Here's what people are saying about An Act of Self-Defense...

          A high octane, adrenaline-powered debut novel. Lewis puts the reader into the most important issues we face today. He tells the story in a way that puts us there naturally with well developed and intriguing characters at war with a smothering and corrupt government. It's a powerful argument for individual liberty that kept me reading until I finished. And still, two weeks later I can't stop thinking about it. Lewis has created an exceptional novel that leaves no doubt he is a writer with a bright future.

David Thomas Reida, Denver, CO

          Mr. Lewis did a great job of not siding with either of our two political parties. He stayed on track as it pertained to the topic of term limits. His book was exciting to read and has motivated me to rethink my political loyalties. My intrigue was enhanced by the author's ability to effectively present both sides of the issue. I found myself switching from one side to another which kept me engaged, entertained, and provoked.

Ormand T Galvin, Corvallis, OR

          Erne has created a memorable and remarkably exiting story that will grip the reader regardless of their political persuasion. I could not put this book down, even after the last page, and will look forward to his next, "Drug War.".

Fran Wickeham, Port Ludlow, WA

          "An Act of Self Defense", set over a period of days, is a gripping novel of the near future, where a quartet of patriotic citizens determines the only way to stop the enlarging government from becoming all-powerful is to use violent persuasion if words do not work. The TLR - Term Limit Revolution - people use technology of the future to carry out their goal of forcing Congress members to be term limited.
          Both heroes and villains are well-drawn and believable.
          Lewis doesn't draw political party lines, but shows pros and cons of both sides of an important issue currently being discussed by the population of the United States. It is a book that may make you frustrated, encouraged, pleased or angry, but will be sure to grab your emotions as you consider possibilities for decisions, actions, and solutions for the direction of this country.

Colleen Slater, Vaughn, WA

          Apparently this is the first novel of Erne Lewis, but "An Act of Self-Defense" is the work of an excellent writer. It is hard to believe it is his first. It is far more than a political thriller and will be hard for any reader to forget. The issues are enormous. The themes are as basic and important as are our lives: liberty vs. power, the individual vs. government organized society. These are juxtaposed in characters that we love one minute and fear the next. I cannot imagine anyone reading this novel without their heart hammering as mine was. I had a hard time putting it down and even when I did my mind was still in the story. The author’s opinions are plain to see. He fears individual liberty is being lost as government gains power, but the characters on the other side have credible arguments too—they are not straw men. We readers are sympathetic to both sides as this novel builds suspense all the way to the last page. I hated that it ended. And I cannot believe any reader will be disappointed.

Dave Harris, Palm Desert CA

          "An Act of Self Defense"by Erne Lewis, is an exciting techno-thriller and a thoughtful libertarian analysis of what the author believes is our failing political system. The techno-thriller part reminds me of books like Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy, with good character development and state of the art and beyond technology. The characters are human and the technology believable. The good people are torn between their mission and their consciences and the bad ones while hiding behind their good intentions, are evil. I had a lump in my throat when a good person was lost, and applauded when a bad person was term-limited. The libertarian arguments will produce powerful emotions in any reader who loves liberty and fears a condescending and presumptuous government all too willing to make our decisions for us. The close relationship between Congressional demagogues, incumbency and corruption is driven home in a way that had me yelling yes! This novel makes a strong argument for term limiting Congress.
          The one part of the book that I take exception to is the attack on the Patriot Act, which, as the author correctly points out allows search and seizure without warrants while also denying the accused the right to be represented by an attorney. But the Patriot Act has protected us. Attacks have been stopped and perhaps without the Patriot Act we would be in much greater trouble now—all things considered—than if our Constitution had been strictly followed. That is what I like most about this book, it deals with the important issues that involve us all and it pulls no punches. An Act of Self Defense is an excellent book, and one that the reader will find hard to forget.

Dr. Lawrence Stein, McLean VA