Sedition (A Political Conspiracy Book 1)

Jan 22, Diane Rapp rated it really liked it. Explosive political thriller When the President of the United States suddenly dies of natural causes, the Vice President usually steps into the job. But what if the V. Does the Speaker of the House become President or would the courts say the new V.

P should fill the job? He injects a dose of reality into the narrative and allows the reader to appreciate this hair-raising tale of political intrigue. The heroine, Matti Harrold is a well-rounded character, the conspirators are believable, and the scenario seems possible. Hopefully the country will never face a real crisis of this magnitude and brave souls stand ready to defend us.

Any group with strong opinions might attract wacky people into its membership. We should all be grateful that America changes regimes without violence—just read this book to understand where that road could lead. A good novel should make readers think and I believe this one fills that role. Dec 06, Stephen Ormsby rated it really liked it.

When I was approached by Tom Abrahams to review his book, I was a little hesitant as I had had a number of authors find me asking the same question. It has been some time since then, but Tom has been very patient with me, making absolutely no demands on me to complete the review. There is a very good reason for that, which he knows.

This book is very good. Sedition was a book that surprised me. I hear you ask. The answer is very simple. This is a tense, taut political thriller that hits all When I was approached by Tom Abrahams to review his book, I was a little hesitant as I had had a number of authors find me asking the same question.

This is a tense, taut political thriller that hits all the marks. Whilst I am an Australian and do not know much of the United States political system, this book was written so well that the necessary holes were filled without making the process laborious as it went through the law to explain the whys of the main characters. Whilst there are a number of typos through it and a couple of odd sentences in my reading , this was due to reading an uncorrected proof. They do not slow the reading down too much as we jump from the crisis of both the President and Vice President being dead to there being no real succession plan in place.

America is at a stand-still. The Speaker and a member of the government both claim to be the right heir to the throne. But that is not all.

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There are external elements planning yet another downfall for the country. This book is exciting and fast paced. If you want to know more, then buy it. I liked it lots and I think you will too. Jul 02, Kate's Reads rated it really liked it. The United States is in the grip of a constitutional crisis when the President dies of an aneurism while there is not a sworn Vice President. The order of succession is under attack on all sides. Into this political soup enter the Daturans, a group of 6 who broke off from the Tea Party and want to affect change in Washington. With the crisis under way they plot to make the succession issue a non-issu "Sedition", a political thriller by Tom Abrahams, is a gripping tale of conspiracy and intrigue.

With the crisis under way they plot to make the succession issue a non-issue. The NSA knows about the Daturans through an informant. As the plot thickens Mattie Harrold, a code analyst is given the task of handling the informant. As she begins to uncover the plot she is hampered by her own agency. I don't want to give anymore away so I will leave it at that.

Mattie Harrold is a somewhat naive character who really comes into her own during the course of the story. The Daturans are a motley crew. There's an artist, a professor, a drunk, a political pundit and Sir Spencer the ringleader. Abrahams does a great job developing each of the characters and what their motivations are for conspiracy.

The novel is well-paced and the building tension keeps the pages turning. A great summer read for anyone who likes thrillers. May 03, Linda rated it really liked it.

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This book was a free promotional ecopy from Amazon. It is chock full of grammatical errors. Still I gave it four stars, a high rating. For a thriller, it was, sad to say, not far from the truth. The terrorist plot had been set long before it came to fruition.

The plot leader simply played with the lives of the innocent and of those complicit with his plan.

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Attention was brought to agencies within our government that will not share information and to politicians who think of their careers first a This book was a free promotional ecopy from Amazon. Attention was brought to agencies within our government that will not share information and to politicians who think of their careers first and foremost. There is nothing new in this story. We have seen it happen. This author wrote the story very well. Don't put this book on your 'to read someday' list. As an ordinary citizen, I feel impotent to stop the downward spiral our country is taking.

Giving this book four stars is just about the best I can do. I have read other reviews of this book that emphasize succession issues that were far-fetched. Abraham's, for a very good read. Jan 09, Maya Reader rated it really liked it. I read this book in paperback and for a first time author, I was very impressed with Tom Abrahams. If you're a conspiracy theorist or love political mystery, this may be a book you'd enjoy as you're taken on a journey of espionage, secrecy and code cracking to find out who will take over the presidency and who ultimately should, after the President and Vice President of the United States die in office.

Unfortunately, there were several moments where the detailed descriptions were overbearing, th I read this book in paperback and for a first time author, I was very impressed with Tom Abrahams. Unfortunately, there were several moments where the detailed descriptions were overbearing, the plausibility of certain occurrences and the believability of the ensemble in the main conspiracy group Datura waned.

In general however; the writing was vivid and Abrahams is clearly a talented story-teller who could likely debate politics with anyone for eons Jun 02, Geoff Woodland rated it really liked it. Overall I enjoyed this novel - reminded me of Guy Fawkes who also tried to change a government with violence. That being said, I was still up late turning the pages to see what happened next.

