Far From The War [NOOK Book]

Prophetic book?

Product Description
Economic ruin and partisan rancor have pushed America to the brink of a new civil war. Esther is caught in the middle, serving as a page in the United States House of Representatives when rogue politicians and military leaders stage a modern day coup d'état. When the coup turns violent, she abandons Washington, D.C. for home. She must learn to survive on her own as transportation and financial networks fail, as the war disrupts food and water supplies. The result is a cautionary tale about political extremism and the true cost of war.


MY REVIEW

This book should be required reading for all politicians. Civil War in America. People fed up with big government. It's very hard to tell who are the traitors and who are the rebels. My allegiance flipped so many times during the coarse of the novel.
The book features a very strong main character. Esther Casey. A 17 years old congressional page (Republican). She has lived her entire life in awe of the governmental process. Upon arrival in Washington DC, she begins to realize all in not as she imagined. Bitter rivalries exist between the parties of government. It's nothing like the debate team back home. Civil War break out and she must find her way back home to Orcas Island, Washington.
This book is part one of a trilogy. The first few chapters were somewhat slow as they began by laying the groundwork for the series. The story draws you in. The author has an unbelievable ability to make you 'see' in your minds eye the action occurring in the story. This is easily one of the best books I've read this year. Not too happy that I have to wait until next July for part 2 of the series. Interesting that it comes out shortly before the next Presidential election. Washington DC--stand up and take notice. We are getting sick of your foolishness. I detect a hint of prophecy in this book.

In short, an excellent story. Can't wait for part 2! 5/5 stars

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You should definitely read this....

I read this book with much anticipation and was not disappointed. I have never been much into political intrigue, but this story held my attention until the end. Esther is a remarkable young lady and has a great number of life-changing events happen to her in a small amount of time. I am looking forward to the next installments in this series.

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Great story!

Politics is not my usual go to subject however I loved this book. It is the perfect mix of politics and life. I couldn't help but admire Esther, the story really makes you think.... What if???

A Must Read!

A real page-turner. Can't wait for Next July when the 2nd installment of this Trilogy comes. Jeffery David Payne obviously did his homework on this one. Could this happen? I hope not, but maybe "Far From The War" will be a clarion bell warning of what could be. I loved it. A must read!

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