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Hardcover Details
  • 10/2015
  • 978-0-9909398-0-1
  • 550 pages
  • $19.95
Paperback Details
  • 08/2015
  • 978-0-9909398-1-8
  • 550 pages
  • $17.95
Ebook Details
  • 08/2015
  • 550 pages
  • $9.95
John Barth jr.
Author
The National Memorial

Adult; General Fiction (including literary and historical); (Publish)

The gripping story of challenge and action, love and family, scheming and courage in a Maine mill town rocked by scandal. The fate of thousands of orphans hangs in the balance as a family struggles to advance their international project against the wishes of local leaders. A humorous and witty adventure among scoundrels and humanitarians, politicians and teachers, judges and assassins, skeptics and optimists. Can the institutions of democracy save the lives of countless children?
Reviews
CreateSpace editor evaluation

 “Keeps the reader intrigued… fascinating, complex, and well-developed characters … stories interweave seamlessly… literary, lyrical, and thoughtful… readers savor the words and the situations … a complex and unique fight for justice.” 

Foreword Clarion Reviews – five stars

“A poignant literary thriller… sweeping in scope … a thoughtful look at larger issues… in one small town… many different… points of view… well-rounded characters … poetic word choice.” 

GoodbooksToday.com Reviews

“Great book… inspiring… interwoven in a beautiful, thought-provoking way… complex and compelling… brilliantly depicted handful of dreamers… a remarkable feat…”    

Great NorthWest Book Festival 2016

Honorable Mention in General Fiction 

London Book Festival 2015

Honorable Mention in General Fiction 

Los Angeles Book Festival 2016

Honorable Mention in General Fiction

New England Book Festival 2015

Honorable Mention in General Fiction

Pacific Rim Book Festival 2016

Honorable Mention in General Fiction

Reader’s Favorite Reviews - four reviews - all five stars

“Great book. … powerful story… very interesting… action, humor… a range of emotions.”
- Reader’s Favorite review no. 1 – Five Stars
“Pits a crusader for a better world against…a dysfunctional society... a wide spectrum of… perspectives... multi-faceted characters… plenty of food for thought.”
- Reader’s Favorite review no. 2 - Five Stars
“… a gripping tale of… wit, love and courage… the fight for democracy… evocative and humorous, just the right mix… a very well constructed plot.” 
- Reader’s Favorite review no. 3 - Five Stars
 “…full of challenging life, love, family and action … good for everyone…”
- Reader’s Favorite review no. 4 – Five Stars

Ron Jacobs in CounterPunch

"A story of… courage… a story of hope… both heartwarming and believable… elegant descriptions of Maine’s landscapes and towns…an ideal metaphor for the…nation itself."

Formats
Hardcover Details
  • 10/2015
  • 978-0-9909398-0-1
  • 550 pages
  • $19.95
Paperback Details
  • 08/2015
  • 978-0-9909398-1-8
  • 550 pages
  • $17.95
Ebook Details
  • 08/2015
  • 550 pages
  • $9.95
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