Top Ten Political Thriller Books

1. The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad
Chilling views of political plots and bomb-wearing terrorists. An extra shock considering my country has had a suicide attack so recenly in London. Make this one your first!

2. Advise and Consent by Allen Drury
As relevant as when it was written, with its lame duck president, sexual scandals and eternal message.

3. The Prisoner of Guantanamo by Dan Fesperman
Bush will not be sleeping at night with this book around. Escecially since a British Detainee, Binyam Mohamad got released recently and is telling his life story.

4. The Manchurian Candidate by Richard Condon
Touches of US McCarthyism and Chinese communist brainwashing in this one. Even the recent film couldn't compare to the paperback. It really shows how paranoid all politcal leader are, and how the east so desperatly wants to manipulate the west.

5. House of Cards by Michel Dobbs
Following Francis Urquhart, we get a real feel for the cut throat world in Parliament. Televised with 2 further sequels - To Play the King and The Final Cut - this one is a treat.

6. The Ghost by Robert Harris
A ghostwriter finds himself in hot water when he gets involved with Britain's former PM.

7. Executive Treason: A Novel by Gary Grossman
A first time writer, which throws you into the world of political thrillers.

8. The Politics of Betrayal by G. R. Jenkins
Shows how political climates cause a deep sense of paranoia about anything. Great!

9. The Plot by Kathleen Lamarche
Deception and murder will cause us to doubt democracy, as someone attemtps a US government takeover.

10. The Divine Appointment by Jerome Teel
The US supreme court leeds to The White House in numerous power struggles, political mindgames and challenging relationships. Even Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn likes this one. Top marks!

Well, that all for now. Should keep you guys busy till....lunchtime. Hope this helps, keep reading, and don't be scared to write!