Electron

Those Who Count The Votes Decide Everything (Joseph Stalin)

A cyber security expert uncovers a thirty-year conspiracy threatening our most precious freedom, our right to elect our leaders. With powerful forces trying to stop him, Professor Jonas Larson must overcome his bitter military past to fight a final battle for the nation he still loves.

Is it fiction or reality? In 1952, a primitive UNIVAC computer successfully predicted the winner of the Eisenhower vs. Stevenson presidential election. In the years since, computers have accurately predicted election winners from tiny samples of incoming votes, or have they gone further?

Gary Naiman has written eighteen novels. One of his books, P.P.M., is being considered for a motion picture.

Amazon Reviews:
“The cover with the portrait of Stalin initially confused me as I expected a historical thriller or a story where KGB would play a prominent role. But the book is about the most modern thing one can imagine – the electronic voting system and the ways to manipulate it. The book reads like a detailed movie script, which could easily compete with the Jack Ryan series: there is a genius programmer chased by assassins; there are political intrigues solidly based on financial interests; there are simultaneous terrorist attacks and a terrible computer virus. I hope Netflix or companies alike discover “Electron” as a promising material for their production.” (Anzelika Meyer-Germany-12/27/25)

“Electron by Gary Naiman is a gripping techno-thriller that delves into the dark side of technology and its potential impact on democracy. The protagonist, Professor Jonas Larson, is a cyber security expert who stumbles upon a decades-long conspiracy that challenges the integrity of elections. As Larson unravels the mystery, he faces formidable adversaries who will stop at nothing to keep the truth hidden. The book raises unsettling questions about the trustworthiness of technology in our political processes, making it a compelling read for fans of political thrillers and speculative fiction. Overall, Electron is a well-crafted story that explores the intersection of technology, politics, and power, leaving readers to ponder the real-world implications long after the last page.” (J. Brown –UK- 9/24)

“Jonas is a strong character. He's brilliant and haunted. The book contains elements of voter fraud and the industrial/military complex. It's tense throughout. I highly recommend this book.” (SS-8/24)

"Reminiscent of "Seven Days in May" which is my all-time favorite political thriller." (AC)

"It does raise an eyebrow. Interesting that an HBO documentary on this subject was quickly cancelled." (LM)

"Well written, but most important is the possibility the book's fictitious company may actually exist. If one company controls the majority of our vote, the author might be taking us beyond fiction." (LC)

"Well-developed characters and intriguing conclusion." (JR)

"Intense." (T)