The basis of the story is a great idea, and I learned a lot about the system of succession in American polit Overall I enjoyed this novel - reminded me of Guy Fawkes who also tried to change a government with violence. The basis of the story is a great idea, and I learned a lot about the system of succession in American politics.

For me the story had just the right amount of detail so as not to bore the reader to death - very much in the Vince Flynn mould. Nov 07, John Risvold rated it really liked it. Abrahams does a masterful job of keeping history and fiction intertwined throughout the novel. This novel reads like a piece of historical fiction as much as it does a thriller.

Fast paced and exciting, with plenty of twists and turns, Sedition is a must read political thriller. Feb 10, Carolynn rated it really liked it. It could have used some better editing, but it was a good page-turner that kept me interested until the very end.

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I hope he writes more novels. May 22, Patricia rated it really liked it Shelves: The vice president and president are both dead and the country is facing a Constitutional crisis throw in politicians, a small radical group, bomb makers, and a NSA analyst and you get a political thriller. No sex Violence-- all talk. An exciting page turner A very well done, fast paced, and intriguing political thriller.

The author places the reader in the center of the action from the beginning and keeps them there throughout the book. May 10, Staci rated it really liked it. What happens when patriotism and radicalism go too far?

Sedition (Political Conspiracy #1) by Tom Abrahams

What if the Tea Party isn't enough? Sedition is a book that attempts to answer those questions and more. While the story has some flaws, it is a fast paced, suspense filled romp from beginning to end. Feb 11, Felicia A rated it really liked it Shelves: Another editing project is now a published book! Mar 18, Karen Francis rated it really liked it. Enjoyed every minute of it. May 01, Angie Pierce rated it really liked it.

Very good political thriller. Quite appropriate for the current political environment. A good one for people that like political novels. This story provides information and insight into the workings of the United States Full of political intrigue. As a rogue group plots to change leadership in the United States constitution. The twenty fifth amendment is required to solve a leadership vacuum. A group of men want to force the country into a decision that would change the course of history. A young NSA analyst uncovers the plot and looks for a way to thwart their plans.

Feb 06, Diane Ritter rated it really liked it. I love suspense, and I love politics, so this seemed like a comfortable fit. Overall, I enjoyed this book, although I thought the first part of the book moved too slowly. The rest of the book made up for that since it moved forward at almost breakneck speed. Hopefully it wraps up this story since the ending did sort of leave you hanging. All in all I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next I love suspense, and I love politics, so this seemed like a comfortable fit.

All in all I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one. Dec 24, Florence Primrose rated it really liked it. The President of the US is dead. A small group, known as the Daturans, have put a plan in place that will determine the next president since the Vice-president has not yet been sworn in. But Matti, a NSA analyst, is gathering information even though told not to. Violence is threatened and planned.

This is an exciting book,that may depict our future. Nov 13, Jay Fromkin rated it liked it. Tom Abrahams sent me a pdf of this book to review as a reader for the Awesome Indies Web site. First, let me say that pdf is not a great format for Kindle, particularly for making notes and bookmarking. I found myself just putting the Kindle to sleep, rather than turning it off, to prevent Adobe from defaulting to the title page of the book; sleep mode will keep the book on the page you've last read. Now, to the book itself. With the new vice president appointed and confirmed by Congress, though not yet sworn-in, there is an apparent constitutional crisis about whether the putative vice president or the speaker of the house modeled closely after Nancy Pelosi should be elevated to the presidency.

The Daturians, a small, secretive spin-off from the Tea Party have been plotting for years to change political Washington; now, they see an opportunity to use this constitutional muddle as a way to affect regime change - using any means necessary.

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Abrhams' writing is generally good and lively, with realistic dialogue with the exception of the over-mannered, plummy speech of British plotter Sir Spencer Thomas. And, for quite awhile, I enjoyed the book. There are, however too many flaws for me to give it a strong recommendation. First and foremost, the plotters are a motley group of drunks, egotists, and failures who have only two things in common - they share a general distrust of government in general and the current administration in particular; and, they are putty in Sir Spencer's fleshy hands.

They just didn't seem like a credible group of super-anarchists. Second, NSA is a data-collection agency, not a semi-covert action group, and the assertion that Mattie Harrold would be chosen for an undercover mission - whether for her smarts or her looks - is silly. Abrahams also tries to pull off the oldest trick in the book or on the screen - Mattie lets down her hair, puts on a slinky dress and makeup, and goes from plain to irresistible. Hood shootings, the workings of cell phone service, At other times, it reads like an Esquire buyers' guide: The drape was flawless. He wore a bright yellow silk pocket square and a Robert Talbott maize and blue striped beige twill dress shirt.

His shoes were a light brown. Barker Black brand Ostrich Cap Toe. It cost fourteen hundred dollars. Finally, there are just too many grammatical problems. He refers to some one as "black-headed," when the correct term is "black-haired. The number 4, is spelled out as "hundred. I will give the author kudos for a clever artistic conceit. One of the plotters favors the work of a political artist whose creations include "Target iraq-Fallujah Battle," depicting three U. So, in conclusion, the book is an easy read where it doesn't bog down in unnecessary detail, with a good plot, unrealistic characters mouthing generally realistic dialogue, and a serious need of content and grammatical editing.

