The Man Behind
the Conspiracy
Former political operative. Award-winning author.
The stories are fiction. The insider knowledge is not.
Michael's Story
Before Michael Fedor wrote about the dark corridors of power, he walked them. An award-winning thriller author, Fedor's stories blur the line between tomorrow's headlines and dystopian prophecy.
His debut novel, What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose—finalist for the Storytrade Award and winner of the PenCraft Award for Best Suspense/Thriller—was praised for its high-stakes storytelling and chillingly plausible vision of America's future.
Through the Bull Moose Trilogy (What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose, Tree of Liberty, and The Nine-Hour President), Fedor delivers page-turning suspense in the tradition of Brad Meltzer, Vince Flynn, and Daniel Silva, while weaving in the thought-provoking depth of Margaret Atwood and George Orwell.
A strategist and educator, Fedor draws on firsthand experience inside the machinery of politics to craft thrillers that feel terrifyingly authentic. His books invite readers to ask not just what if?—but what now?
When he isn't writing, Michael speaks and consults on leadership, storytelling, and the future of democracy. He lives in Pennsylvania with his family.
Political Thriller
Suspense / Thriller
Finalist
Honorable Mention
Best Book
A razor-sharp political thriller that reminds us of the stakes… This book will keep you turning pages — and thinking hard — until the very last word.
Declassified: The Full Story
How a political operative became a political thriller author.
Political fiction author Michael Fedor brings 20 years of political organizing and storytelling experience to write for lovers of suspense, thrillers, and even political fantasy. Like a Jane Goodall of modern politics, Michael uses his observations and experiences in the wild, wooly worlds of Washington, DC, and state capitols to tell captivating stories of power, politics, and the human condition. His style makes his novels fast-paced and deliciously thrilling. His meticulous research ensures each story is terrifyingly plausible. Readers will wonder where the lines of real-life end and political fantasy begin, especially with his debut series Bull Moose.
5 campaigns as a candidate. 3 victories.
20 years inside the political machine — from local dogcatcher races to presidential campaigns.
“The stories are fiction. The experience is not.”
“Fedor’s writing is sharp, and his knowledge of the political landscape imbues each story with authenticity and realism.”
“A great read for those who enjoy drama, suspense, twisty plots, and interesting characters… I could not put it down.”
“An intelligent and agile political thriller that will keep you turning pages until the very end.”
“What a fantastic book. I am an avid reader of political thrillers… and Bull Moose stands out as very, very comparable to other nationally known authors. This was very well done.”
“If you’re looking for a suspenseful, fast paced, very charismatic book, you need to read What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose!”
“It’s incredible — and a little terrifying — how much of this book is becoming reality as I read it.”
Speaking
Keynotes on leadership, storytelling & democracy
Book Clubs
Virtual & in-person author visits for your group
Podcasts
Interviews on writing, politics & the thriller genre
Consulting
Political storytelling & narrative strategy
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