{"product_id":"9781476772608","title":"The Means: A Novel","description":"Part \u003ci\u003ePrimary Colors,\u003c\/i\u003e part \u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Means\u003c\/i\u003e is a “compelling psychic drama” (Forbes.com) and a “tale of political intrigue” (\u003ci\u003eThe Free Lance-Star\u003c\/i\u003e) that takes you deep into high-stakes politics where everyone has something to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Pauley is a conservative trial attorney in Durham, NC, who is tapped by GOP leaders to campaign for the Governor’s mansion. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the White House.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMitchell Mason is the president-elect of the United States, pushed into politics by a father determined to create a political dynasty. Mason manages the White House with a personal touch that makes as many friends as enemies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSamantha Davis is a child actor-turned-lawyer-turned-journalist, working her way up from the bottom in a competitive industry. She is determined and brilliant, and her dogged pursuit of a decade-old story could trigger a scandal that would upend the political landscape.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Douglas Brunt’s “fast-paced, noirish novel” (\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e) creates an incisive portrait of ambition, power, and what it takes to win in the ruthless world of politics today.","brand":"Touchstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164168536304,"sku":"9781476772608","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476772608_p0.jpg?v=1763610310","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476772608","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}