you can't put down. The bad thing is that you read fast because you love the book but then it ends! Since I read the first Alex Vane book (Anonymous Source), I have only read A.C. Fuller. His writing is amazing. I have finished two series.
The characters were very well developed and believable. The dialogue flowed smoothly and was very realistic. The plots are exciting. There was no profanity or sexual scenes. But the books are exciting. I would recommend his books to anyone.
May 26, 2020
This trilogy is the best I have read this year. If you are into politics at all then you will be enthralled with this trilogy. It is a trilogy and needs to be read in order to really understand the story. I am beyond words to describe how this trilogy has affected me. There is one twist and it is a duzzy. Politics is the name of the game in this trilogy and you will not be disappointed if you have any interest in politics at all. Even if you do not care for politics you will still be entertained by the writing and the characters.
May 31, 2018
The third installment in this series was terrific! Love the premise and there are lots of unexpected twists and turns.
I met AC Fuller at a writer's conference, and because thrillers are my favorite, was excited to read his books. When he announced this series, I jumped on it. Sadly for me, I had to wait for each subsequent book to be written. Lucky for you, you can read them all right now! :)
I love these characters and hope to see them in future books. Well done!
I met AC Fuller at a writer's conference, and because thrillers are my favorite, was excited to read his books. When he announced this series, I jumped on it. Sadly for me, I had to wait for each subsequent book to be written. Lucky for you, you can read them all right now! :)
I love these characters and hope to see them in future books. Well done!
May 31, 2018
Wow, the best one yet! I recommend this book! This is a current, edgy, and suspenseful political/techno thriller. All the books in this series have great plots, all within the realm of possibility. I do not consider myself a ‘political animal’ but I found these books engrossing, with enough other aspects to the plot to catch you up in the whirlwind and keep you suspended until the end. You will never look at politics or social media the same again.
June 8, 2018
Echo Chamber is the third and final book in the Ameritocracy series. This should not be read as a standalone and the books should be read in the order written. I wasn't sure how the author was going to top the first two books in the series, but he managed to do that with Echo Chamber. And he also tied up all of the loose ends. Of course he did leave unanswered the question as to which candidates won in the November election, but we'll just have to imagine our own ending for that one.
June 9, 2018
I thought this was a great ending for the trilogy. Mia is good to the end, making decisions that are in line with Ameritocracy. I liked how she finally got to connect with her father. Peter Colton does give some not so surprizing speeches in the debates but his actions speak louder than words. The actual winner was not a surprize and it was nice to see Malcolm with Mia at the end complating the next four months of the actual general election race.
September 8, 2018
As Ameritocracy approaches its final debate, it has survived Easter European hackers, lawsuits, an armed gunman and disruption from every direction. Even leading candidates, a porn star and a Hollywood hero, abandon her cause. Will founder Mia Rhodes throw in the towel or let Ameritocracy crash and burn? Author A.C. Fuller creates a conclusion you won't see coming, one that makes this trilogy a must read for every American voter. I loved it.
August 24, 2019
Great trilogy
I saved my review for the last book since I was so anxious to start the next book I didn’t take time to write reviews. This was one great 3 book read and yes I hope for more. Take it to end of election but don’t stop there. Put her and her crew into more politics. Quinn can be another book but bringing Alex with Quinn and all the rest can be lots of books. Look at Clive Cussler. Lots of books for each of the characters. Well done
I saved my review for the last book since I was so anxious to start the next book I didn’t take time to write reviews. This was one great 3 book read and yes I hope for more. Take it to end of election but don’t stop there. Put her and her crew into more politics. Quinn can be another book but bringing Alex with Quinn and all the rest can be lots of books. Look at Clive Cussler. Lots of books for each of the characters. Well done
October 21, 2019
What a ride! Twists and turns through the entire series. And the fact that I read this during this election cycle - simply coincidence. However, this series was written with realistic overtones, and I could actually picture the entire story running in parallel with today's world.
In the author notes, he says he's willing to revisit Ameritocarcy to detail what happens during the resulting general election, so we'll see if we get another visit from Mia.
In the author notes, he says he's willing to revisit Ameritocarcy to detail what happens during the resulting general election, so we'll see if we get another visit from Mia.
September 2, 2019
Politics, technology, and gullibility
Can technology be used to create, change, and form our opinions? The third volume of this series shows us how that could happen. It should also make us consider whether, in general, we primarily attend to thoughts and ideas that support views that we already have.
Can technology be used to create, change, and form our opinions? The third volume of this series shows us how that could happen. It should also make us consider whether, in general, we primarily attend to thoughts and ideas that support views that we already have.
November 1, 2021
Ugh. The author seemed to put up several ways for the story to end satisfyingly, and then ruined it with technobabble. HTML7? Seriously? And it was all tech, no savvy on Mia’s part at all. Sad, sad ending to an otherwise interesting (if a bit overdone with 30-something-women constantly soaking in wine) political thought fiction.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 10, 2025
Fuller Makes One Think
I read all three of the Ameritocracy books back to back. Fascinating and believable possibilities are presented. Will we ever see a viable third party candidate that can challenge with limited campaign funding and a short campaign timetable? I don’t know, but I’d like to think that America could try! Thanks, AC!
I read all three of the Ameritocracy books back to back. Fascinating and believable possibilities are presented. Will we ever see a viable third party candidate that can challenge with limited campaign funding and a short campaign timetable? I don’t know, but I’d like to think that America could try! Thanks, AC!
June 2, 2018
Echo Chamber is the third book is a series about a young lady Mia Rhodes who decided that anyone could become president!! Interesting people from every walk of life agreed with her and Ameritocracy was born. An awesome read!!
Emmy McCabe
Emmy McCabe
June 13, 2018
Excellent five star star series!
Full of technical internet which I couldn't follow very well, but it was a good read. I enjoyed the series and have read all three books.
Full of technical internet which I couldn't follow very well, but it was a good read. I enjoyed the series and have read all three books.
June 15, 2020
I wish it were true!
If only there was a proof of concept that we could vote another way. This book certainly shows some pros and cons.
If only there was a proof of concept that we could vote another way. This book certainly shows some pros and cons.
August 23, 2020
Ameritocracy - couldn’t put the series down
Love love love AC Fuller! The three books set of Ameritocracy is one of the best series I’ve had the pleasure to read in a long time!
Love love love AC Fuller! The three books set of Ameritocracy is one of the best series I’ve had the pleasure to read in a long time!
June 4, 2018
This is third and final book in the Ameritocracy series. When I discovered it, I had to go get the first two, and then read through all three in very short order!
The writing was in a very accessible style, and it was easy to read through quickly - although this definitely does NOT mean that it is short on detail, or character development, or anything else. Quite the opposite, in fact, as the suspense and my concern for the characters propelled me along.
This book was a very entertaining work of fiction, and at the same time raises some thought-provoking questions about our political system, our technology obsession, and our very ways of thinking!
I am impressed with A.C. Fuller, and I am going to head over to Amazon and grab the Alex Vane series to read next!
The writing was in a very accessible style, and it was easy to read through quickly - although this definitely does NOT mean that it is short on detail, or character development, or anything else. Quite the opposite, in fact, as the suspense and my concern for the characters propelled me along.
This book was a very entertaining work of fiction, and at the same time raises some thought-provoking questions about our political system, our technology obsession, and our very ways of thinking!
I am impressed with A.C. Fuller, and I am going to head over to Amazon and grab the Alex Vane series to read next!
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