Dispatch #1: Secrets, power, and the shadow war for democracy


BULL MOOSE DISPATCH

Dear Reader!

Exclusive Sneak Peek
Starting next month, I’m launching The Bull Moose Dispatch — a monthly insider’s briefing for readers who want to go deeper into the Bull Moose Trilogy.

Each issue will spotlight one book, pulling back the curtain on hidden backstory, historical inspiration, and the threads that connect the whole saga. You’ll also get exclusive resources like book club guides, behind-the-scenes commentary, and subscriber-only merch drops on MichaelFedorBooks.com.

But more than that, this is about reigniting your passion for reading and reflection. Because the Bull Moose stories aren’t just thrillers — they’re an exploration of the choices, crises, and lessons that still shape our democracy today.

If you’ve ever started a book and life pulled you away, this Dispatch is your nudge back into the story — and into the movement behind Bull Moose!

In Progress

The Nine-Hour President: A Political Thriller is my current work in progress. We tried something a little different with this release. We pre-leased an early versin of the novel to Amazon readers exclusively. But the full work is planned for launch in October on all platforms including the Michael Fedor Books Shop, Apple, B&N, and an audiobook.

What I loved about writing this story was combining two stories into one - the A story is a race against time to avert a nuclear catastrophe. The B story is a flashback (prequel) to reveal why Sylvester Billings and Jackson Piper have such a close and enduring bond.

If you want to grab a sneak peek into the book's story and major characters, head on over to the book page here at MichaelFedorBooks.com

How about a teaster from Bull Moose Book #3?

“I don’t deserve this life,” she said.“None of us deserves this life,” Jackson said. “And it is a hell of a way to show appreciation by offing yourself on the bathroom floor of a five-star hotel in Italy.”Aurelia coughed violently. “Please leave me,” she said.Jackson looked at her cautiously; her bloodshot eyes were full of sadness and anger.Not a chance.

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Mark Your Calendar

There are a few upcoming events to know about!

Vote for (aka Heart) my Author Reading and Democracy Discussion for SXSW 2026 on the Panel Picker before this Sunday!

Full release of The Nine-Hour President is slated for October 14, 2025

Novel Marketing Conference in Austin - January 29 - 31, 2026

SXSW 2026 in Austin - March 12 - 18, 2026

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What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose (#1)

An idealistic Senator uncovers a plot that could end democracy.

Tree of Libery (#2)

A shattered nation. A rising conspiracy. One man risks everything to save democracy.

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Suspense and political thriller debut author Michael Fedor crafts thrilling stories of power, political maneauvers, and the human condition. After a twenty-year detour into politics, Michael Fedor has set his sights on his passion – storytelling. For his first independent speculative fiction novel, Michael dusted off a story he wrote but never published in 2004. Like a Jane Goodall of modern politics, he is using his observations and experiences to introduce a new political thriller series with the release of What it Takes to Kill a Bull Moose (Bull Moose Book 1) in March 2024.

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