Presidential Fiction

On a day when all eyes are turned to Washington for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, it seems only right to turn our blog attention to presidents as well. So, in case the real drama unfolding in the US isn’t quite enough - why not check out one of this fictional titles of presidential adventures.

American Savior by Roland Merullo - political satire in which Jesus - disturbed by what he sees happening in the United States - arrives to run as a third party candidate for the presidency.

The First Patient by Michael Palmer - Small town doctor and childhood friend of the president becomes first physician when the president’s doctor mysteriously disappears, but the president’s failing mental health is the source of greater concern in this suspense thriller.

Jackson by Max Byrd - In the run up to an election, a journalist is hired by one camp to write an unflattering biography of the oposing candidate. Sounds very 21st century, but in the end offers up a colourful historical novel of 19th century president Andrew Jackson.

Lincoln by Gore Vidal - Historical fiction of the life and career of the 16th president by the celebrated American novelist.

Mount Vernon Love Story by Mary Higgins Clark – before she became a powerhouse of supsense writing, Clark penned this short historical romance of George and Martha Washington.

Sixty Days and Counting by Kim Stanley Robinson - Near future Science Fiction title of a newly elected president trying to deal with the effects of advanced climate change.

That Fateful Lightning by Richard Parry - Historical fiction of Ulysses S. Grant, told as Grant looks back on his life and career (including his presidency) in order to write his memoir.