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Michael Fedor

Award-winning American author Michael Fedor blends political intrigue, futurist suspense, and real-world constitutional crises into heart-pounding thrillers that feel dangerously close to reality. Michael draws on his 25 years of experience in the wild, woolly worlds of politics and campaigns to tell captivating, character-driven stories of power and intrigue. In addition to his political and writing careers, Michael has served as a national business consultant and strategist, higher education leader, teacher, professor, and entrepreneur.

Killer Amendment
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We are two Senators or one Bull Moose Away....

MICHAEL FEDOR AUTHOR Hello Reader, I am absolutely thrilled to share that our KICKSTARTER for Bull Moose Book #4 is just one backer away from achieving our goal! Check out the Kickstarter Now What does that mean? When we hit our minimum goal, all the backers are GUARANTEED to get their rewards. And it means we're on our way to the first stretch goal. KILLER AMENDMENT: A Deeper Dive Book 4 will be the first episodic book in the series, meaning a reader will not necessarily need to read Books...

On sale on Amazon this weekend

MICHAEL FEDOR AUTHOR You may have noticed: MichaelFedorBooks.com has a new look. Same writer. Same obsession with political thrillers that actually mean something. Just a sharper front door. I write for the readers who are paying attention — the ones who feel the weight of this political moment and want their fiction to carry that weight too. No sanitized heroes. No easy answers. Just leaders who bleed conviction, make impossible calls, and earn your respect one brutal chapter at a time....

The Bull Moose Dispatch

BULL MOOSE DISPATCH By Michael Fedor Books 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...

Reason for hope

Hello Reader, Today is a National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter. It will also be the memorial service for the former president in the grand National Cathedral. You are also sure to witness one of those rare occasions where all living current and former Presidents appear together in the same photo. Funerals are a time of reflection, but a presidential funeral is rare. We should consider the extraordinary life and service of one man today. We should also spend time contemplating...

Year of the Moose: 2024 Reflections From ideas in a notebook to three published works: Reflections on the writing debut of author Michael Fedor in 2024 Whether you joined author Michael Fedor's list of Intrigue Insiders yesterday or on Day One of his author journey last January, now is the perfect time to escape to the exciting Bull Moose universe. Read more about this thrilling series, its awards, podcast recognition, and plans to continue into 2025 in our final blog post of 2024. What is...

Tree of Liberty (Bull Moose Book 2)

Dear Reader, Today the one-year anniversary of restarting my writing journey, and I have exciting news to share with you. Tree of Liberty (Bull Moose Book 2) is now available in audiobook, ebook, and print! You can purchase your copies from my shop or other great retailers here. Also, find a free preview download of this new release there. One year ago, I sat down in my home office and cracked open a notebook containing a 20-year-old manuscript I had begun as a teacher in Lancaster County,...

Hello Reader, In this end-of-August edition of Intrigue Insiders, I'm sharing some of my favorite reads from the summer, seeking your opinion on the best headline for Bull Moose #1 and dropping some hints about Tree of Liberty: Book 2. I end with some great links to free and discounted reads, so be sure to scroll ALL the way to the bottom. During our family summer travels, which included a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, I took in some new reads and enjoyed a second read of some others...

Bull Moose Book 1 Audiobook Cover

New Release WHAT IT TAKES TO KILL ABULL MOOSE: A Political Thriller NEW AUDIOBOOK AVAILABLE NOW! The award-winning political thriller by debut author Michael Fedor is now available in audiobook. Use the code NEWMOOSE to save 65% on your audiobook copy for a limited time! This book spins a thrilling tale of a future presidential election in which the soul of American democracy is in the balance. A curse is reignited, and a party is reborn. But as Senator Jackson Piper quickly learns, it will...

Good morning Reader I wanted to share some truly exciting news this morning. What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose is now an award-winning work! Click the image above or visit my blog to read the exciting press release with the details of the wins in two categories. We've set up a special 25% off sale on the book to celebrate the wins at shop.michaelfedor.com. If you use the code FIREBIRD at checkout, you can save $5 more on a hardcover. There are now incredible discounted shipping options for...

Dear Intrigue Insider, I am so grateful for so many of you who have purchased What It Takes to Kill a Bull Moose, moving it at launch into the Top 100 of Science Fiction Crime and Mystery and the Top 400 of Conspiracy Thrillers on Amazon! I believe we'll reach TOP SELLER in one of these categories soon as more readers become aware of this chillingly real political thriller. Don't take my word for it. Here's direct feedback from readers of the novel that I've received since its launch: "[Bull...