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Capital #2
Showdown in the Capital
When Anthony Schumacher took over as President of the United States, the nation breathed a much needed sigh of relief. The previous President had committed suicide after his plot to kill then-Vice President Schumacher unraveled, and the American people now just wanted to throw their support behind the new President. But political goodwill in Washington, D.C., only lasts so long, and the Democrats and terrorists were determined that the President’s honeymoon would be short-lived. The battle would rage after the President’s decision to reinstitute the military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay for captured enemy combatants. The liberals’ response was to politically damage the President the only way they knew how – by taking their case all the way up to the Supreme Court. Not content with waiting for the judicial system, the terrorists set a course to stop the President the only way they knew how – by killing him. Even the President’s family would be in the crosshairs. The clash between the Executive and Judicial Branches and the President’s fight for survival would come to a head in the tumultuous Showdown in the Capital.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 30, 2010
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Rob Shumaker
27 books21 followersRob Shumaker is an attorney living in Illinois. He received his J.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Law and his B.S. in political science from Illinois State University.
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July 16, 2024
I recently discovered this political thriller series by Rob Shumaker, which has gripped me during the early novels. Anthony Schumacher rose to power and now sits in the White House with an agenda, ready to ask the electorate for a formal mandate. A group seeking to neutralise the president and America as a whole is plotting something big, sure to toss the US Capitol into disarray. With a major legal case set to be argued before the Supreme Court and a country seeking leadership, the political stakes could not be higher. Yet, there is no shortage of controversy and outrage, which could lead to an explosive outcome and showdown on the streets of Washington. Rob Shumaker delivers another stunning book that has all the makings of a gripping series.
After a circuitous route from rural Indiana to the Oval Office, US President Anthony Schumacher helped the country relax. A number of trying years, headlined by a sitting president attempting to kill his own vice-president, saw Schumacher ascend into the presidency without ever having been elected. With happiness and an eagerness by Americans to support their new leader, President Schumacher hopes to lead the country effectively.
That political honeymoon is short lived, as many matters will require Schumacher’s attention. Heightened concerns about terrorism and what to do with a group that was captured and sits in a ultra-security prison awaits the president. His predecessor sought to have them tried under US law, which has significantly divided the country. After a few explosive events in and around the prison, President Schumacher makes a bold move and hopes to appease his base.
Supported by civil rights groups, the prisoners challenge the president’s ruling and have the US Supreme Court weigh in on the matter. All the while, a cell of terrorists is plotting something with POTUS in mind. With far reaching connections, no one is safe, though the anonymity of the cell makes their work all the more troubling.
An attack on the Capitol, a legal matter that could divide the country, and a man with no formal executive experience leading the country merely months before an election. All this comes together in an explosive political thriller that is sure to keep the reader flipping pages well into the night. Rob Shumaker has it all and keeps things moving with ease!
I love a great political thriller Rob Shumaker checks many of the boxes. There is so much going on in this book as I dove deeply into this thriller. There is a strong narrative foundation that propels things in a forward direction. Shumaker taps into poignant storylines that are ripped from the headlines and develops a base, peppering it with key themes that help add momentum. Characters build on themselves from the opening pages and leave the reader eager to learn more. Those characters who return from the series debut add a flavouring like no other.
The political landscape is presented effectively throughout and fuels strong plot development. Shumaker learned from his debut and did not cram as much into one book, but there was still a sense of superficial delivery on some aspects I deemed central and important to the story. Those things surrounding the Supreme Court could surely have received more time and politicking, in my opinion. However, I continue to reserve judgment, as I am not sure how Shumaker is seeking to craft this series and if the Schumacher presidency is central to all novels.
Kudos Mr. Shumaker, for another stunning political thriller!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
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After a circuitous route from rural Indiana to the Oval Office, US President Anthony Schumacher helped the country relax. A number of trying years, headlined by a sitting president attempting to kill his own vice-president, saw Schumacher ascend into the presidency without ever having been elected. With happiness and an eagerness by Americans to support their new leader, President Schumacher hopes to lead the country effectively.
That political honeymoon is short lived, as many matters will require Schumacher’s attention. Heightened concerns about terrorism and what to do with a group that was captured and sits in a ultra-security prison awaits the president. His predecessor sought to have them tried under US law, which has significantly divided the country. After a few explosive events in and around the prison, President Schumacher makes a bold move and hopes to appease his base.
Supported by civil rights groups, the prisoners challenge the president’s ruling and have the US Supreme Court weigh in on the matter. All the while, a cell of terrorists is plotting something with POTUS in mind. With far reaching connections, no one is safe, though the anonymity of the cell makes their work all the more troubling.
An attack on the Capitol, a legal matter that could divide the country, and a man with no formal executive experience leading the country merely months before an election. All this comes together in an explosive political thriller that is sure to keep the reader flipping pages well into the night. Rob Shumaker has it all and keeps things moving with ease!
