The People’s House by David Pepper is a suspense filled, intriguing political drama. Jack Sharpe is a journalist and is hot on the trail to uncover the truth about the odd results of the election in the Ohio congressional district. Something just doesn’t add up. And it isn’t long before Jack is enmeshed in the corrupt and dangerous world of an international plot. But how can he prove that Lee Kelly (the usual landslide winner) has been robbed of his office by Tom Stanton? Jack needs to find and prove who the owners of the bizarre Abacus vote counting machine were at the time of the election, and his search brings him into contact with murderers, innocents, harrowing moments of being followed and kidnapped, and an alarming truth that will have massive consequences for his country, if not the world.

The People’s House is a very well-written and gripping novel that kept me engrossed from start to end. While the plot is very full, I felt engaged at every stage and the reader will not be left behind. Well-crafted, the plot unfolds carefully and alternates between events of the present and events of the past, showing how situations link and form the background to the story. Journalist Jack has all the instincts, curiosity, and determination of any great reporter, and readers will share in his astonishment and alarm at what he uncovers. I liked his persistence and his very human concern for son Scott, and his desire to reveal the corruption. The author depicts his characters with believability and insight. Russian Kazarov is a convincing baron, and I loved the moment when the story eventually draws Jack and Kazarov together for a tense but revealing meeting, with all its seriousness yet slightly humorous undertones. David Pepper is an excellent writer and storyteller. He has created a dramatic and convincing novel that shows how the tenacity and courage of individuals can triumph over the vile, unscrupulous manipulation of corrupt leaders.

Whoa! That's exactly what I thought when I finished the fantastic new novel by author David Pepper, The People's House. Just, whoa! This book is an absolute roller coaster of a read, filled with political intrigue, drama, thrills and adventure that will keep readers obsessively turning its pages from the very start all the way through until the very end. Follow the story of protagonist Jack Sharpe, a political reporter who feels that his career is almost done, and disappointingly so. Then he comes across some odd election results in one small area of Ohio and realizes that there is much more to these irregularities than meets the eye. The further he digs, the more danger he puts himself in, but he comes to believe that if he doesn't go on, the safety of the entire American way of life just might be at risk. Will Jack succeed or will he become just another victim of this nefarious plot? You'll need to read the book to find out!

I so enjoyed The People's House. Author David Pepper has done a fantastic job in creating characters, especially the lead, Jack Sharpe, that readers will be able to relate to, will connect with, and will truly come to care about. If that isn't a hallmark of a great author, I'm not sure what is. His scene setting skills are simply second to none, and I am certain that he has intimate knowledge of the inner workings of our governmental system, as his descriptions seem extremely spot on. Any reader who loves a thrilling and adventurous work of political intrigue should absolutely pick up this book as soon as possible. I highly recommend this book, and I certainly look forward to reading more from the very talented author, David Pepper, as soon as I possibly can!

In The People's House by David Pepper, it all started with a single upset in the congressional election when Democratic incumbent Lee Kelly lost to a less than worthy opponent. Then a pattern began to emerge as more Democrats lost their seats in the same manner, giving the Republicans the long awaited return to House majority. No one saw this coming - not even the winners. When political reporter Jack Sharpe started gathering information for a detailed piece on Lee Kelly's loss, he began the assignment with little enthusiasm. Little did he know that he was about to dive into the biggest election fraud conspiracy in history. He soon started to notice a few things that did not add up, stirring his curiosity and making him dig deeper. He was, however, not the only one interested in the facts. After ousted Congressman Lee Kelly died in a questionable accident, Jack knew he was onto something. His investigation threatened some very powerful people who would stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden. Did the Republicans really steal the House? Can one reporter uncover the truth and do so without endangering the lives of those he loves? And what do the Russians have to do with a murky congressional election?

The People's House by David Pepper is a captivating tale of an intricate game of political manoeuvre and election fraud, and how the relentless work of a determined reporter brought it to light. It takes you behind the scenes to reveal who really pulls the strings and how greed for power can lead to a man's ultimate downfall. The biggest plus in The People's House is the in-depth narration that gives the reader all the details on how the entire process was crafted and executed. David Pepper manages to do this without slowing down the story or killing the thrill. Every new plot twist introduced adds to the depth and appeal of the story. David Pepper delivered an unrivaled read that, terrifyingly, reads like non-fiction.

The People's House by David Pepper is a political drama with a flavoring of a thriller. For me, it stirred memories of real events surrounding the suspicious election of Bush in 2000, when Washington Post reporter Dana Milbank attributed the 16,022 negative votes from Volusia's precinct 216 to faulty memory cards. The Global Election Systems machines (later purchased by Diebold) that caused the 16,000-vote disappeared on election night. It took another reporter, Washington State writer Bev Harris, to expose the ruse. Diebold Election Systems memos claimed to be stumped by the events in Volusia County.

Fiction is noble when it reminds us to examine reality. In The People's House, political reporter Jack Sharpe is the hero who reveals tampering with the black box voting machines upon which American democracy depends. David Pepper fleshes out a realistic scenario where sinister motivations stem from international sources, partnering with domestic political ambitions, all congealing around greed that can only derive from huge financial stakes. I was glad to see that this topic is given genuine study and care to the characters and events involved. Jack Sharpe's journey from weariness of politics moves to a state of mobilization once the truth is revealed. To reveal the treachery is dangerous. Much is at stake, and lives are risked and lost. Only through citizens' perseverance and belief in American democracy can the country be saved from those who would use it for their own greed.

In this way, The People's House mimics life, and reminds us that it takes individual attention, drive, and courage to protect the interests of all our people, and not just the powerful few. This is a perfect reminder for this time before a new election and, as far as I know, no safeguards have been put in place to prevent a repeat of 2000, which brought about an unjust war, the loss of many lives, and the feathering of corporate nests. This book is a valuable read.