Center Stage

Excellent story which also gives a good look at what goes into a political race. As an independent, rock star Tyler Sloan decides to run for a vacant US Senate seat. Alliances and betrayals abound, lives are laid open for everyone to examine, and values are tested as the race goes down to the site.

Wow! What a great read. Tyler Sloan is a retired rock star who decides to run for an open Senate seat. A thriller from the start. Great behind the scenes action of how campaigns are run, and elections are won. Could not put this book down until the end. #CenterStage #NetGalley

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

WOW!!!! What can I say? I LOVED this book. Not only that, but it is not one of the books I would normally read.

Even though it is a book of fiction, I can quite imagine this being exactly what happens in real life. The book is about a very successful Rock Star singer whose father was very nearly the president of the United States. Tyler Sloan has finished singing and wants to make a difference in the political world. Due to a death there is an election for a senator and this political unknown has two months to campaign. There is the usual mud raking and trying to find something on the other candidates and past mysteries uncovered. It is extremely well written and flows smoothly.

I highly recommend you read this book whatever your genre is. If it was possible to give more than 5 stars, this is the book I would give it to.

Did I mention I loved it?

What do you do when you have been a rock-star for most of your adult life. When your father has been in politics and you have been exposed to it then being a senator is the next thing to do. Tyler Sloan has decided to run for Senator in Nevada where he lives full time now. He is going to run as an Independent. That is not easy,
He finds himself in the middle of a Champaign where there are too many chances to use his past against him. He has a 14 year old daughter to think about and an ex-wife to worry about besides the other problems that come up. The story is well written and keep you wondering if he can make it to the winner's circle.

I received this book through "NetGalley" program.

This story is about a rock star who retires and wants to become Nevada's next U.S. Senator. He has politics in his blood since his father was a former Governor and Senator and also had run for the Presidency. This depicts Tyler's campaign to secure the win.

It lays out that he is running as an Independent and not one of the other political parties. He is able to get members of his father's team to work on his campaign. The plan that he lays out has him using his own money and working to support the people of Nevada and not the same platitudes that the Republican and Democrat candidates were using.

His style rubs some of his original staff writers the wrong way and he winds up bringing in a new media consultant who is not afraid to try new things. In the end he gets his father and daughter to campaign along side him.

The story highlights his time as a rock star and how his fame is able to draw the crowd to him. It also talks about the tricks that political foes will use against each other to get the upper hand.

This is a great story and you must read it. It is well worth it.

The story of rock star Tyler Sloan as he runs for senate. His opponents and the press are out to ruin him. His team are out to prove he is the best candidate for the role.

This book is a great read, with a sympatic Protagonist. Tyler Sloan is a retired rock-star, and he decides to run for a free senates seat in Nevada. He does well and wants to change the mentality of politics. It`s more mud throwing than caring for the people. Who hides more and has the most to lose. The only worth is to win and so are alliances, betrayal and profit all around the corner. The style of writing is very thrilling and all the people in this book have well-adjusted characters. Can you feel through the pages who is on Tyler's side?
It's a little strange to read about the American political system because it's a bit different from the German system. But politics unfortunately is never clear, brave or straight. Intrigues are plastered all the way to the senate and your life is torn to everyone's eyes.
I liked this book a lot, it was interesting with much insight facts and a lot of excitement.

Tyler Sloan is a retiring rock star and he has politics in his blood. His father has had a presidential run and has held the office of Governor and Senator. When a friend and Senate colleague of his fathers dies, Tyler decides to enter the political arena as an Independent for the unoccupied Senate seat. He has a different style and vision as he campaigns for the people of Nevada. The high and lows of politics, the betrayals, the friendships, the scandals are revealed as his life is laid bare. This is a political thriller that captures the reader from the very first page.
A truly excellent read and very recommended.
An ARC was received from NetGalley and RealClear Publishing in exchange for an honest book review.

I enjoyed this story. Well-written and it felt very realistic. Lots of action and plenty of twists. This is a new to me author, and I hope that he writes additional books.

Election junkies rejoice, Center Stage is a thrill ride of election drama from start to finish. Ever wonder what it is like deep inside a race for the US Senate? Center Stage will fill that void for you. A lot of this riveting book comes fresh out of the headlines. If you weren't certain this was about a fictional race for a Senate seat in Nevada, you might think this was about Georgia in 2020/2021.

Tyler Sloan is a powerful lead character and the portrayal does make one stop and wonder if personality and fame enough to overcome steadfast standing on issues? It appears real life has made this fiction very realistic. Anyone who questions whether being a US Senator isn't simply a question of cash should read this book.

Brilliantly using poll numbers to introduce almost every chapter of this book, keeps the reader hooked. Fast-paced, full of intricate conflict, Center Stage is a political thriller. Worthy of a read for anyone who was captivated by any part of the last election cycle. Center Stage will both take you in and keep you out of real life. A solid read that could be well received by any reader.

My Rating: 5 stars

From what I can see this book is not new, it was originally released a couple of years back with a different title. It is my first time reading it or reading this author. I'm not sure what I expected when I requested it, but the premise looked interesting and with the political climate we have been in for the last couple of years, I thought it might be a good book to read. I enjoyed it, it shows the behind the scenes of "how the sausage it made" and based on recent history seemed to be based in a lot of facts.

Up until this current election season I really didn't know how politics worked nor did I care to, but my eyes have been opened by many things that have happened. This book made public what I'm sure that goes on a lot that ordinary citizens don't know happens. This book has family issues, drama, some twists and some suspense.

The characters were interesting, well developed and the plot moved along to keep me interested. I enjoyed this book.

A special thank you to the publisher and netgalley for a copy to review.

I rate this title a solid 3.5 stars

A political novel that follows an ex rock stars campaign for the Nevada Senate. Although this book was not action heavy it was well plotted with interesting characters. Its greatest strength might be the fact it was written by an insider that knows the mechanics of politics.
I try to avoid comparisons on reviews but I am overwhelmed by thoughts of Allen Drury, well detailed and wonkish while being interesting enough not to lose the everyday reader. Recommended.