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A political thriller about fixers vetting a Supreme Court nominee amidst murders.
Tom Rosenstiel, a writer known for political thrillers, presents Shining City as a tense narrative centered on Peter Rena and his partner Randi Brooks. These two professionals operate as fixers, tasked with erasing the problems of powerful figures for profit. Their latest assignment involves vetting Judge Roland Madison, a Supreme Court nominee hired by the White House. Madison is described as a legal giant but also a political maverick whose views threaten to complicate an already difficult confirmation process. The plot shifts when a series of seemingly random killings begins to overlap with Rena’s investigation. Judge Madison emerges as a possible target in this dangerous convergence. The story draws on the tradition of political noir, focusing on the intersection of high-stakes government work and personal survival. Rosenstiel structures the narrative around the tension between professional duty and mortal danger. This book suits readers who enjoy grounded thrillers involving legal politics and covert operations. It may not appeal to those seeking supernatural elements or historical fiction.
Published by Ecco Press in February 2017, this novel sits within the contemporary American political thriller genre. It reflects anxieties surrounding judicial appointments and executive power during that specific period.
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This book offers a compelling entry point for readers who appreciate grounded narratives over supernatural spectacle. It focuses on the intense professional duty and mortal danger faced by fixers erasing the problems of powerful figures. Those interested in the mechanics of vetting a Supreme Court nominee will find the political intricacies engaging. The story highlights how personal survival intersects with high-stakes government work, providing a tense atmosphere without relying on genre clichés. It is ideal for those who enjoy legal politics and covert operations, offering a realistic look at the dangers lurking behind official nominations.
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Tom Rosenstiel delivers a tense narrative centered on fixers Peter Rena and Randi Brooks as they navigate the vetting of Judge Roland Madison. The plot effectively merges political intrigue with the threat of seemingly random killings, creating a dangerous convergence that keeps the stakes high. The author draws successfully on the tradition of political noir, focusing on the tension between professional duty and mortal danger. This approach ensures the story remains grounded in legal politics rather than drifting into speculative fiction. It is best suited for readers who prefer realistic thrillers involving government work and covert operations over supernatural elements or historical settings.
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