The outsider

By Marvin McIntyre

Subjects: Investment advisors, Politicians, Fiction, Finance

Description: Imagine a political outsider, a multi-billionaire with the ability to self-fund a campaign, upending the Republican party, manufacturing public sentiment, and changing the course of politics in our country forever. Spinning a web of coercion, manipulation, and inside information, this former hedge fund manager deals his own house of cards to ruthlessly transform the political landscape. Veteran financial advisor Mac McGregor thought his nightmare was over. But his nemesis, Jeremy Lyons, wakes from an assassin-induced coma in time to be elected to the United States Senate. This man, whose sealed past is a collage of insider dealings, tortured victims, and murder, now has real power. And he is just getting started. A brilliant tactician, Lyons plots the ultimate revenge against his would-be assassin, while similtaneously playing on the weaknesses and foibles of Congressional leaders to bend them to his will. As he controls social media, Lyons trumps all conventions and rules of political correctness. In a bitter battle, the establishment seems destined to win, but this outsider doesn't play by their rules"-- "A historic election pits the first female presidential candidate against a brilliant, charismatic male in search of redemption. She is the establishment candidate who pledges to "unstack the deck," while he takes the opposite approach, maneuvering deftly and without conscience to secure the presidency. Unencumbered by political correctness or accepted rules of engagement, the outsider will stop at nothing short of murder. All politicians make promises, but this powerful man's promises resonate with the anxious, angry populace. Because he self-funds his campaign, the outsider is not saddled with party baggage or platforms of ideological purity. Pledging to serve for only one term, his singular focus is to "fix America." Outspoken and direct, the political neophyte commands the attention of a media starved for incendiary sound bites. The outsider's strategy is genius. His first step is to co-opt the leaders of the two parties by whatever means necessary. His second step is to influence social media to such an extent that it bends to his will. The final step is to engage the people, ignite their passions, and like the Brexit referendum, let their voices be heard"--