“The thriller that predicted the Russia scandal….[A] quick, lively thriller full of labyrinthine scandal and homey Rust Belt touches–reads like a user’s guide to the past two years in U.S. politics. And Pepper wrote the book before any of it actually happened.”
— Politico Magazine
“[L]ively, thought-provoking…Pepper writes with flair and insider knowledge of everything from gerrymandering to arrogant D.C. press aides. With speed and savvy, “The People’s House” emerges as a sleeper candidate for political thriller of the year.”
— Wall Street Journal
“A foreign country attempts to influence the outcome of an American election — before the 2016 election, it was the plot of a new novel by Ohio’s Democratic Party chairman…”
— PBS NewsHour
“A great political mystery written with a clairvoyant understanding of how money, power, political corruption, technology and sex can have a corrosive effect on our democracy. Although written prior to the 2016 Presidential election, recent historical events, especially Russia’s interference in that election, give this book an almost prescient mystique. Read it – you won’t be disappointed.”
— Ted Strickland, former Governor, Ohio
“A wonderful intriguing story…and then you realize he wrote this before all the Russian news broke. How did he know? Scary!”
— Jerry Springer
“a smart, gritty, and astute story that will appeal to political junkies….An engaging tale that looks at the grimy underbelly of American political power.”
— Kirkus
“‘House of Cards’ meets John Le Carré. [A] true-to-our-times political thriller. Could America’s elections be stolen and its political system manipulated without anyone noticing? The answer that Pepper offers here is that it’s easier than you think…[A] story that’s both impossible to put down and important.”
— Matthew Kaminski, Executive Editor, POLITICO
“Much like author John Grisham did for law firms, Pepper pulls back the curtain on how local political races really work. The result: A can’t-put-it-down novel that’s part thriller and part reason to pay attention to the election process — no matter where you live.”
— Cincinnati Enquirer
“I love this book! Only a political insider could have written this. And only a great novelist could spin out such a page turner.”
— Jack Markell, former Governor, Delaware
“I loved The People’s House. Loved. It. How’s that for a review?…This book is a revelation of state and national politics and will have readers on the edge of their seats throughout.”
— Chris Fischer, Readers’ Favorite
“a lively and entertaining thriller which manages to engage disturbing political issues without losing its vigorous energy or falling prey to unthinking partisanship….a carefully-crafted thriller, a cat and mouse game between a determined, gutsy hero and a clever, manipulative villain.”
— IndieReader
“grabs you from the first page and keeps you guessing until the very end. A sleepy election in rural Ohio quickly explodes into a national scandal with global consequences. It provides a window into the real world of politics and leaves you wondering: could this really happen?”
— Andrea Canning, Correspondent, Dateline NBC
“this fast-paced, delicious political murder mystery…horrifies, edifies, and above all, entertains….the perfect complement to this November’s impending circus.”
— Daphne Uviller, author of Super in the City and Wife of the Day
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Testimonials: The Wingman
“Another tour de force…Like The People’s House, I loved this book. Pepper is a phenomenal writer, with great dialogue, intricate plot, subplots, and characters. And with his unique perch, Pepper deftly wraps the real issues and frustrations of modern-day politics into captivating story lines. I can hardly wait for the next one.”
— Jennifer Granholm, former Governor, Michigan
“Pepper does it again! Believable and entertaining—just like the real news these days. What’s fake and what’s real?”
— Jack Markell, former Governor, Delaware
“The Wingman by David Pepper takes readers on a rollicking ride… There are the kinds of surprises readers long for and characters they will remember long after the last page is turned.
Well-researched and beautifully crafted, The Wingman is a thrilling read, a story that brilliantly depicts the political atmosphere leading up to the primaries….The characters are superbly conceived and developed to appear like people in real life… David Pepper is a master storyteller…”
The Wingman by David Pepper is an exceptional political thriller…The book is well-written, interesting and, above all, suspenseful, and is therefore recommended to any reader, not just fans of political thrillers.”
— Readers’ Favorites, Reviews
“David Pepper’s 2016 novel is eerily similar to recent real-world political events. But wait until you read the sequel.”
— Politico Magazine
“The ripped-from-the-headlines feel not withstanding, The Wingman is even scarier than what news stations report on a daily, if not hourly, basis. Pepper expertly takes the country right to the edge of the precipice…in this political thriller par excellence.”
— Providence Journal
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