The Race (Patterson novel)

For the 2014 novel by Nina Allan, see The Race (Allan novel).

The Race is a political thriller written by Richard North Patterson. It is set during the 2008 presidential election in the United States, and revolves around fictional Ohioan Senator Corey Grace and his quest to become the Republican presidential nominee.^[1][2]

The Race

Author	Richard North Patterson
Language	English
Genre	Political thriller
Publisher	Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
Publication date	2007
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardcover)
Pages	352
ISBN	9780805079487
OCLC	85019247
Dewey Decimal	813/.54 22
LC Class	PS3566.A8242 R33 2007

Main characters

• Corey Grace, the protagonist, is the Republican Senator from Ohio, was a fighter pilot in the beginning of the book. He becomes a P.O.W. and was later awarded the Purple Heart. He was not close to his family and became a senator after the war; he particularly appealed to veterans of the war. He dates a black actress named Lexie Hart throughout the book.^{[citation needed]}
• Rob Marotta is the Senate Majority Leader who attempts to win the presidency through power, money, and manipulation.^{[citation needed]}
• Bob Christy is a Republican governor and religious fanatic, who presents himself as a "Messenger from God". He is liked by religious Catholics and has a strong backing from religious fanatics, in general.^{[citation needed]}