Reviews for
Six who stopped the steal
Linda Furman
Volunteer Reader, Recreational Recorded Readings for the Blind
A Debt of Gratitude Owed
“Nancy Hicks Marshall shows an enormous amount of research done before writing in order to describe the complicated election process in a way that everyone can understand in today’s world where fact and fiction are difficult to discern. A must-read for anyone who wants a clear, understandable and well-researched behind-the-scenes look at Arizona’s election process and the 2020 election.”
Kathy White
Retired Respiratory Therapist, Concerned Voting Citizen
A Debt of Gratitude Owed
“This well-written account of the events surrounding the 2020 Arizona election is a must-read for anyone concerned about the current (and future) health of our democracy and the preservation of the Constitutional principles on which it was founded.
It is chilling to read how close to success the plot to disenfranchise the majority of Arizona voters came. However, it is encouraging and inspiring to read the profiles of those who chose to maintain their integrity, honor and courage in resisting the illegal efforts to overturn the election. We owe a debt of gratitude to those men who succeeded in upholding the highest principles of our country, despite tremendous pressure and at great personal cost.”
Judy P.
Arizona Democratic Book Club Member
Driving Points Home
“I can tell it was written by a teacher and an attorney. Nancy used ‘repetition’ and ‘review’ in succeeding chapters to drive home points. And she used a logical telling of the facts, reflecting her lawyerly training. Both approaches resulted in this reader learning and retaining some complex information…”
Lee Robert
Singer/Songwriter, Public Speaker
Truth Telling
“Thank you for all you are doing to help tell the TRUTH!”
Cindy Yurth
Award-winning Journalist
Defending Democracy
“This important book is more relevant than ever as election denial ramps up before the midterms. Marshall’s careful chronicling of all the safeguards in place for state and national elections should convince even the most skeptical that our elections are in good hands, especially once she introduces us to six courageous men who risked their careers and even their lives to defend our democracy, just because it was the right thing to do.”
Maria Crimi Speth
Intellectual Property Attorney
Brave and Honest
“As the 2026 midterms approach, it is more important than ever to be informed about our election process and the history of the current administration’s efforts to overturn election results whenever they don’t go his way. This book is filled with vetted research and first-hand accounts of how those efforts could have been successful in 2020 but for six brave and honest men, most of whom are Republicans, who put their consciences, their country, and the Constitution above political party. Read this book if you care about this history and how it could repeat itself.”
David J. Becker
Executive Director and Founder, The Center for Election Innovation & Research
True Patriots
“Nancy Marshall brings to life the service and dedication of six men who stared down political pressure and threats to uphold their oaths and duties to the Constitution of the United States. These patriots remind us that our democratic values are self-sustaining – our democracy can only flourish thanks to the hard work of men like these.”
Scott Bales
Arizona Supreme Court Justice (Retired)
Brave Arizonans
“Sustaining our democracy depends on public servants courageously upholding the law. Nancy Marshall’s book is a timely reminder of this vital point and the brave Arizonans who defended the outcome of the 2020 election in the face of unprecedented attacks.”
Sam Coppersmith
Former Member of Congress, former Foreign Service Officer, and international election observer with the National Democratic Institute and The Carter Center
Remarkable Private Interviews
“Americans like to think the worst of politicians; we love democracy, but the actual messy nature of politics somehow repels us. Nancy gets unguarded, honest reactions from politicians who responded to threats and misinformation with patience, decency, integrity, and, most of all, honesty. Her book will be a valuable resource to students, historians, and psychologists for years to come.”
Robert Robb
Former Arizona Republic columnist, who now writes on Substack
Integrity and Courage
“When Donald Trump attempted to stay in office despite losing the 2020 election, the election results in Maricopa County, Arizona, became the epicenter. There was a fusillade of false claims, political intimidation, and physical threats. Six local political leaders, acting with integrity and courage, ensured that the truth prevailed. This book tells their story. It is a story that deserves, and needs, to be remembered and honored.”
Claude Mattox
Phoenix City Council (2000-2012)
Testament to Integrity
“During a tumultuous time in our country’s history, we were subjected to an egregious attempt to circumvent our national election and democracy. Nancy Hicks Marshall has done an excellent job of laying out all the facts about the effort to steal the 2020 election. Additionally, she explains the election process in simple terms.
Regarding the six who stopped the steal, I know them all and call several of them my friends. I served with several as a Phoenix City Councilman, worked with them all as elected officials, and represented one as a constituent in my city council district. After reading their stories and getting to know them personally, I understand their integrity and the courage they mustered to stand their ground. They are all a testament to strength, honesty, and integrity. It is no surprise to me that these six stood up for our Constitutions-United States and Arizona. Thank you all for your leadership in defending our democracy. God bless you all!”
Jon Talton
Phoenix historian and author of A Brief History of Phoenix, the Phoenix-centric David Mapstone Mysteries, the thriller Deadline Man, and the Cincinnati Casebooks
Riveting
“At a time of severe political polarization, Nancy Marshall’s Six Who Stopped the Steal is extremely timely and important. She documents how Republican officials in Maricopa County, Phoenix, worked tirelessly to ensure a constitutional and lawful election despite furious reproach from the far-right. A riveting book based on extensive research of real events, Marshall’s book is essential to our understanding of what happened in the 2024 election.”
Alice Stambaugh
Past President, League of Women Voters of Arizona
A Solid Foundation for True Leadership
“The repercussions of the 2020 Presidential election are still with us.”
David Wells
GrandCanyonInstitute
.org
Remarkable
“In this time, when Trump 47 is actively working to rewrite history, Nancy Marshall has done a remarkable job in Six Who Stopped the Steal of showcasing the elaborate steps of our election process that prevent fraud while also profiling the courage of six elected officials. Especially noteworthy are the five Republicans who stood up for electoral integrity, despite having voted for Trump and feeling intense pressure from Trump or his allies to overturn the 2020 Arizona Presidential Election result.”
Shari Capra
Attorney/Mediator
Upholding the Values of a Democratic Society
“Nancy’s narrative describes the intersecting components of the often complex and confusing election process in a very understandable fashion. As she shows us the inner workings of election operations, we gain greater confidence both in the process itself and the fact that our votes really do count. “This book is a fascinating read for all who are committed to ensuring that our elections are run safely and free of lies and untruths.”
Helen Purcell
Maricopa County Recorder (1989-2016)
Fascinating Portrayal
“The reader will gain an inside look at six individuals, their backgrounds, and the life-altering events of a crucial election and its aftermath. This book is fascinating in its portrayal of these courageous men and the consequences they, and their families, faced—a must-read for those who appreciate integrity and truth.”