We Hold These Truths

by Skip Coryell

After Hank Simmons caught his wife cheating with his Editor, he fled the hustle and bustle of the big city, and moved away with his four children to a small one-horse town in Northern Michigan. All he wanted was a little peace and quiet, and a safe and happy place to raise his children. Hank bought the local newspaper, and all was well . . . until . . . nine-eleven.
And then the peace and tranquility of small-town America is suddenly shattered when a terrorist cell group from Detroit is infiltrated by FBI Special Agent Richard Resnik. Agent Resnik, hot on their trail, follows the terrorists to Grand Rapids, but he underestimates the leader, Momin Islam, who attempts to detonate one of two nuclear suitcase bombs, and then flees north, with Agent Resnik in pursuit.
Everything comes to a head when Momin stops in Freidham Ridge for gasoline and a simple bite to eat. Agent Resnik is compelled to join forces with Hank and the townspeople as they fight to capture the terrorist and prevent him from exploding the second nuclear suitcase bomb.
Through the course of conflict, Hank and the other townspeople are forced out of their small, secure worlds, and now must look at things in a global way, where black and white no longer seems cut and dried. Read this geopolitical, redneck thriller and find out what happens when the Mideast meets the Midwest.

Genres: Fiction, Ebooks, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense

328 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2005

About the author

Skip Coryell now lives with his wife and children in Michigan. He works full time as a professional writer, and “The God Virus” is his eighth published book. He is an avid hunter and sportsman, a Marine Corps veteran, and a graduate of Cornerstone University.

Reviews

[Nenette · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book talks about a possible aftermath of 9-11. It incorporates all aspects of human emotions and relationships, and very obviously, the author's beliefs in God and the right to defend one's self, family, and country.

The author has a no-holds barred style in writing - every detail is written, nothing is held back for the reader. This really does not matter because he was still able to maintain some element of suspense, introduce and develop his characters beutifully and realistically. Moreover, the theme of the story is much too serious for the writing style to affect one's immersion in the story.

The author's got other books to his name, and I would be very interested to read them.

[J. Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "We Hold These Truths" Skip Coryell examines some big what ifs. First, what if following 911 a second even bigger attack had happened. Second, what if one of these bands of terrorists found themselves in a small town, on main street USA. In short, this book brings terrorism home to the heartland. Coryell leavens what is otherwise a heavy subject with his unique humor.

In this book a terrorist finds himself dealing with small town America in the aptly named Friedham Ridge, Michigan. Unlike large cities, the people of Friedham Ridge are a more independent and self sufficient sort. Preparation is part of their upbringing and when a nuclear explosion renders them out of reach of the protection of federal and state officials it is up to them to block the escape of a very dangerous man.

"We Hold These Truths" takes you on trip that will entertain you while it makes you think. Told in his special way Coryell spins a tale that is as fun as it is frightening.

J. Keith Jones
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[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't remember why I bought this book...was probably a kindle freebie. Also don't remember what about the blurb caught my eye. But, since it was on the kindle, I gave it a go. The story was interesting, and the characters were both varied and appealing. It did read like an NRA pamphlet more than a pure work of fiction, with multiple places where handgun ownership was both praised and taught in the place of dialogue or story development (and this coming from a gun owner). However, if you can get past what appears to be an agenda on the part of the author, the book is an interesting view of what cold have been in the aftermath of 9/11

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!! Very good look at what is likely coming our way>>>>SOON!!

[Kam Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting perspective of might have or could happen if things continue the way they are. Setting is a small rural town after 911. Enjoyed the characters and the pace of the story.