

99¢ BOOK OF THE WEEK
The TRIUMVIRATE - Love for Power, Love of Power, the Power of Love.
A story about love and loyalty, politics and power, sacrifice and survival
taken from tomorrow’s headlines.
Till Oct. 6 at https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003DS6LEU
When terrorists kill Shyloh’s mother, he dedicates his life to making a better world. He recruits his childhood friends Aiya and Judith. With their intimate bond, exceptional talents and singular determination they become a formidable team.
He chose them, nurtured them, advised them, and, in no small way, is responsible for who and what they've become.
Judith, the warrior and pragmatist who believes in law and order, is the commander of the new country's military.
Aiya, the theologian and advocate for justice and morality, is leader of the Cascadia's largest faith-based organization.
In the past, when dissension, disagreement, and at times hostility threatened to destroy their triumvirate, Shyloh, the idealist and politician, was able to harness the heat and energy generated from this polarity and craft a consensus, identify a goal, and create a process to get there. Together they’ve been responsible for Cascadia’s survival amid the chaos and carnage that accompanied the collapse of civilization.
But now, negotiating this dichotomy of will and passion is like being between two powerful magnets, crushed when as opposite poles they collide, and at risk of disintegrating when as similar ones they repulse each other.
The unraveling of civilization caused by climate change has brought unique challenges. For each of them the goal has begun to take on different meaning. In the end, there can only be one better world, but whose will be best?
...a GREAT choice for a bookclub to read and discuss.
"This book traces Shyloh's efforts to make a better world of our present social, economic, and environmental crisis through creating a team of three unbiased leaders (The Triumvirate). The problems they address are real and will be known to the reader. They are today's headlines and, being unbiased, these three are revolutionaries in their own time. It is fast paced, a good story, and an easy read.
- Clark Wilkins, Author of A Compelling Unknown Force
If you enjoy fiction/sci-fi, climate change and politics this could be a book for you.
I enjoyed the futuristic portrayals of Canada because of the connection with the many pressing social issues in our country's politics.
Touches on many divisive social issues of today (immigration, virus, climatechange, federal/provincial strain) and provides a unique perspective. The take on the Canadian confederation was particularly interesting to me because of the current issues in Alberta.
- Tom Urac, Author of Spartan Revolt
"...unflinchingly stares down some of today's most contentious issues, whether they are of a socioeconomic, environmental, racial, or political nature.
"...sure to spark discussion amongst intellectuals and casual readers alike, ... highly recommend it as a selection for a reading group.
-- Jonathan Walter, Contributing author to THE DEVIL'S DOORBELL, GHOSTLIGHT, and DARK DOSSIER anthologies; and columnist for UXmatters Web magazine
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99¢ BOOK OF THE WEEK
ABANDONED DREAMS
‘til Sept. 21st at
https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B003DS6LEU
Have you ever wondered what dreams you might have fulfilled
if life hadn't got in the way?
What if you had an opportunity to try again?
At twenty-seven years-old, George Fairweather is “the voice of his generation”, a poet whose talent has garnered him accolades from the literary establishment and homage from the disenfranchised “hippie” youth of the late 1960’s.
George is the embodiment of the times with his long hair, rebellious attitude and regular use of mind-expanding psychedelic drugs.
Then the sudden and tragic death of Fallon, his friend, his muse and his lover shatters his world, his sanity and nearly ends his life.
Katherine is the one person who stands between George and destruction. A hanger-on, a groupie, a go-for, she’s a woman George never considered – for anything. Katherine idolizes George and makes it her personal mission to keep him alive, doing whatever it takes, twenty-four seven.
Because of Katherine’s sacrifice and devotion George slowly begins to mend his soul and rebuild a life. But guilt and gratitude make it a much different life then he’d previously led.
Thirty-seven years later, George Fairweather is a husband, father and grandfather and a successful copywriter at an advertising agency. Another death, his wife Katherine’s, is about to change his life again.
Can dreams be resurrected? Can a live abandoned be taken up again?
Will they let him?
Is it worth it?
"Literary and artistic matters including the drive for fame and creativity, as well as cutting citicism, are refreshingly realistic and provide illuminating insights into the minds of writers and artists.”
Judge Number 54, The 26th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards
★★★★★ "A well told, fascinating and powerful story. Highly recommended."
★★★★★ Lovely premise, well-delivered
"...offers an unflinching look at how circumstance, both disastrous and mundane, can shove youthful ambitions aside...excellently insidious character development, where every individual springs from the page."
- Mary Keefer, Amazon Verified Purchase
The Seeker of Abandoned Dreams
He is not now, nor has he ever been
the person you think you know.
What you see is a complex compromise
of demons, dreams, desires,
the blunted spear of passion,
the dull edge of intellect,
an over-talked argument, the last guest
at a weary gathering.
Extraneous stuff slips away,
the affairs of friends hold little interest
and the lack of things in common
make conversation the killer
to his preferred silence.
The focus has narrowed, the journey closes,
the lack of purpose becomes
defined.
He’s going out there now
to slough off conventions,
become what wind, sun and rain would have him be
beyond different.
He’s taking with him
something vague and inarticulate,
less than a memory, tinged with warning.
He’ll travel with no expectations
only to be
uncomplicated, uncompromised,
unknown.
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Dane is afraid to be himself. It's costing him everything he wants, and, its killing him slowly. Can he reach out and grab the stars? Alex is the one that got away. What would happen if he held on tight?
Alex will do what it takes for his team to grab the gold. The pain is second nature at this point. Then he has to work with Dane again, and the sparks between them ignite. The plan is to stay away. But his heart is whispering to move closer......
This story caught me by surprise. There is so much actual story for both characters. I was sucked in so fast. Then I could not put it down until it was over. Each page was so good, and I could not help myself. I give this a 3/5 Kitty's Paws UP!
***This copy was provided for a review with honest feedback.