Deep Fake - Ward Larsen

Deep Fake

By Ward Larsen

  • Release Date: 2023-03-14
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 344 Ratings

Description

Absolute Power meets The Manchurian Candidate in this explosive political thriller from USA Today bestselling author Ward Larsen, Deep Fake.

The Cold War is back—but for some it never ended.

Sarah Ridgeway is living the life she’s always envisioned. She has a devoted husband, a loving daughter, and a comfortable home. The path to reach it, however, has not always been smooth. For twelve years her husband, Bryce, served in the Army, deployed to some of the world’s worst trouble spots. After his service ended with a combat injury, the future had seemed precarious, but with Sarah’s support and that of his wealthy family, combined with his exemplary service record, he is elected to congress.

Then, in a moment, everything changes: at a drab Washington fundraiser, the junior congressman intervenes in a terrorist attack, and narrowly escapes with his life. When videos of his bravery go viral, he quickly becomes a national hero. The timing could not be more fortuitous. The presidential primaries are heating up, and Bryce’s party is desperate for a fresh candidate to challenge the vulnerable incumbent.

Amid the whirlwind, Sarah senses something amiss. Since the attack, Bryce has been forgetful and acting strangely. Could it be the stress? she wonders. Might the recent explosion have aggravated his combat trauma? For the first time ever, she finds herself doubting a man she has always trusted. Confessing her fears to her closest friend, together they quietly search for answers. What they uncover is stunning: the man who might soon be president has a deeply held secret. A secret that will likely destroy Sarah’s life—and certainly lead the nation to ruin.

Forge Books by Ward Larsen
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Reviews

  • Deep Fake

    5
    By Bavarian Hillbilly
    Great mystery story. I have read all this authors books and rate them all a five star.
  • First timer

    5
    By bowmanj0317
    First time reading this author, thank you sir for a great book.
  • Reminded me of some of the old Robert Ludlum novels

    3
    By Amigo73
    I can’t believe the review mentioned The Manchurian Candidate as it was a major spoiler! Shame, shame on them for that!!! That being said, though well written, the book is just an updated version of TMC. If you are unfamiliar with the novel and 2 movies by that name, you’ll enjoy this return of the Cold War. If you are familiar, you’ll probably wonder how the author got away with something that borders on plagiarism.