Former U.S. Senator Jackson Piper thought his political ambitions were shattered after a shocking defeat on the national stage drove him out of public service. But when a sinister plan to hijack the presidential election shatters his quiet retreat in the Rockies, two trusted former colleagues approach him with an offer to restore balance to a corrupted two-party system that will shape the fate of the American people in the upcoming 2044 elections. With the clock ticking and American values on the line, Jackson resurrects the forgotten Bull Moose Party to take on the corrupt President Warner and his billionaire puppeteer.

In this heart-pounding thriller with twists at every turn, follow Piper and his loyal team of patriots as they race against time to expose the truth before democracy itself falls prey to the monsters of greed and manipulation. What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose is a pulse-pounding rollercoaster of loyalty, sacrifice, and unyielding courage that will keep you on your toes until the final page.

Winner of five awards for writing craft and excellence in its genre including a PenCraft Best Books Award and a Storytrade Award Finalist Selection for 2024.

This book is a must-read for Vince Flynn and James Patterson fans or lovers of political thrillers like The President’s Daughter, The Last Election, or 2034: A Novel of the Next World War. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure cheering for the revived Bull Moose Party in the cutthroat world of presidential campaigns and power as Jackson Piper and his Bull Moose Party seek redemption and reform for America before it’s too late.

Where American democracy meets the razor’s edge.

From the backrooms of Washington to the shadows of global intrigue, The Bull Moose Trilogy is a pulse-pounding political thriller series that asks one question: What would you risk to save a nation from itself?

At its center is Jackson Piper—an idealistic former U.S. senator who walks away from the political machine… only to be pulled back into a shadow war where loyalty is currency, truth is a weapon, and the stakes are nothing less than the survival of the American experiment.

Across three high-stakes novels, Piper faces a ruthless coalition willing to end elections as we know them, navigates a dangerous web of allies and enemies, and wrestles with the cost of holding onto his principles when betrayal and power are always a heartbeat away.

The DNA of the Series

• Political Power Plays – Senate floor maneuvers, covert alliances, and the brutal chess game of American politics.

• Shadow Conspiracies – Secret networks operating beyond public view, shaping the future while the nation sleeps.

• Loyalty & Betrayal – Friendships tested, lines crossed, and the thin thread of trust that can decide history.

• Modern Relevance – Echoes of today’s headlines, woven into a fictional world that feels chillingly plausible.

• Reluctant Hero Trope – A man who wanted out of politics forced to confront the fight of his life—again and again.

• The “What If” Factor – Alternate political scenarios grounded in the real fragility of democracy.

The Bull Moose Trilogy isn’t just entertainment—it’s a mirror held up to America’s soul, reflecting both its fractures and its resilience.

If you love Tom Clancy’s political scope, Vince Flynn’s grit, and Robert Ludlum’s web of intrigue, this series will keep you turning pages deep into the night.

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