Very interesting political novel This novel was about a NSA agent who has to stop a conspiracy to overthrow the government. The six conspirators come within a couple of minutes of accomplishing their goals. Wow Political suspense, conspiracy and the overthrow of the government and a woman who saves the day.

Just a woman doing her job decently, honestly and what a great work ethic. Enjoy as much as I. Good read Enjoyed this book particularly the historical references weaved throughout the plot. If you like political thrillers, it is an easy read. FREE book 3 9 May 02, Ask me anything about the book 1 4 Nov 03, Videos About This Book. Tom has traveled places most people would avoid. He's braved the stinging winds of a category four hurricane as it pounded The Gulf of Mexico, living and working without power for days.

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Other books in the series. Political Conspiracy 2 books. As used in this section, the terms "organizes" and "organize", with respect to any society, group, or assembly of persons, include the recruiting of new members, the forming of new units, and the regrouping or expansion of existing clubs, classes, and other units of such society, group, or assembly of persons. Section consolidates sections 10, 11, and 13 of title 18 , U.

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Section 13 of title 18 , U. In first paragraph, words "the Government of the United States or the government of any State, Territory, District or possession thereof, or the government of any political subdivision therein" were substituted for "any government in the United States". In second and third paragraphs, word "such" was inserted after "any" and before "government", and words "in the United States" which followed "government" were omitted. In view of these changes, the provisions of subsection b of section 10 of title 18 , U.

Reference to conspiracy to commit any of the prohibited acts was omitted as covered by the general conspiracy provision, incorporated in section of this title. See reviser's note under that section. Words "upon conviction thereof" which preceded "be fined" were omitted as surplusage, as punishment cannot be imposed until a conviction is secured.

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The phraseology was considerably changed to effect consolidation but without any change of substance. Amendment by act July 24, , as applicable only with respect to offenses committed on and after July 24, , see section 3 of act July 24, , set out as a note under section of this title. B 1 The following organizations shall be required to register with the Attorney General:.

Every organization subject to foreign control which engages in political activity;. Every organization which engages both in civilian military activity and in political activity;. Every organization subject to foreign control which engages in civilian military activity; and. Every organization, the purpose or aim of which, or one of the purposes or aims of which, is the establishment, control, conduct, seizure, or overthrow of a government or subdivision thereof by the use of force, violence, military measures, or threats of any one or more of the foregoing.

Every such organization shall register by filing with the Attorney General, on such forms and in such detail as the Attorney General may by rules and regulations prescribe, a registration statement containing the information and documents prescribed in subsection B 3 and shall within thirty days after the expiration of each period of six months succeeding the filing of such registration statement, file with the Attorney General, on such forms and in such detail as the Attorney General may by rules and regulations prescribe, a supplemental statement containing such information and documents as may be necessary to make the information and documents previously filed under this section accurate and current with respect to such preceding six months' period.

Every statement required to be filed by this section shall be subscribed, under oath, by all of the officers of the organization. All statements filed under this section shall be public records and open to public examination and inspection at all reasonable hours under such rules and regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe. C The Attorney General is authorized at any time to make, amend, and rescind such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this section, including rules and regulations governing the statements required to be filed.

D Whoever violates any of the provisions of this section shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Whoever in a statement filed pursuant to this section willfully makes any false statement or willfully omits to state any fact which is required to be stated, or which is necessary to make the statements made not misleading, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both.

Section consolidates sections 14—17 of title 18 , U. Words "upon conviction" which preceded "be subject" were omitted as surplusage, as punishment cannot otherwise be imposed. Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both, and shall be ineligible for employment by the United States or any department or agency thereof, for the five years next following his conviction.

Section consolidates sections 9, 11, and 13 of title 18 , U. The revised section extends the provisions so as to include the Coast Guard Reserve in its coverage. Words "upon conviction thereof" were omitted as unnecessary, as punishment cannot be imposed until conviction is secured. Reference to conspiracy to commit any of the prohibited acts was omitted as covered by the general law incorporated in section of this title.

This section [section 46] inserts the words, "Air Force," in subsection b of section of title 18 , U. Act May 24, , made section applicable to the Air Force. For transfer of authorities, functions, personnel, and assets of the Coast Guard, including the authorities and functions of the Secretary of Transportation relating thereto, to the Department of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections b , d , d , and of Title 6 , Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, , as modified, set out as a note under section of Title 6.

Coast Guard transferred to Department of Transportation and functions, powers, and duties, relating to Coast Guard, of Secretary of the Treasury and of other offices and officers of Department of the Treasury transferred to Secretary of Transportation by Pub. See section of Title 49 , Transportation.

Functions of all officers of Department of the Treasury and functions of all agencies and employees of such Department transferred, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Treasury, with power vested in him to authorize their performance or performance of any of his functions, by any of such officers, agencies, and employees, by Reorg.