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All systems have failed. The seas have risen, the skies have darkened and the American Midwest has become a desert. A handful of corporations own and operate the country and food is used as a means of oppression. The year is 2074. America is now a third-world nation and China, with its prosperous and burgeoning middle class, is the leader of the Free World.


Against this backdrop, a devastating raid by the wealthy ruling class on a stronghold of rebels fighting against the system inadvertently unites two enemies in a forbidden love that threatens to tear their worlds apart. Carlin Pheney, a decorated military pilot and member of the upper class, is captured by Aelena Hall, a veteran leader of the food wars. Together, they become fugitives on the run from a military industrial complex headed by Carlin’s father. Aided by strangers and betrayed by friends, they are swept up in an unstoppable global catastrophe.


When Aelena is captured and thrown into the Federal Torture Chamber on Guantanamo Island, Carlin devises a desperate plan for her impossible escape from the water-bound prison. Mystery and suspense pursue the two lovers across the oceans and around the world to a wild and newborn land. Here, if they hope to survive, they must face a terrible battle to colonize a new America and give birth to a nation.


In the tradition of literature with science fiction and political overtones that includes Nineteen Eighty-Four, Brave New World and Fahrenheit 451 comes one of the best new books of the year, the dystopian thriller 2076: A Revolutionary Tale—a book about a tomorrow ruled by the plutocrats of today.

277 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 14, 2014

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Stephen G. Mitchell

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Stephen G. Mitchell is now writing as STEPHEN STEELE. He is a graduate of the University of North Texas with degrees in English literature and marketing. An avid swimmer, sailor and mountain biker, the author worked as a salesman, producer and syndicator of television sports shows, builder and developer, ski instructor and cowboy. He is a resident of Montana and lives in an 1800’s Victorian home with his lifelong partner and ruthless editor Beverly, a dog, a cat, and an undetermined number of deer, bear and squirrels.

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470 reviews51 followers
July 29, 2014
I am so conflicted by this book- I enjoy Mitchell's writing very much but find a lot of things about this book very off-putting. Let me explain...

The premise of this book is interesting- a futuristic "America" that has spun wildly out of control. Famines and other environmental changes have led to food shortages, leaving food enough only for the elitist "walled-ins". Lower class "SERFS" must eat FASTFED, a disgusting yet addicting synthetic food. But there are a group of rebels who fight the walled-ins and steal their food to share amongst themselves, dreaming of a future America where there is food enough for everyone.

Were I basing my review on premise alone, I probably would give this book 4 stars, because I did enjoy it. However, about midway through the book, Mitchel begins to interject left-wing political ideology. I found this annoying, but was still willing to overlook it and continue on with the book, until I reached about 3/4s of the way through, where a character begins a lengthy tirade against religion.

Honestly, I don't care what Mitchells political or religious beliefs are, but I am extremely tired of being subjected to anti-religious hate speech that hides behind the title **insert whatever genre you choose here**. I am tired of being mocked and belittled, and entirely looked down upon because I do believe in God. I am not singling out this book alone- this is a rapidly growing trend that most of the books I have been reading lately have dabbled in, and I am simply sick of it.

The way Mitchel went about the whole process was thoroughly disgusting and offensive... depicting all religion as violent and barbaric, whilst displaying an atheistic viewpoint as dignified, intelligent and altogether peaceful- ironic considering that atheistic governments are responsible for murdering more human beings than all world religions combined.

My suggestion is that if Mr. Mitchell would like to write a book to share his viewpoints on these ideas, then please do so, but do it in the appropriate genre. In the case of 2076, I wish that there had been some form of warning or indication that this radical ideology lay inside, because then, to the author's benefit, I would not have written this rant, and for my own benefit, I would not have wasted hours of my own precious time.
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231 reviews39 followers
February 10, 2016
I did not win this book on Goodreads.com, but I did win Stephen Mitchell's, "A Cure to Die For: A Medical Thriller" on Goodreads and absolutely LOVED it. Stephen Mitchell was kind enough, after I reviewed, "A Cure to Die For: A Medical Thriller", to have a copy of this book sent to me and what can I say? Stephen Mitchell has done it again!! This story, "2076: All Systems Have Failed, A Revolutionary Tale", is told from the two main characters', Aelena and Carlin, points of view. The basic premise is the "haves" and the have nots" in a world that is falling apart and what they do to survive. The supporting characters are wonderfully written and play their parts in the story very well. In fact, this story was very well written and the scary part is that what happens in this book could actually happen in real life. The story line flowed together very well. All I could think about during the day, when I couldn't read, was going to happen next!! I have to say that, it's the same with this story and it was with, "A Cure to Die For", I would LOVE to see what happens next in each story. I am now REALLY looking forward to Stephen Mitchell's upcoming new book, "The Book From Hell: Run While You Still Can"!!!
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125 reviews6 followers
August 30, 2014
So it definitely didn't take me as long to read this book as it did to write the review. :/ Mitchell first hooked me with his medical thriller, A Cure to Die For. 2076 follows and I can say with certainty that I'm a fan for life! I feel like all of the futuristic story lines have been done before. While Mitchell may revisit them, he puts his fresh spin on them and creates something new and exciting.

