Talk

A Novel

By: Michael A. Smerconish

Narrated by: James Edward Thomas

An explosive novel exposing the inner workings of conservative talk radio and campaign politics from New York Times best-selling author and one of America's leading talk-radio hosts and political commentators, Michael Smerconish.

Stan Powers finds himself at a crossroads. Poised to take the last step in his unlikely ascent to the top of conservative talk radio, his conscience may not let him. Set amid the backdrop of "the most important presidential election of our lifetime", Powers - as the most influential voice in Tampa’s hotly contested I-4 Corridor - holds the key to Florida, and therefore the Oval Office. His on-air attacks singlehandedly put an abrupt end to the top candidates' main competitors in the primaries, and now he is in the singular position to influence who wins the highest elected office in the world. Will he continue playing the game according to his cynical advisors, or listen to his own conscience and drop an even bigger bomb than expected?

With a story that could have been ripped from the headlines, deeply developed characters and interconnected plotlines, and one of the most shocking and rewarding denouements you’ll ever experience, this is the perfect political thriller for today’s America.

©2014 Michael A. Smerconish (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

excellent! pure Smerconish

listened to it in less than 24 hours. it is awesome and recommended for any political junkie

Great Book!!!

The beginning of the book is really good and the story continues to evolve throughout the book. However, the last chapter ends the book to abruptly.

great story!

very gripping, didn't want to turn it off. would like to hear more of this

an enjoyable listen

narrator grows on you during the listen. it's a solid novel that inserts most of smerconish's ideology into the role of Stan Powers. I would recommend it to anyone interested in politics. it gives a new perspective

Good Read

What did you like best about Talk? What did you like least?

Great performance, instructive story about how talk radio industry works. Language was more vulgar than expected.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Stan was a compelling character.

Which character – as performed by James Edward Thomas – was your favorite?

Stan professional coach was cool