In five years, Stephen Harper went from private citizen to prime minister of Canada. This book tells the story of Harper's rise to power - how a small group of colleagues, with little experience in national politics, transformed themselves into the disciplined, professional campaign team that brought down Paul Martin and the Liberals.

"The best book written to date about the new Conservatives." The Literary Review of Canada "If you want a window onto what is going on in Ottawa, look to Tom Flanagan." The Toronto Star "Hits the sweet spot for political junkies of all stripes ... a crisply written behind the scenes lesson in winning power." Policy Options "Readers are likely to learn more here about the man who leads our government and the way he thinks than from any other book to date." The Montreal Gazette "This is an excellent insider's account of a seminal era in Canadian conservative history." Graeme Voyer, Winnipeg Free Press "Flanagan has been Mr. Harper's main strategist for years, and his new book - which I've just finished - should be required reading for all Canadians worried about honesty and truth in government." Garth Turner, MP