American Voices - 9781935546191

Daniel Rawlings, a twelfth generation American whose ancestors fought in the Civil War and participated in the settlement of California, finds his patriotic heritage sets him apart from those who seek California's independence. With a growing economy exceeding that of many third-world nations, an independent Republic of California could become a major economic and political player on the world stage-incentive enough for unscrupulous and greedy men to foment a violent rebellion, aided by the Western Patriot Movement, a militia cadre for whom an insurrection is a dream come true. Torn between his allegiance to the Union and his desire to be true to this California roots, Rawlings must decide which faction he'll support, a decision that many of this friends-and enemies-are more than willing to help him make. From the first sentence in American Voices, volume one of the State of Rebellion series, this gripping political thriller about the potential secession of California grabs the reader by the throat and doesn't let go.