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(More customer reviews)These days it's difficult not to fall into a doom mentality when watching the evening news. We persistently hear the pundits say, "The nation is headed for financial collapse and skyrocketing inflation." Some say let it collapse while others still have their hands out looking for a bailout. The fact is that a financial collapse and potentially worse collateral failures are definite possibilities. This thrilling novel begins when the bailouts end, because the government has collapsed, no longer able to sustain the fiscal policies we see in place today. Rarely have I read a book that had such an integral relevance to my long term well being and way of life (I actually can't think of one that affected me like this one did). As a believer in the sovereign American spirit of self-reliance, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness, I deeply enjoyed reading page after page of that very same spirit rising to the fore to tackle the problems and life-threatening situations faced by the Floridians. For me, this book comprises the best of what reading is all about: the joy is in each and every page, not just in getting to the exciting ending. I give this book five stars for its vision and spirit. I also give it five stars for further cementing in my soul the idea that you can't keep good people down, no matter what obstacles get in their way!
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The Nation's financial system has collapsed, inflation is out of control, government offices are closed, police, fire departments and the military no longer exist; food shelves are empty, gasoline stations are closed and burning and mobs are running rampant in the streets. One small group living on a barrier island in Florida organizes for their defense and plans for survival in a lawless nation. Lacking sources of food and water, the group, led by Stuart Martin, plans a cross country trek to an area of the country where they could possibly find a new America that would provide them with what they need to survive. They establish contact with a community in Montana that needs the military assets and training possessed by the Floridians. The cross country trek by the Floridians in a well defended convoy presents many challenges and risks. In the course of the journey, they are subjected to numerous attacks by various sized groups of armed renegades. In time, having incurred some losses, the Floridians arrive at their new homeland in Montana and then organize politically with their new hosts and in time with their new neighbors to form a viable community comprised of five or more western states. The issues then become the form of governance that will predominate with the new leadership. Most of the survivors of the failed nation have a deep distrust of any form of governance. Their leader, Stuart Martin, had similar beliefs initially but over time has become convinced that very few citizens have the ability to decide what is best for them and his strong, firm but fair guidance is essential to their survival. He believes all power to govern should be in his hands. Hovering behind Stuart Martin are a few who seek even greater absolute power, for more selfish reasons, to control the fledgling nation and await the opportune moment to take over the reins. Conflicts exist and only time will tell what form the new America will take when it emerges from the political struggles.
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