Machtswoord

by Clay Jacobsen

Challenged to create a sensational story for the sweeps ratings period, Investigative television reporter Mark Taylor embarks on what becomes the most dangerous adventure of his career.

Taking a fresh look behind the scenes of the political process, Mark expects to to find a strong bias in the polling questions and how the results are reported. Instead He uncovers something else?more sinister and evil than he had ever expected.

A clandestine group of media elite is manipulating the country to their own twisted ideals, and only Mark stands in their way.

Suspense blends with romance when Mark meets and falls in love with Tracy Faircloth, granddaughter of the mysterious circle's leader. He must choose between his career or the truth, and all hangs in the balance as he seeks to bring down the Circle of Seven.

Genres: Christian Fiction

Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a tense, but enjoyable, fictional look at what might happen in the United States if a small group of people controlled all major media and were able to influence opinion polls because they generated them, and the lengths they might be willing to go to in order to cover their tracks. It was thought provoking to me and made me consider what Christians in the media must face at times. The plot includes murder, romance, newly found Christian faith, and a surprise twist I actually didn't see coming. The fact that the author actually had Jason Reynolds care about at least one person, his granddaughter, made it seem more real to me than if he had been completely evil. Clay Jacobsen is a new author to me, but I intend to try another book and see if his others are this good.

[Huub Nollet · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boek uitgekozen bij de Kringloop op basis van de info achterop. Thema trok mij aan en wilde dit verhaal dus wel lezen. Thema blijft prima, maar kreeg het gevoel dat de helft van het boek over geloof ging en dat alles daarom draaide. Voor mij veel te veel van het goede en daar knapte ik behoorlijk over af. Had ik dit van te voren gelezen, had ik dit boek nooit meegenomen. Dat er mensen zijn die aan het geloof alles linken: prima, maar niet voor mij. Dit leek wel op in Amerika de evangeliedominees. Voor mij zijn dat zeer gevaarlijke demagogen en ontzettend hypocriet. En dat is eigenlijk jammer, want het thema is echt boeiend en verdient een beter lot.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Circle of Seven. The plot lines were well thought out and the characters were very believable. I also feel that Jacobsen did a great job of weaving scripture and salvation in to the drama.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book--just as good as the last one I read. I hated to see it finished. Great author! A little scary when you think it could be really happening--control of the media, public opinion polls... who knows if what we hear on the news is really accurate? How slanted is it? Does a small group control what we believe?

[Brad Burgin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story! I can't tell you have awesome and suspenseful this book was. I loved the character in the book and the relationships as well. I really loved the Christian aspects in all of Clay Jacobsen books. Well written and eye opening as well. Throughly enjoyed this book!

[Juls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Somewhat of a sequel to "The Lasko Interview". Some of the main characters are in this story. Another well researched, interesting story that I couldn't put down, especially at the end.

[Nathan Tate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good story. Probably should read it before you read Interview with the Devil. I didn't.

[Samantha]

AWESOME BOOK!!!