Publisher's Synopsis
Can one honest man change the course of a nation?
From multiple award-winning and Amazon best-selling author Mikael Carlson of contemporary political thrillers comes a suspenseful drama that pits an inspirational leader against an unscrupulous politician in an election that captivates the country.
If you like House of Cards, you'll enjoy reading how The Michael Bennit Series turns the American political process upside down when the little guy is pitted against the Washington elite set on destroying him to preserve their power in these political dramas.
Former Green Beret turned history teacher Michael Bennit likes to inspire his students. After losing a bet to one of his classes, he finds himself running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Partnering with his students to campaign exclusively on social media, the race turns into a national sensation, and a sleazy incumbent fanatical about hanging onto his political power becomes desperate to destroy it- at any cost.
The iCandidate follows the plight of four people caught in the firestorm of mass media, social media, and dirty politics. In the end, lives with be changed, and the political landscape of the country forever altered, but will the lesson of it all be lost?
"The iCandidate is one of the best books that I have read in a long time and the characters and twists will keep you reading long into the night." -- Reviewed by Samantha Rivera for Readers' Favorite ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"The idea of an outsider running for Congress and winning is appealing to readers sick of politics as usual." -- Amazon Vine Reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
"This is extremely original. I have never read anything like it. I enjoyed the multiple perspectives that I was given. Each one gave a little bit more to the story and made me start to see the plot coming together." -- Amazon Vine Reviewer ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
* Silver Medal - Global Ebook Awards for Fantasy/Contemporary
* Finalist - Montaigne Medal for Most Thought-Provoking Book
* Winner - National Indie Excellence Award for Political Thriller
* Silver Medal- Reader's Favorite Book Awards for Fiction - Drama
The Michael Bennit Series is a four-book collection of high-stakes political thrillers filled with corruption, intrigue, scandals, secrets, and manipulation. It is a true understory story about a man who refuses to play the games political parties play and is devoted to what matters most: his students, his constituents, and the American people.
The iCandidate
The iCongressman
The iSpeaker
The iAmerican
Buy your copy and start the journey with Michael and his students today!
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