Overview
This dystopian tale takes place when the jobs are gone--that is, except for an elite class of Workers. The story opens as Nathan Englander's grandfather is jailed, and Nathan defends him in court. He soon begins to make connections about his grandfather's past, while just down the street from his office, the city of Bakerton is building a Border Wall to separate Worker enclaves from Citizens. Protest is inevitable. The violence unexpected. Thrust into the spotlight for his heroism at the Border Wall, Nathan prefers to keep his distance from the politicians, but is already on a trajectory to challenge political corruption and the shadow government exercising extra-constitutional power. He soon learns of an imminent terrorist attack, and may be able to prevent it, but not without placing those he loves in jeopardy. The culprits come from within. But from which side of the Border? Awakening to the restrictive order of his city and nation, Nathan must nimbly negotiate between two power states, try to mend his city, and save those he loves. And he must face a larger question: In a place and time where the dependents of society are convinced that they are privileged, and the right to work or engage in commerce is severely constrained, where does one find dignity? And is anyone really free?--Amazon.com
- | Author: T. B. O'Neill
- | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- | Publication Date: Jul 06, 2017
- | Number of Pages: 490 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1497536979
- | ISBN-13: 9781497536975
