Not Black And White
From The Very Windy City to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
by G. A. Beller
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Pub Date Oct 06 2015 | Archive Date May 16 2016
Description
Chicago-style politics is front and center. When a sitting president has
his roots in this sullied political heritage, it makes for news and
leads to speculation. NOT BLACK AND WHITE is a fictional account of many
of the events that led to the meteoric rise of a local charismatic
street politician to become America's first African-American President,
and the downfall and imprisonment of two consecutive governors of the
State of Illinois, along with several of their most trusted advisors and
cohorts. This story puts the reader inside the campaign offices and
smoke-filled back rooms where political deals are made. It depicts the
rise and fall of a Syrian immigrant who made millions by pretending he
had billions, while charming his way into the highest halls of wealth
and power. The perspective of a local attorney/businessman who found
himself in a front row seat to politics-as-usual in The City That Works
is reflected throughout the story. The cast of characters may appear
familiar to anyone who ever read a headline or watched cable news and
talk shows across the country. In 1994, a freak traffic accident
occurred, killing a family of six young children when their van burst
into flames after being struck by a semi-trailer truck driven by a man
unqualified to drive such a vehicle. The truck driver, a victim himself,
had bribed an employee of the Illinois secretary of state's office in
order to procure his commercial driver's license. The tragic accident
and resulting exposé of corruption and scandal that followed changed
forever the course of American History. Inspired by true events, NOT
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Advance Praise
"This
book is the Primary Colors of the Obama administration─a gripping,
fictionalized version of the corruption and politically-charged backroom
deals that propelled a little-known state politician to the White
House. With its riveting writing and unforgettable characters, NOT BLACK
AND WHITE tops the list of political thrillers." ─ Lori Andrews - Law
Professor and Author of the Alex Blake Mystery Series
"NOT BLACK AND WHITE is a powerful book. It may be fictional but doesn't pull punches. It is very hard to put down. When reading of the wheeling and dealing that goes on, your blood pressure may rise. We all hear of things that amaze us with the blatant corruption that fills the coffers of our elected officials. Not Black and White tells it like it is. Spells it out in so many words. And, believe me, you will want to read every one.” ─ Mary Ann Smyth, Bookloons.com
“NOT BLACK AND WHITE…is one of the most interesting, action-packed and well-crafted novels I’ve read in a long time! The story is strong and frighteningly believable. So is its message. A great addition to the genre. Hope to read more from Mr. Beller in the future.” ─ Eliza Brown, Indie Book Reviewers
"Some of the people and dialogue may be fictitious, but the corruption known as the Chicago Way is all too real. This novel provides an inside look on how the deals are made and the laws are broken. It is a must read for anyone who cares about politics and government." ─ Dick Simpson – UIC Professor and Co-Author of Corrupt Illinois
“NOT BLACK AND WHITE” is an addicting thrill ride of action, intrigue, drama, and political/personal conflict. G.A. Beller delivers an entertaining, somewhat disturbing, well thought out read that hits a little too close to home at times." —Cory Banyon, Indie Book Reviewers
"An interesting and diverse cast of characters, flawed, and with power, along with several intriguing and frighteningly realistic plot lines interwoven against a politically volatile setting makes this a moving and memorable read." — Anabella Johnson, Indie Book Reviewers
"Author Beller. . .takes readers through an entertaining composite tour of the highly publicized corrupt politics of his city. . . brings an array of recognizable honchos to life. . . an engaging, thinly veiled fictionalization of Chicago politics." ─ Kirkus Reviews
"G.A. Beller brings an exciting fresh voice and infuses a unique blend of political turmoil, emotional and personal backstory, true-to life events and characters, corruption, and shocking twists. . .fast paced. . . a crazy ride on the dark side." — Leo Gregory, Indie Book Reviewers
"From the vantage point of a witness to the peculiarities of Chicago and Illinois politics spanning five decades, NOT BLACK AND WHITE, at first glance, could be dismissed as too unlikely to be plausible . . . until it quickly becomes apparent that this entertaining blend of fact and fiction, populated by greedy, power-driven scoundrels, mirrors recent history in many ways." ─ Jack Guthman - Partner Emeritus, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
"NOT BLACK AND WHITE is a powerful book. It may be fictional but doesn't pull punches. It is very hard to put down. When reading of the wheeling and dealing that goes on, your blood pressure may rise. We all hear of things that amaze us with the blatant corruption that fills the coffers of our elected officials. Not Black and White tells it like it is. Spells it out in so many words. And, believe me, you will want to read every one.” ─ Mary Ann Smyth, Bookloons.com
“NOT BLACK AND WHITE…is one of the most interesting, action-packed and well-crafted novels I’ve read in a long time! The story is strong and frighteningly believable. So is its message. A great addition to the genre. Hope to read more from Mr. Beller in the future.” ─ Eliza Brown, Indie Book Reviewers
"Some of the people and dialogue may be fictitious, but the corruption known as the Chicago Way is all too real. This novel provides an inside look on how the deals are made and the laws are broken. It is a must read for anyone who cares about politics and government." ─ Dick Simpson – UIC Professor and Co-Author of Corrupt Illinois
“NOT BLACK AND WHITE” is an addicting thrill ride of action, intrigue, drama, and political/personal conflict. G.A. Beller delivers an entertaining, somewhat disturbing, well thought out read that hits a little too close to home at times." —Cory Banyon, Indie Book Reviewers
"An interesting and diverse cast of characters, flawed, and with power, along with several intriguing and frighteningly realistic plot lines interwoven against a politically volatile setting makes this a moving and memorable read." — Anabella Johnson, Indie Book Reviewers
"Author Beller. . .takes readers through an entertaining composite tour of the highly publicized corrupt politics of his city. . . brings an array of recognizable honchos to life. . . an engaging, thinly veiled fictionalization of Chicago politics." ─ Kirkus Reviews
"G.A. Beller brings an exciting fresh voice and infuses a unique blend of political turmoil, emotional and personal backstory, true-to life events and characters, corruption, and shocking twists. . .fast paced. . . a crazy ride on the dark side." — Leo Gregory, Indie Book Reviewers
"From the vantage point of a witness to the peculiarities of Chicago and Illinois politics spanning five decades, NOT BLACK AND WHITE, at first glance, could be dismissed as too unlikely to be plausible . . . until it quickly becomes apparent that this entertaining blend of fact and fiction, populated by greedy, power-driven scoundrels, mirrors recent history in many ways." ─ Jack Guthman - Partner Emeritus, Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780996679909 |
| PRICE | $10.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Kyle R, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. It was like the "Primary Colors" of the current administration. The author's writing is very good, and the story flows well. This book exposes the scandals, back room deals, and glad handing that occurs all too often in the world of politics. I found myself turning to google to try and remember the actual people that the major players are based on. I would recommend this book to fans of political thrillers. I received this as a free ARC from G. Anton Publishing/Chicago on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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