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The Run (2001)

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0061013439 (ISBN13: 9780061013430)
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The Run (2001) - Plot & Excerpts

Another great novel in the Stuart Woods world and one that keeps you interested throughout, is never too predictable, brings back a lot of characters from the last Will Lee novel [Grass Roots], but doesn't do so at the expense of story or new twists and really makes great use of all. If there were any complaints I had to make about this book, the only real complaint I can manage, is that because I really am interested in the Stuart Woods world books [various series overlap each other, with characters from the different series appearing in each other's stories], is that the amount of time that was written to take place between the last book, Grass Roots, and this one is some 8 years and I think I would of like to see a few more stories in between the two novels or maybe a steadier lead up to the ending. It seemed like the overlapping story ending with Will Lee winning the Senate race in Grass Roots and after reading the new book for less than an hour, he was running in the Presidential race, with barely a mention or indication that no time had passed. Small complaint and only made because I like the story so much, well worth the read.

Senator Will Lee is propelled into running for the Presidency of the United States. This is a kind of interesting look into a credible, if light-weight, story of our political system. There is a threat from white supremacy militia thrown in for good measure. It's not a heavy read but it worked to the end. The most interesting part of the book is a rather lengthy Author's Note at the end. For 2 and a half pages, Woods outlines that he will not answer postal mail but will answer email if it deals with a prescribed subject. The subjects he will not address are listed such as errors, editorial and publishing situations… It's really one of the strangest things I've ever read.

What do You think about The Run (2001)?

I would think that a seasoned writer like Woods would get some authorities to read his manuscript before publishing; after all, this is not Hollywood! I don't mind it with an author creates an object in his/her fiction - like Dale Brown's super-B-52. However, when they talk about real life entities, they should get it right.There is no such rank in the US Army as "Senior Master Sargent." The "Senior Master Sargent" rank is of the US Air Force. The equivalent rank in the US Army is a "Master Sargent" or "First Sargent."
—Brian Rueger

Will Lee's harrowing path to the Presidency. Will Lee begins his long trek to the Presidency fighting SC Sen Wallace, George Kiel and Zeke Tennant. Freddie is determined to control everything politically, while Zeke stakes out Will for assassination. Will's few foibles come back to visit him in the form of Charlene Joiner, who wants to keep her old boyfriend from being fried in Georgia's electric chair. The collapse and death of the sitting President and encroaching senility of the VP make for a stressful path to the Democratic convention. A jailed CIA agent keeps Wallace at bay, while Will escapes three assassination attempts by Zeke. Will takes the Democratic nomination and the general election by a hair, and Zeke is killed by his son wanting peace in his life.
—Will

I started reading Stuart Woods books ages ago; however, I started with his novels, not a series. I think the first book I read by him was Under the Lake and then White Cargo and I was hooked. I like the Will Lee series. I still have to read books 6 & 7. I lost interest in the Stone Barrington serires when Woods came up with the character Arrington Carrington or whatever. What is this a Hollywood soap opera? Have you read any of the Holly, Ed or Rich series? If so, which do you like better? I'll get caught up with the Will Lee books and hopefully get involved with one of these series. I really like the Will Lee character and storylines.
—Mike French

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