Bestselling author Norman Brewer has announced that his latest political thriller, 'January 6: A Novel,' will be available at no charge in ebook form from August 14 through August 16, 2024, on Amazon. The novel delves into the potential ramifications of an armed insurrection in the United States, reminiscent of the January 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol.
General Michael Hayden, a retired four-star Air Force general and former director of the CIA and National Security Agency, remarked, "'January 6: A Novel' underscores my worries that the assault on the Capitol could happen again, defiling our freedoms and threatening our democracy." This sentiment highlights the book's relevance in today's volatile political climate.
Domestic terrorism is not a new phenomenon, but the potential consequences of another insurrection could pose a dire threat to American democratic institutions, ignite civil unrest, and destabilize the global economy. Brewer's novel provides a chilling exploration of these possibilities, offering readers a glimpse into what might have been.
Ron Cohen, former managing editor of UPI, praised Brewer's work, stating, "Journalist/novelist Norm Brewer has masterfully combined both those skills in a cracklingly good narrative of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. His terrorists might be fictional characters, but he has so skillfully woven them into the horrors of that day you will feel like you've known them all your life."
In the novel, democracy is under siege when a President's rally escalates into a mob that storms the Capitol. Right-wing extremists take the House Speaker hostage, forcing a standoff and unleashing domestic terrorist attacks. The President contemplates declaring martial law to restore order and justify refusing to leave office.
The ebook version will be available for free from August 14 through August 16, 2024, on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Norman-Brewer/author/B0756KLHZM?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true.
Midwest Book Review noted, "Although a work of fiction, 'January 6: A Novel' provides genuine and vivid insider glimpses of what might come next in 2024 in real life. All kingdoms, empires, and nations throughout history have risen, flourished, and then fallen. America may not be an exception." This underscores the novel's importance as essential reading for those interested in politics, terrorism, freedom, and the future of the United States.
Readers and reviewers have lauded 'January 6.' Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mari Eder commented, "Everyone who watched the events of January 6th unfold live on television that day in Washington knows how close this country came to total calamity. Norman Brewer's take on the events of that day is fiction, but only barely so."
New York Times bestselling author G. J. Meyer added, "Drawing on skills honed as a Washington journalist, building on his exhaustive knowledge of what happened at the Capitol on that horrendous January day, Norman Brewer spins an all-too-plausible tale showing how easily events could have followed a worse course, with consequences even more ominous for the future of our democracy."
'January 6: A Novel' is the third book in the Anti-Hero Rebellions series. The series includes 'Blending In: A Tale of Homegrown Terrorism,' which introduces homegrown terrorists Stickman and Maple, and 'Killer Politics: A Satirical Tale of Homegrown Terrorism,' which features a Trump-like president inspiring a white supremacist to incite civil war.
Norman Brewer's extensive experience as an award-winning reporter and editor, coupled with his exposure to terrorism issues, has shaped 'January 6: A Novel' into a compelling and thought-provoking read. The novel serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions and the ever-present threat of domestic terrorism.
