Prime Candidate Author:Gordon Cotler Prime Candidate by Gordon Cotler. Narrated by Richard Poe. Copyright 1996 by Gordon Cotler. P 1996 by Recorded Books, Inc. 94711 (6 cassettes/9 hours). Unabridged. ISBN 0-7887-0516-4. "Edgar Award-winning writer Gordon Cotler weaves an enthralling web of political intrigue and mayhem in the story of a nasty New York primary. In this captivating,... more » sometimes steamy, behind-the-scenes political thriller, careers can be won or lost by a well-placed lie or a missing piece of evidence. When an attractive female real estate agent is found dead in Senator Morton Beaufoy's car eight days before the primary, a once secure nomination is suddenly up for grabs. Beaufoy's opponent, sleazy congressman Herbert Turnbull and his "dirty tricks" team, capitalize on this opportunity to scramble back into the race. Will Beaufoy's media consultant Jock Caprisi be able to save the senator's campaign and career, or will Turnbull ride innuendo and half-truths to victory? Prime Candidate is a fast-paced, suspenseful novel that is sure to add sizzle to any election year. "Getting there is half the fun."---Publishers Weekly. The Midwest Book Review praises Richard Poe's "strong narration." (from backcase)« less