New Book: "HIRED GUN" FOR POLITICAL JUNKIES

AN INSIDER'S STORY OF POLITICS


Chelsea, Maine - July 9, 2008 - The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, North America's largest independent publisher of academic, and reference books, announces the publication of Hired Gun: A Political Odyssey.

Originally written by veteran political consultant Alex Ray as a college reference book, the publisher thought that because the author's experiences were so exciting, Hired Gun should be released to bookstores and online outlets such as Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble and others for general reading.

The book follows the adventures of one man's behind-the-scenes political consulting career from local to state to national politics. It reveals interesting details about some of our nation's leaders.

As a political practice, our democratic system remains the most successful form of government in history. However, as a profession, politics is still in its infancy and riddled with flaws. By offering readers an insider's perspective, Alex Ray challenges us to draw our own conclusions as to whether or not our method of selecting leaders is fair and open.

In today's political campaigns, few decisions are ever as simple as black and white. Hired Gun is an exclusive look at what goes on in the gray.

Media Samples are provided upon request.

Contact Alex Ray, email: aray79777@roadrunner.com, Phone: 207.582.1523