Carlin and Aelena are your modern-day star crossed lovers who find themselves banding together against Carlin's father. With Carlin's wealth and connections and Aelena's experience at flying under the radar you'd think they'd be able to disappear without a hitch. Pick up this roller coaster ride of a novel to find out what happens with these two.

This dystopian thriller is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Profile Image for Alicia Huxtable.
1,906 reviews60 followers
April 23, 2020
Fully engaging

This story drags the reader in from the first page and makes you live in its world for the full book. Fantastic fast paced journey that O thoroughly enjoyed
Profile Image for Donna.
591 reviews
July 3, 2014
2076 portrays America as a third world country and China is the leader of the world. Just a few corporations exist and food is used as a means of oppression.

Alena Hall is a SERF who is undercover in the Pheney estate home. She has her fat suit on as SERFs are usually "fat" because of the FASTFED foods manufactured by the Pheney Farms. Only the WALLED-INS get real food. She is at a festivity held in the Pheney home to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Carlin Pheney and Taylor Paulson-Fuld. Taylor's father owns all the banks and now Gen. Arcos Pheney wants his son and Taylor united in marriage so he can get control of the banks too.

Alena is in the house to take it down. She is to place a device and blow it up. But she is persuaded by "grandfather" to go to the roof and take out all the high-tech antennas and communication dishes. That would put a halt on things. So "BOOM" Alena did her job.

Things get complicated when Alena and Carlin meet and suddenly know that they need each other. Carlin goes against the WALLED-INs and helps out the SERFs. How do they do this? Where can the SERFs go without being all annihilated? Alena does get captured and is put in jail in Guantanamo. How will she escape or keep from getting beaten or otherwise? Who is her "angel" in that jail.

Earthquakes occur and the jail is crumbling down around all the prisoners. Everyone is trying to escape and run to find a place to hide. So much is going on and how does Alena try to protect all her SERF friends. Will Carlin get there in time to help?

I won this book through the Goodreads Giveaway and from Mr. Stephen G. Mitchell. I am grateful that I got a copy of this great story. At first, just from the title, I didn't think I would enjoy this book so much. Had a hard time putting it down at times. You will enjoy this book as much as I did. Read on to find out all that happens and how it all ends.
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265 reviews11 followers
August 1, 2015
I don't usually read books like these, mainly for the fact that I prefer the young adult romance genre. This book was a great exception to my preference, though.
I hesitated from reading this book because I thought it would drag on like many other books outside of my reading spectrum. I was wrong about that, because from the first page to the last it went by too quickly. The book is developed so well and the characters keep you guessing their next actions. I've read other books by this author, and I suggest that you read Stephen G. Mitchell's A Cure to Die For if you enjoyed this story.
If you find a copy of this book in your hands, it would be wise to read it. You'll enjoy it.
I hope you enjoy my review of 2076: A Revolutionary Tale by Stephen G. Mitchell!
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Author 6 books89 followers
September 7, 2025
I want to thank Stephen G. Mitchell, author for the paperback copy of 2076, A Revolutionary Tale that he sent me a a gift after I won and reviewed another of his book in the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway.

I enjoyed the first one and this one as will. 2076 is a tale of a world in conflict with the United States a third world country, China the leading world power. Two unlikly allies team up to make things better and in the end are atempting to create a new country like our forfathers did with the Revolutionary War and the fomation of America. Very interesting, a bit disturbing too but I did enjoy most of it because of the the writing style.
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24 reviews3 followers
July 16, 2014
Recently finished reading "2076: A Revolutionary Tale" by Stephen G. Mitchell. This book takes place in, obviously, the year 2076. The United States (now known as the United Territories) has crumbled into a totalitarian monarchy, with the typical "haves" and "have nots". The novel follows Aelena Hall, one of the main figures in an underground militant group in the "have not" camp. This group is fighting to maintain their freedom and livelihood against the ruling class. The Walled-Ins, who are the aristocracy that is loyal to the military ruling the United Territories, are oblivious to anything other than their opulence. The SERFs, who are the outcasts, are forced to eat a genetically engineered food product that causes them to become obese and, ultimately, dependent upon the Walled-Ins and military.

Thus begins a battle of wills, as the rebel faction, led by Aelena, tries to assassinate the leader of the military. Unfortunately, the plan fails and Aelena becomes a fugitive. She is targeted by the son of the military, Carlin Pheney, for capture or destruction. Fate interrupts the mission to capture or kill Aelena and Carlin finds that there is some attraction to not only Aelena, but to their cause.

Together, they evade the now closing noose of the military destruction of SERF's Haven and band together a rabble of remaining rebels. The book has many twists and turns, with chapters alternating from the perspective of Aelena and Carlin. You will wonder how this budding romance could occur, then cheer for it as the book progresses.

