Capitol Gamble by Hollis Cheek
Capitol Gamble
Tired. That was the word for Tom Reed. He was fifty-five, short, overweight, with the power of legislation in his hand. Outwardly, people considered him pleasant, interested, popular among his peers, and a master of the legislative process. Inside, he was tired of years of living beyond his means, tired of these frequent trips to Jackson, tired of the ever-slowing pace of the legislature, and tired of doing for others.
Book Description
When young Umpster asks Mississippi Senator Tom Reed for advice on the steps of the State Capitol Building in Jackson, he unknowingly sets the tone and directive for new City Police Chief Charles Morgan as he investigates the first big crime since moving to his new home. Reporting to the crime scene in the center of the city, Morgan is forced to investigate ‘unofficially’ because it is actually outside his jurisdiction. Battling through a complicated mix of underlying racism and widespread inclusion, trying to protect the innocent from the forces designed to ensure justice, one of the Chief’s biggest challenges is to prove a crime took place at all.
About the Author
Hollis Cheek has already lived a full life and is now processing some of his thoughts into written prose and poetry. Having graduated from Mississippi State University, he has been a long-time businessman in the state of Mississippi. He’s held elected office at the local level as well as with the Mississippi State Senate. He’s also been a bank director, an inventor with 14 patents, and a fixed wing and helicopter pilot. His other novel, published in 2003, is Sunsets Don’t Wait.
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