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For the Love of Freedom

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When political journalist Chip Halick unearths a secret about the popular new governor Colin Rierdon, the politician will have to contradict his own professed code of conduct if he is to prevent his past from being unveiled. In this tangled web of politics, the reader is asked to wrestle with ideas involving ethics, law, religion, and constitutional intent.

Despite an occasional flaw, the author's writing style is generally impressive. D.J. Vallone is erudite without being pretentious, and his prose flows well. His descriptions are one of the strongest features of his novel.

Although I disagree with many of the ideas presented in the novel, I feel they are fairly well-incorporated into the story. There are times when the narrator's introspection tends to slow down the plot and unnecessarily keep the reader from the story, but for the most part, the philosophical speculation is interesting and integral to the tale.

Although far from preachy, the novel does not always convey its ideas with nuance. The story is occasionally painted with some broad strokes of black and white, and evangelical Christians are sterotyped. But there are also complexities, and the narrator explores multiple sides of various political issues, particularly the issue of abortion. Whether or not you agree with the general political thrust of the novel, you should find that it inspires contemplation.