As a work of political fiction about government power run amok, one would expect the author to have to take some liberties with the structure of the legal system in order to tell his story. Sadly enough, in my professional opinion as an attorney, each of the abuses of power that the author references in telling this story are not only possible, but are happening today. Through the Patriot Act and the unfettered use of executive orders under the guise of security measures, our government today can and does listen to our private conversations without a warrant and can arrest us without bringing charges. "Enemy Combatants," and "Suspected Terrorist," have no legal rights even if they are United States citizens. Our President believes he has the power to order the assassination of any American that he deems to be a terrorist without the benefit of a trial. The problem with this approach is that anyone who disagrees with an administration and voices that disagreement can be labeled a terrorist.

         This book is gripping and fast paced. Character development is superb and the message is wonderfully delivered. Anyone that believes in the principles of liberty that made this country great will enjoy this book. I hope the author gives us another offering soon.

D. Buxman  Pueblo, CO