I love a great political thriller Rob Shumaker checks many of the boxes. There is so much going on in this book as I dove deeply into this thriller. There is a strong narrative foundation that propels things in a forward direction. Shumaker taps into poignant storylines that are ripped from the headlines and develops a base, peppering it with key themes that help add momentum. Characters build on themselves from the opening pages and leave the reader eager to learn more. Those characters who return from the series debut add a flavouring like no other.
The political landscape is presented effectively throughout and fuels strong plot development. Shumaker learned from his debut and did not cram as much into one book, but there was still a sense of superficial delivery on some aspects I deemed central and important to the story. Those things surrounding the Supreme Court could surely have received more time and politicking, in my opinion. However, I continue to reserve judgment, as I am not sure how Shumaker is seeking to craft this series and if the Schumacher presidency is central to all novels.
Kudos Mr. Shumaker, for another stunning political thriller!
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
March 27, 2024
A must read
This series is incredible!
I couldn’t stop reading well into the night……the history, the action, the interaction of the characters is spellbinding.
If only we had politicians with the integrity Shumaker gives his characters.
This series is incredible!
I couldn’t stop reading well into the night……the history, the action, the interaction of the characters is spellbinding.
If only we had politicians with the integrity Shumaker gives his characters.
February 27, 2022
Seriously
And we wonder why neighbors can no longer have a civil discourse on anything. This book was nothing more than a cartoon narrative. All Democrats evil fall Republicans God like. Disgraceful
And we wonder why neighbors can no longer have a civil discourse on anything. This book was nothing more than a cartoon narrative. All Democrats evil fall Republicans God like. Disgraceful
November 24, 2025
I started this because I liked the first book. This one is a little one-sided on the two-party system. If you can get past all of that, it's an interesting story that can add to your paranoia. I try to read books that help me escape from what is going on in real life. The back and forth about the left and the right sounded too much like what is going on today in the real world. I will probably come back to the series, but only after I have let some time go by.
August 17, 2025
Ugh
I read the first book in the series. It was ok, so I tried another.
This one is just dumb. The legal discussion borders on ridiculous (real trial lawyers don't act this way) , the story has the "hero arrives just in the nick of time" motif (3times), and the ending is absurd.
Sorry, I'm done with this series.
I read the first book in the series. It was ok, so I tried another.
This one is just dumb. The legal discussion borders on ridiculous (real trial lawyers don't act this way) , the story has the "hero arrives just in the nick of time" motif (3times), and the ending is absurd.
Sorry, I'm done with this series.
July 9, 2023
When Sam Schumacher helps Anna secure a summer intern gig...???
Anna Schumacher is the President's youngest daughter and just finished up her third year college. 'Dad I want to work at the National Archives!'.......
Anna Schumacher is the President's youngest daughter and just finished up her third year college. 'Dad I want to work at the National Archives!'.......
August 21, 2021
Unbelievable
Terrific. Exciting. A page turner. Great FBI Work. This was the fastest read book in my 81 year life span
Terrific. Exciting. A page turner. Great FBI Work. This was the fastest read book in my 81 year life span
September 8, 2021
Showdowm
I enjoyed this book even a little far fetched about some of the characters being the hero. Hope to read more or hi books.
I enjoyed this book even a little far fetched about some of the characters being the hero. Hope to read more or hi books.
November 18, 2022
Great reading
The author does a great job of weaving characters, backgrounds and technicals into page turning suspense that never fails to keep the reader engaged.
The author does a great job of weaving characters, backgrounds and technicals into page turning suspense that never fails to keep the reader engaged.
November 28, 2022
You won’t believe the plot.
The story started normal but went off the rails and you find your self rooting for the new guy. Great story that will keep you up late.
The story started normal but went off the rails and you find your self rooting for the new guy. Great story that will keep you up late.
August 18, 2023
Good story an plot twist but wordy
Great plot, but the narration is very wordy and repetitive so I kept losing track of things in the beginning of the story.
Great plot, but the narration is very wordy and repetitive so I kept losing track of things in the beginning of the story.
November 3, 2023
great read!!!!
Really enjoyed this book it was a great page turner that you didn’t want to put down. Now on to next in series.
Really enjoyed this book it was a great page turner that you didn’t want to put down. Now on to next in series.
December 10, 2024
Another enjoyable read.
While I like political fiction, Rob Shumaker takes to another level by creating great characters that you really get to "know."
While I like political fiction, Rob Shumaker takes to another level by creating great characters that you really get to "know."
June 25, 2025
Excellent
October 10, 2025
From 2010-2025
It is uncanny that Rob Shumaker’s book written in 2010 is so like event happening in 2025. It is as good read.
It is uncanny that Rob Shumaker’s book written in 2010 is so like event happening in 2025. It is as good read.
Read
June 1, 2014Good read.
If you like action, this book is action from beginning to end.
Politically it is more right then left. If you learn left, it is still a good book.
Curt
If you like action, this book is action from beginning to end.
Politically it is more right then left. If you learn left, it is still a good book.
Curt
August 18, 2015
A very good story
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