Divided We Stand: A Novel

by Howard Steinberg

"Divided We Stand" by Howard Steinberg is a suspenseful, literary thriller. Political power plays, international intrigue, and sexual liaisons that catapult into murder are tightly plotted in this heart-pounding, action-packed thriller. The book takes place in the near future, and the United States no longer exists as we know it — now shattered into five contentious nations. Marcel Crisp, a multiracial renowned journalist, accepts a position in one of the new nation’s governments, all the while secretly plotting with other patriots to re-unite the United States of America. Liberals and conservatives clash, as separatist factions force their own special interests to the forefront, but Marcel Crisp must find a way to reunify the five New America nations as they all face a deadly international nuclear threat. Author Howard Steinberg was educated at the University of Illinois and UCLA and was awarded an Atomic Energy Commission Postdoctoral Fellowship at MIT. Steinberg’s expertise in military defense work, his in-depth knowledge of ballistic missiles, and his years of service as President of the U.S. Borax Research Corporation brings a credibility to this book’s explosive tale of a nation shattered by greed and special interest groups, in need of a hero who can bring about reunification.

Genres: Fiction

332 pages, Paperback

First published October 17, 2012

Reviews

[Gail Herman · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a political thriller that takes place in the near future in the year 2025. The United States as we know it has been divided into 5 separate regions or countries.

A former journalist and mystery writer is engaged in espionage and intrigue working for one of the presidents of these new states. He is honest,very capable, sincere,intelligent and dignified although he does carry a secret past that is later revealed. Anton is a loving husband and a caring individual who gets caught up in political events he cannot avoid. Choices needed to be made on the spot.

This book was a page turner and held my interest throughout the story! I immediately recommended this novel to several friends with the hope we can discuss the story soon! I need to talk about this book! There were surprises at every turn of the page!I found the writing to be sharp, intelligent and clever. Can I say the language was intelligent and smart and that words seemed to be chosen with care? Good job!

I look forward to other books that Howard Steinberg will write!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent political thriller that will leave you thinking. In the vein of John Grisham and Vince Flynn, "Divided We Stand" is a literary page-turner.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it very much. Really wasn't a fan of any of the characters. The story and the parallels to our world today was very intriguing. The ending could have been better...seemed to end too quickly. I would recommend it...gives a lot of food for thought.

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I'm uses to reading, so it was a difficult read for me. It ended rather abruptly.

[Jacob Leonard]

My grandfather's book! :)

[Daniel Ace · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was potential here. A near future America divided up into five territories. Very intriguing but a story filled with characters that you just didn't care about killed this for me.