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by John Simpson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 212 pages
  • Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (4 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0981737285
  • ISBN-13: 978-0981737287
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 77,965 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The Democratic Party's 2012 nominee for President, David J. Windsor, and America are equally shocked when he is outted by his opponent just six weeks before the Fall election. Following his heart, David chooses honesty over media spin and overcomes the obstacle to win the election. Despite that success, dark forces around the world begin to plot against him, and President Windsor's security is a must. Inside and outside the White House, Secret Service Agent Shane Thompson becomes the President's shadow, always present and silent, ever vigilant. As the two men grow closer, Shane does far more than just his duty - he becomes as vital to David's happiness as he is to the President's health. Together they realize they must find a way to balance the President and the Agent against David and Shane before stress and responsibility tear them apart.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Not really worth the time, 21 Oct 2008
David Windsor, successful businessman and (cough) cousin to royalty, is the 2012 Democratic presidential candidate. With just six weeks to go before the election, Windsor is ahead in the polls and looks set to take his place at the helm of the first Democratic government in twelve years. But the Republicans know that Windsor is gay, and in the closing statements of the final debate, Windsor finds himself outed on national television.

Secret Service agent, Shane Thompson, is charged with David Windsor's personal safety. With news of Windsor's sexuality making waves, Shane finds himself working more closely than ever before with a man who might one day be the first openly gay US president.

I think the worst part of reading this book is that there is so clearly the potential for a great story. The challenges facing Windsor are enormous, but unfortunately they are largely swept aside and ignored in a book which essentially comes to epitomize the Mary Sue (Super Mario!)phenomenon. Windsor is perfect, and handsome, and charming, and powerful. And Thompson is Brad Pitt-like perfect, and charming, and young, and has the greatest ass ever. Happy days, because they can snuggle up together at night by means of a handy secret passage, and reinforce their perfection!

To me, it felt like the book wasn't quite sure whether it was intended to be a political thriller or a m/m romance. It fails at both, with the Republicans essentially all tarred with the same broad "EVIL, BAD, AWFUL!" brush (the Democrats, of course, are all just mischievious li'l angels). The Big Bads in the book are predictable and boring, making the end reveal less of a bang and more of a whimper. On the love story side, the romance between Thompson and Windsor feels far too convenient and rushed, and the sex scenes uninspired.

I also had issues with POV changes. Most of the book is written in first person POV, with Windsor as the POV character. Every once in a while that POV was massaged to add in scenes featuring mysterious bad guys in dark corners having nasty conversations that I suspect were supposed to add suspense to the story. But Windsor wasn't privy to those conversations...so how can he pass along that information to the reader? It felt clumsy and awkward, and I think the book could have done with another editorial pass or three.

Probably, some of my disappointment with this novel stems from the fact that I was really looking forward to reading it. I was intrigued by the story premise, and I do think that there were parts of the book that actually read quite well. I just wish the rest of the book had lived up to its potential.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I respectfully disagree with the above reviewers, 21 Mar 2009
By Ms. H. Ralph (Newcastle upon Tyne England) - See all my reviews
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I recently purchased Condor One. Upon arrival I devoured the book. I am an avid reader of romance fiction. Condor One sucked me into it straight away with its intrigue and drama the fact that the main characters were gay men was incidential to the plot. I stayed up way past my usual bedtime just to finish the chapter. I forgoed lunch at work to read it. Many thanks on an enjoyable read. I cant wait for the next installment of President Windsor journey.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 10 Feb 2009
By M. Moran "emmemm ;>D" (Glos, England) - See all my reviews
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I have to agree with the earlier reviewer on this. I was excited by the premise but disappointed by the writing style (very self-congratulatory) and the rushed way in which both the story line and the romance were portrayed. A missed opportunity I fear.
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