{"product_id":"the-means-9781476772615","title":"The Means","description":"\u003cb\u003ePart \u003ci\u003ePrimary Colors, \u003c\/i\u003e part \u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Means\u003c\/i\u003e is a \"compelling psychic drama\" (Forbes.com) and a \"tale of political intrigue\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Free Lance-Star\u003c\/i\u003e) that takes you deep into high-stakes politics where everyone has something to hide.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTom Pauley is a conservative trial attorney in Durham, NC, who is tapped by GOP leaders to campaign for the Governor's mansion. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the White House. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMitchell Mason is the president-elect of the United States, pushed into politics by a father determined to create a political dynasty. Mason manages the White House with a personal touch that makes as many friends as enemies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSamantha Davis is a child actor-turned-lawyer-turned-journalist, working her way up from the bottom in a competitive industry. She is determined and brilliant, and her dogged pursuit of a decade-old story could trigger a scandal that would upend the political landscape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Douglas Brunt's \"fast-paced, noirish novel\" (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) creates an incisive portrait of ambition, power, and what it takes to win in the ruthless world of politics today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Touchstone Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781476772615\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d","brand":"Douglas Brunt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44087296426165,"sku":"9781476772615","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_de85f751-205f-4506-ad1b-6a6f4d99638c.jpg?v=1714457259","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-means-9781476772615","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}