What It Takes to Kill a

BULL MOOSE

A Political Thriller

Former Senator Jackson Piper, humiliated by a national defeat, is drawn from his quiet retreat by a plot to hijack the 2044 election. He resurrects the Bull Moose Party to run but discovers it will take more than the most votes to survive the election.

Bull Moose Book 1 Hardcover
Firebird Book Award
Hollywood Book Festival

Fedor’s writing is sharp, and his knowledge of the political landscape imbues [each] story with authenticity and realism.

Nancy Jacob

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MUST READ!

A great read for those who enjoy drama, suspense, twisty plots, and interesting characters…I could not put it down.

Linda Besser

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Author Michael Fedor

former Political operative lifts the curtain as political thriller author

Michael Fedor

Award-winning American author Michael Fedor has set his sights on crafting political fiction brimming with suspense, fast-paced thrills, and a dash of science-fiction. Michael draws on his 20 years of experiences in the wild, wooly worlds of Washington, DC, and state capitals to tell captivating stories of power, intrigue, and the human condition. His style makes his novels deliciously thrilling. His meticulous research ensures each story is terrifyingly plausible. His inaugural release – What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose (Book 1) – is a 2024 International Firebird Book Award winner in two categories – political thriller and speculative fiction. It also received honors from Storytrade Book Awards and the Hollywood Book Festival 2024. Its sequel will release November 5, 2024.

Discover the Bull Moose Universe

US Stormy Present

A Riveting Thriller

Dive into this electrifying tale of courage, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of justice – a must-read for fans of political thrillers like The Diplomat and The West Wing, or contemporary authors such as James Patterson, Vince Flynn, and David Baldacci, or anyone yearning for a reinvention of American politics.

Governor Valerie Lawrence of Texas

Many Infectious Characters

In the Bull Moose series, cheer for (and root against) captivating characters who will electrify your imagination as they come to life on the page. They include a courageous former senator, the Cajun Speaker of the House, the maverick Texas Governor, the suspicious billionaire, and a sentient A.I. assistant.

Jackson Piper for President

The 2044 Campaign

The president’s national agenda threatens to plunge the nation further into chaos, and the stakes have never been higher. When political parties change the rules, a forgotten party is reborn. But in the shadws lurks an ancient prophecy—the Curse of Tippecanoe—that could threaten everything.

Out Now & Coming Soon

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The Senate Deception: A Political Thriller
(Book .5)

A mysterious plot to blackmail rising star Senator Jackson Piper into reforming the Senate filibuster is a trap that turns into the deadliest Senate debate in history. Out now!

 

What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose by Michael Fedor

What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose: A Political Thriller
(Book 1)

Enjoy a thrill ride through a future American presidential election where truth and information are as easily manipulated as polls. A secret plot to rig the election compels retired Senator Jackson Piper to challenge the rules of the game entirely, remaking America and sparking a political revolution in the process.

Tree of Liberty Bull Moose Book 2

Tree of Liberty: A Political Thriller
(Book 2)

Picking up just minutes after the exciting conclusion to Book 1, a cunning president consolidates power, citizens call for revolution, and the Bull Moose fight for survial and victory. Will they succeed in winning the Contingent Election or have they witnessed the last election of the Republic?

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What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose Named Finalist for the 2024 Storytrade Book Award

Discover What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose, a 2024 Storytrade Award Finalist. This award-winning political thriller is a must-read in new political thriller series.

Hollywood Book Festival 2024 Applauds New Political Thriller by Michael Fedor with Award

New political thriller series by Michael Fedor receives Honorable Mention by Hollywood Book Festival 2024 for achievement in Suspense/Thriller

Just How Terrifying and True to Life is Bull Moose Book 1? Here’ the Running List

WARNING: This post is full of spoilers. If you have not yet read What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose, you will not want to scroll down this post - past the photo of Jackson Piper from Chapter 2. To do so would be to explore our running tally of all the ways that...

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November 5, 2024  

New Release Day!

Michael Fedor much anticipated book 2 in the Bull Moose Series releases on Election Day in the United States (of course it does). Discover the final results of the Contingent Election and whether or not the Bull Moose Party along with the Republic will survive the Tree of Liberty revolution.

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