{"product_id":"book-bat5","title":"The Means","description":"Part \u003ci\u003ePrimary Colors,\u003c\/i\u003e part \u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Means\u003c\/i\u003e takes you deep into high-stakes politics where everyone has something to hide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Pauley is a conservative trial attorney in Durham, NC, who is tapped by GOP leaders to campaign for the Governor's mansion. His bold style makes him a favorite for a run at the White House.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMitchell Mason is the president-elect of the United States, pushed into politics by a father determined to create a political dynasty. Mason manages the White House with a personal touch that makes both friends and enemies.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSamantha Davis is a child actor-turned-lawyer-turned-journalist, working her way up from the bottom in a competitive industry. She is determined and brilliant, and her dogged pursuit of a decade-old story could trigger a scandal that would upend the political landscape.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Douglas Brunt's \"savage\" (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly) \u003c\/i\u003eprose creates an incisive portrait of ambition, power, and what it takes to win in the ruthless world of politics today.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347374874928,"sku":"BDbat5","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/256509-bat5-Square.jpg?v=1734203777","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-bat5","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}