Abuse of Power

Abuse of Power follows Jack Hatfield, a former war correspondent who now works as a freelance news producer in San Francisco after being blacklisted by mainstream media. His career took a downturn when a left-wing watchdog group labeled him as an extremist. During a routine ride-along with the SFPD bomb squad, Hatfield encounters a carjacking incident that reveals military explosives. When federal authorities attempt to discourage his investigation, he recognizes the signs of a major story developing. The investigation takes Hatfield across multiple continents including stops in Tel Aviv, London, and Paris. He works alongside a Yemeni intelligence operative and a Green Beret to uncover activities of a terrorist organization called the Hand of Allah. The novel explores themes of media manipulation, political corruption, and the complex relationship between truth and power in modern society. Through its international terrorism plot, it raises questions about the nature of journalism and the price of seeking truth in a world of competing agendas.

Readers describe this book as a straightforward political thriller that follows Savage's radio personality and political views. Many found it a quick, entertaining read with action sequences and conspiracy elements. Likes: - Fast-paced narrative - Inside look at talk radio operations - Conservative political perspective matches Savage's on-air style - Action scenes and chase sequences Dislikes: - Characters lack depth - Writing quality below thriller genre standards - Heavy-handed political messaging - Plot predictability "The action kept me turning pages but the dialogue was stiff" - Amazon reviewer "Feels like listening to his radio show in novel form" - Goodreads reviewer Ratings: Amazon: 3.9/5 (341 reviews) Goodreads: 3.4/5 (174 ratings) Barnes & Noble: 3.7/5 (47 reviews) Most readers approached it as light entertainment rather than serious literature, with fans of Savage's radio show rating it higher than general thriller readers.

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🔍 The novel's protagonist, Jack Hatfield, shares several career parallels with author Michael Savage, who also faced media controversies and blacklisting during his broadcasting career. 🌎 Michael Savage (born Michael Alan Weiner) holds PhDs in nutritional ethnomedicine and epidemiology, and has written over 40 books across various genres. 📰 The book's themes of media manipulation and political cover-ups were influenced by Savage's 2009 experience of being banned from entering the United Kingdom due to his controversial radio content. 🏙️ The San Francisco setting draws from Savage's intimate knowledge of the city, where he lived for many years and hosted his nationally syndicated radio show "The Savage Nation." 🔗 The novel's portrayal of international terrorism networks reflects real-world concerns from 2011 (the book's publication year) when terrorist cells were increasingly using technology for coordination.