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Graham Gage #3
Power Blind
Power corrupts.
Power and money corrupt absolutely.
In Washington, Senator Landon Meyer—leading presidential candidate and pivotal voice in a divided senate—imposes his choices to fill two Supreme Court vacancies on the President. In San Francisco, Charlie Palmer—a specialist in burying the crimes of the political and financial elite—lies paralyzed by a gunshot. Linking the two is the senator's all-too-cunning brother—a federal judge secretly managing his campaign.
An hour before his death, Palmer reaches out to private investigator Graham Gage, a man he's both feared and admired, but his words remain choked in his throat. A funeral-day burglary of Palmer's office and a wife's plea for the truth about her husband's misdeeds plunge Gage into a morass of murder, corporate cover-ups, and corrupted justice that masks a political money-laundering scheme threatening to destroy not only our democracy, but all that is dear to Gage . . .
Power and money corrupt absolutely.
In Washington, Senator Landon Meyer—leading presidential candidate and pivotal voice in a divided senate—imposes his choices to fill two Supreme Court vacancies on the President. In San Francisco, Charlie Palmer—a specialist in burying the crimes of the political and financial elite—lies paralyzed by a gunshot. Linking the two is the senator's all-too-cunning brother—a federal judge secretly managing his campaign.
An hour before his death, Palmer reaches out to private investigator Graham Gage, a man he's both feared and admired, but his words remain choked in his throat. A funeral-day burglary of Palmer's office and a wife's plea for the truth about her husband's misdeeds plunge Gage into a morass of murder, corporate cover-ups, and corrupted justice that masks a political money-laundering scheme threatening to destroy not only our democracy, but all that is dear to Gage . . .
528 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published July 31, 2012
About the author
Steven Gore
10 books30 followersSteven Gore is the author of the Graham Gage thrillers and a former private investigator in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been honored for his investigative achievements, has been featured on 60 Minutes, and has lectured to attorney and investigator organizations on subjects ranging from police misconduct to the design of investigative databases.
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* Graham Gage
Series:
* Graham Gage
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September 6, 2014
The plot takes us all the way from corrupt lawyers to corrupt Judge, to Supreme Court and the White House. There is politics, murder, bribes leading to political pay-offs and money laundering with off- shore money schemes. Graham Gage as a private investigator is a very interesting character. I always refrain from mentioning parts of the story in my reviews.
This is the first book I have read in the series by Steven Gore which I borrowed from the Toronto Library and I plan on reading his other books.
This book was a page turner full of suspense and recommend this book to other readers.
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February 16, 2020I tried to like this book, but I could never really get into it.
August 13, 2012
Steven Gore in his new book, “Power Blind” Book Three in the Graham Gage Thriller series published by Harper gives us another adventure with private investigator Graham Gage.
From the back cover: Power corrupts.
Power and money corrupt absolutely.
In Washington, Senator Landon Meyer–leading presidential candidate and pivotal voice in a divided senate–imposes his choices to fill two Supreme Court vacancies on the President. In San Francisco, Charlie Palmer–a specialist in burying the crimes of the political and financial elite–lies paralyzed by a gunshot. Linking the two is the senator’s all-too-cunning brother–a federal judge secretly managing his campaign.
An hour before his death, Palmer reaches out to private investigator Graham Gage, a man he’s both feared and admired, but his words remain choked in his throat. A funeral-day burglary of Palmer’s office and a wife’s plea for the truth about her husband’s misdeeds plunge Gage into a morass of murder, corporate cover-ups, and corrupted justice that masks a political money-laundering scheme threatening to destroy not only our democracy, but all that is dear to Gage . . .
I have to admit I did not read the first two Graham Gage thrillers. My error. One that I will immediately rectify. It used to be that absolute power corrupted now it is power and money combined that corrupt. ”Power Blind” is about corruption involving the White House, the Senate, the Supreme Court, major corporations and offshore banking. It involves bribes, torture, and murder and Gage seems to be the only person to expose what is going on. Get ready for a page-turning, thrill ride. ”Power Blind” is a satisfying mystery that will keep you flipping pages trying to find out what is going on. I liked this book and look forward to more Graham Gage adventures.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Harper. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the back cover: Power corrupts.
Power and money corrupt absolutely.
In Washington, Senator Landon Meyer–leading presidential candidate and pivotal voice in a divided senate–imposes his choices to fill two Supreme Court vacancies on the President. In San Francisco, Charlie Palmer–a specialist in burying the crimes of the political and financial elite–lies paralyzed by a gunshot. Linking the two is the senator’s all-too-cunning brother–a federal judge secretly managing his campaign.
An hour before his death, Palmer reaches out to private investigator Graham Gage, a man he’s both feared and admired, but his words remain choked in his throat. A funeral-day burglary of Palmer’s office and a wife’s plea for the truth about her husband’s misdeeds plunge Gage into a morass of murder, corporate cover-ups, and corrupted justice that masks a political money-laundering scheme threatening to destroy not only our democracy, but all that is dear to Gage . . .
I have to admit I did not read the first two Graham Gage thrillers. My error. One that I will immediately rectify. It used to be that absolute power corrupted now it is power and money combined that corrupt. ”Power Blind” is about corruption involving the White House, the Senate, the Supreme Court, major corporations and offshore banking. It involves bribes, torture, and murder and Gage seems to be the only person to expose what is going on. Get ready for a page-turning, thrill ride. ”Power Blind” is a satisfying mystery that will keep you flipping pages trying to find out what is going on. I liked this book and look forward to more Graham Gage adventures.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Harper. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 16, 2012
I have just finished reading Steven Gore’s new novel “Power Blind”. This is the third book in a series that features Graham Gage as the main character, a very private investigator who works both domestic and international cases.
The plot starts off with a mysterious murder of a man-–Charlie Palmer--who “fixes “problems for the wealthy and powerful". Mr. Palmer is not opposed to using blackmail or kidnapping to hide and bury troubling legal details in order to benefit his clients.
This is a crisp and compelling page turner. The plot reaches all the way to the White House and Supreme Court. There is no shortage of bribes, murder and money laundering schemes and political pay-offs. I look forward to reading all of Mr. Gore’s novels. I highly recommend this book.
The plot starts off with a mysterious murder of a man-–Charlie Palmer--who “fixes “problems for the wealthy and powerful". Mr. Palmer is not opposed to using blackmail or kidnapping to hide and bury troubling legal details in order to benefit his clients.
This is a crisp and compelling page turner. The plot reaches all the way to the White House and Supreme Court. There is no shortage of bribes, murder and money laundering schemes and political pay-offs. I look forward to reading all of Mr. Gore’s novels. I highly recommend this book.
October 3, 2012
Big fan of Graham Gage (bigger fan of Steven Gore): this book is hugely ambitious....it covers a great deal of ground.....mystery ground, philosophical ground, political ground, personal ground. Result: the bad guys (who are bad guys) need to be badder; the political guys (some) have too much integrity for what they are doing (in reality, they are bad guys and need to pay a steeper price for what they think they need to do on behalf of the country); the philosophical issues are right there but the characters obscure them.
That Gore took this on is a testament to his commitment as a writer, as a thinker. Do it again!
That Gore took this on is a testament to his commitment as a writer, as a thinker. Do it again!
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July 7, 2017Good story written in good texture political corruption and murder a long detailed account of events made me want to finish it fast towards the end but otherwise a good book.
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