A new novel about behind-the-scenes presidential politics written under a pseudonym appears to be on the list for members of the White House Book Club.
Speaking at his prime-time press conference on April 29, President Barack Obama promised to lay a ‘New Foundation’ for growth.
But this was three weeks after New York publishing house Atlantic Monthly Press released ULTIMATUM, a debut political thriller by Matthew Glass in which a Democratic president is elected pledging a ‘New Foundation’ for America.
“It may be coincidence,” said Glass’s agent Ben Evans, “but it does seem interesting that the phrase ‘New Foundation’ appeared in the president’s speech so soon after ULTIMATUM was released.”
Refusing to reveal the true identity of Matthew Glass, which is a pseudonym, Evans added: “This is a fantastic thriller with all the hallmarks of being written by a political insider. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if people in the West Wing are reading it.”
I see a best seller in the making.
