Power Play by F. Ethan Repp Review

About the book:
Power Play by F. Ethan Repp
ISBN: 9781622875016
Publisher: First Edition Design Publishing,
Date of publish: January 2014
Pages: 194
S.R.P.: $14.95

Power Play, by F. Ethan Repp weaves a tale of political power and corruption spanning the 70’s

Orlando, FL - F. Ethan Repp’s, Power Play: A Tale of Political Intrigue introduces the handsome young Collier Winthrop who must unravel plots unseen and unimaginable, to survive even the earliest months of his political enterprise.

History repeats itself. Take a ride back memory lane to the 1970's to a tale of deceit, revenge, militaristic police, affected legal system and gay tragedy. This is the end of the Hoover era. This is deep in the death throes of the Nixon debacle. The author captures this era, while depicting a battle for the soul of the Republic, at the local level.

Enter young, handsome and charming Collier Winthrop. Collier is enticed by a crusty old Political Boss, Al Caso, to seek Public Office. Collie soon faces an unscrupulous adversary practiced in deceit, as well as several manipulated state investigative agencies and a contaminated police department.

Read as events uncover sordid police mentality and unveil violated civil rights of the Flower Children. Watch as reputations are ruined and these events threaten the very lives of Collie's confederates. Politics is a business of expediency, and otherwise decent people justify immoral behavior in defense of careers.

About the author:
Author F. Ethan Repp - no stranger to politics. Repps’ background includes: 20 year Political Party Chairman, elected at age 24, Candidate for Congress, County Supervisor of Elections, District Manager, US Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Upstate, NY: Town Manager, Florida: City Economic Development Manager Long Island, NY, Village Manager, (Fire Island).

My Review:

This is a great book for me to read! I ran for office and have definitely had my share of political issues. There are always differing opinions and there should always be an opponent. However this author has captured a specific time in history that I did not live through, and that made me enjoy the story even more. To read what freedoms people were fighting for really made me think about my parents and how they voted in the past. Also how their votes shaped who I am. This book is better described as a political drama during a time when our nation was going through some issues (Watergate). This was definitely an interesting read for me. It is a great length, and I finished it in a day. I would love to read this authors take on different historical eras. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review from the author via Bostick, however all opinions are my own