A New America: The State of Independence - Couverture souple

Morell, Aaron

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798218539757

Editeur : Unconscious Will Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

"A gripping story that depicts a fictional, fragmented U.S. and the temptation of revolution." - Independent Book Review

"Morell masterfully delivers a frighteningly plausible dystopian tale." - BookLife Reviews

"Perhaps now is the best time for Aaron Morell's book to appear ... in the midst of national turmoil that impacts personal relationships as much as politics with questions of control, power, and law." - D. Donovan, Midwest Book Review

"Morell's alternate history feels dense with realistic detail. ... a fascinating thought experiment exploring notions of self-determination and freedom." - Kirkus Review

"Thought-provoking and deeply relevant, this novel is a compelling exploration of the fragile balance between power, perception, and the human spirit." - International Book Review

In this fictional travelogue, journalist Roman Wolfe ventures into the heart of Independence, a nation formed after widespread secession movements rattled North America. Entering through a dusty border crossing in Eastern Colorado, he immediately witnesses a crippling fuel shortage and air of isolation that weighs heavily on the new republic. But another story is developing that will capture the national spotlight.

The murder of a southern Latino man, the nation’s first homicide, sparks controversy when an initial report claiming the target was a U.S. fugitive is revealed to be disinformation spread by a local militia leader. Despite the victim being a longtime resident, rumors of a fugitive incursion dominate public discourse. The media amplifies this false narrative, fueling nationwide fear and distrust. Polarizing rhetoric exposes cultural resentment and an identity crisis over the ideals of secession and what it means to be Independent.

Amid the turmoil, Roman’s journey turns deeply personal when he reconnects with Kat Taylor, a woman from his past. But love, like politics, is never simple. They eventually move to a remote farmhouse, which amplifies their challenges, mirroring the nation’s growing discord and conflicting values.

As winter sets in, Roman documents the political rise of Albert Gonzalez, a new leader whose vision of the country is met with fierce resistance. Scattered incidents of rural crime and pervasive fear-mongering loom over both the nation and Roman’s relationship with Kat. They struggle to reconcile their needs and desires with the country’s inescapable austerity.

Evocative and timely, A New America is an exploration of desire, desperation, and the delicate threads that bind us together.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Aaron Morell grew up in Western Kansas, seventy miles from the nearest major highway. The isolation sparked a fascination with the world beyond the plains. Since then, he has lived in Kansas City, Portland, Chicago, and New York City, where he currently resides.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Unconscious Will Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798218539757
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 306
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible