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A routine gang killing lights a fuse that sets off an explosive chain of events fueled by ambition and deception in the corridors of power in Chicago. Lee Strobel, bestselling author, drawing on his years as an investigative reporter for the Chicago Tribune, weaves a gripping tale of power, politics and payoffs that seems almost as real as this morning’s headlines. When a corrupt attorney is sent by the mob to bribe a judge, hoping to manipulate the outcome of a trial involving a certain gangster, he secretly records the conversation to protect himself. After the corrupt judge becomes a candidate for an open seat in the U.S. Senate, the telltale recording is not the only obstacle to his political success. Eric Snow, a pastor turned politician, has decided to use his suburban megachurch as a launching pad for his own bid for the Senate seat. And Garry Strider, a newspaper reporter, is threatening to reveal the secrets that both of the candidates are hiding in an invesigation that could cost him his life. Strobel uses these tense characters to weave an intricate and gripping thriller set in a gleaming suburban megachurch, a big-city newspaper that is struggling to survive, and the shadowy corridors of political intrigue. The unexpected climax is as unforgettable as the contract killing that punctuates the opening scene.

An Unforgettable Tale of Power and Provocation

Dive into the electrifying world of corruption, ambition, and betrayal with Lee Strobel’s latest masterful creation. Drawing upon his years of investigative journalism at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel crafts a compelling narrative filled with raw emotion and sharp political conflict that could have been plucked straight from today’s headlines. This riveting story begins with a brutal gang killing that ignites a chain reaction across Chicago’s corridors of power, unraveling a web of deceit and rivalries.

Multifaceted Characters and High-Stakes Conflict

Meet the central figure, a corrupt attorney tasked by the mob to sway legal proceedings by bribing a judge. But when the judge’s ambition takes him to the political stage as a senatorial candidate, his sordid past follows him, with a secret recording threatening to derail his dreams. We also encounter Eric Snow, a pastor turned politician, who transforms his megachurch into a campaign headquarters and boldly enters the race for the open Senate seat, armed with his own agenda of ambition.

Meanwhile, Garry Strider, an unflinching newspaper reporter, digs deeper into their secrets, risking it all to bring the truth to light. As these dynamic, flawed characters collide, the intricate connections between a gleaming suburban megachurch, a struggling metropolitan newspaper, and the murky landscape of political machinations weave a suspenseful and captivating mystery.

A Thrilling Climax You Won’t See Coming

The stakes couldn’t be higher as the tension rises in a city teetering on the edge. Each twist and turn sheds shocking new revelations that keep readers flipping pages late into the night. Packed with action, intrigue, and ethical dilemmas, this book culminates in an unexpected climax that leaves readers breathless and pondering justice in its most complex forms. From contract killings to political chess games, every moment builds to an unforgettable finale.

Lee Strobel’s vivid storytelling takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions, questioning the nature of ambition and integrity across the intersecting worlds of faith, media, and politics. Prepare to lose yourself in a book that masterfully balances action, drama, and social commentary—with characters that challenge your perspectives long after the last page is turned.