Ballots and Blood

### From the Back Cover “Ralph Reed is on his way to becoming the master of political thrillers.” —Sean Hannity A powerful senator with major influence over U.S. foreign policy has turned up dead in an apartment leased by a dominatrix service. When the police obtain the service’s client list, it will surely spark a bigger Washington scandal. But one FBi investigator suspects this murder is not what it appears. When he threatens to uncover a clandestine plan to overthrow the iranian government, the White House intervenes. Congress debates military action against iran as terrorists plot more attacks. All this takes place during a bitter and hard-fought midterm election as both parties jockey for advantage. Meanwhile, the evangelical right—led by a prominent religious broadcaster and tea Party activists flex their newfound muscle. With war about to reignite in the Persian Gulf, razor thin margins at the polls, and a Washington madam threatening to reveal her high-profile clientele, the only sure thing is the nation’s great uncertainty. Praise for Reed’s previous novel The Confirmation: “Ralph Reed has nailed it in this fast-paced political thriller. A great read.” —Karl Rove, former senior advisor to President George W. Bush “A roller coaster ride . . . you won’t be able to put it down.” —Mark R. Levin, radio host and New York Times best-selling author Ralph Reed is chairman and CEO of Century Strategies, a public relations and public affairs firm advising Fortune 500 companies, and founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition. He has also worked on seven U.S. presidential campaigns and advised eighty-eight senate, congressional, and gubernatorial campaigns in twenty-four states. As executive director of the Christian Coalition from 1989 to 1997, Reed was recog- nized for building one of the nation’s most effective grassroots organizations by Newsweek, Life, and Time magazines. Reed and his wife have four children and live in Duluth, Georgia. ### About the Author Ralph Reed is chairman and CEO of Century Strategies, a public relations and public affairs firm, and founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition. He has also worked on seven U.S. presidential campaigns and advised 88 senate, congressional, and gubernatorial campaigns in 24 states. As executive director of the Christian Coalition, Reed was recognized for building one of the nation’s most effective grassroots organizations by Newsweek, Life, and Time magazines.