The writing style is different than normal novels, but it allows the reader to follow the mindset and perspective of the pursuer and target. Overall, the book is quite lively and entertaining. It shows what could happen if catastrophe were to hit the United States and how living conditions could rapidly disintegrate into the conditions portrayed in "2076: A Revolutionary Tale".

If you like futuristic novels, as well as a good chase throughout the book, this book will thoroughly entertain you. Be forewarned that the novel is written from an alternating perspective, which is different from the single perspective novel. Great fun and a quick read.
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935 reviews25 followers
September 22, 2014
Me debato entre 1 y 2 estrellas porque la idea me parece buena, una distopía utilizando todo lo que estamos padeciendo actualmente a manos del neoliberalismo y las buenas intenciones pero falta de organización e ideas de la socialdemocracia. El autor conoce las más famosas historias de la ciencia ficción que tocan estos temas y las referencias son constantes, pero ahí se acaba lo bueno.
La novela es inconexa, quiere abarcar tanto que aprieta poco, y se convierte en un cumulo de situaciones episódicas donde el autor aprovecha para dejar clara su posición política pero que resultan forzadas, generalmente a cargo de personajes que aportan poco a la historia y solo están para dar puntualmente voz a los pensamientos del autor.
Otro asunto son los protagonistas, tenemos a Ally, valiente guerrillera con años de experiencia en infiltración y ataque...que la primera vez que la vemos está totalmente superada por la situación y tiene que ser salvada por uno que pasaba por allí (algo que se sucede en varias ocasiones a lo largo de la novela). Lo que no es de extrañar porque la insurgencia está formada por unos personajes anecdóticos, sin una idea clara de la situación ni las líneas de combate a seguir. Su evolución va de "mujer fuerte y segura" a damisela dependiente, para acabar formando nido y preocupándose solamente de su casa, su pareja y su niña...en medio de la construcción de un mundo nuevo con el que ha soñado siempre pero del que deja que su "hombre" se ocupe...sin comentarios.
El hombre es Carlin, héroe a su pesar arrastrado por el viento a cada paso, reaccionando más que actuando. Pasa de niño rico a merced de su papá a flecharse por la mujer que bombardea su casa y casi mata a su hermana en 2 escenas. En otras 2 ya está luchando contra todo lo que creía sin demasiadas vueltas a la cabeza...y acaba escribiendo la nueva constitución del nuevo mundo...él solito!
En fin que podría seguir pero para qué. Me fastidia porque estos mimbres daban para una buena historia.

Profile Image for Diane.
952 reviews49 followers
June 16, 2014
2076, All Systems Have Failed
A Revolutionary Tale
Author Stephen G. Mitchell

The Storyline of the book is written from the perspective of each of the main characters, Aelena Hall and Carlin Pheney. The `Tale' opens with a very dramatic event in which Aelena is the focus. The story starts off with a BOOM, and continues on to give the reader a glimpse of a dystopian society where the United States has devolved into a United Territories. The society is divided sharply in two opposing lifestyles, the elite and privileged called WALLED-INS and the lower class struggling SERFS.

Many elements have contributed to the decline of the political, economic, and moral awareness of the nation. The climate and ecological changes have caused catastrophes and reduced the agricultural production. The SERFS are given a synthetic food source which causes major health problems.

The living conditions for the population of SERFS is very oppressive with little or no hope of having a better life. There are a few secret and hidden havens where the more courageous, such as Aelena, live and try to plan a revolt in order to offer a better life for the SERFS. I won't post spoilers but help does come from some unexpected characters.

Carlin Pheney enters the `Tale' as the son of a major leader, but he has conflicts within himself. He will battle with the questions of right and wrong and the direction he should take as the opening event leads him to life changing choices.

The `Tale' continues with scenes which are thought provoking, such as China becoming a major force in the world economy and political powers. Also, freedom for the common people is non-existent, a privilege of the past, and organized religion is not allowed.

2076: All Systems Have Failed, A Revolutionary Tale is a fast paced and easy read. The scenes and characters are easy to follow without confusion.
Profile Image for Pat Byrnes.
167 reviews
May 2, 2014
Hmmmm… I don’t know what to say, except WOW!!!

2076 is a vision of our future, but we are really seeing the ground work today in society. Stephen created an adventure between the Half’s (Walled-Ins’) & the Half Not’s (SERF’S) and Mother Nature stepping in to lend a hand.

In 2076 the Walled Ins’ are the privileged class that control everything, while the SERF’s are the commoners that are forced to eat FASTFED (synthetic food, which isn’t good for you) and be the labor force for the privileged. A band of SERF’s lead by Aelena goes on food raids to feed her people and constantly chased by the armed forces. The Walled Ins’ send the armed forces to hunt Aelena and her gang after she plants a bomb in the CEO’s house of Kiliburton, who is the world’s maker of all military wares. The son of the CEO chases Aelena and her gang of desperate SERF’s back to their hideout. The SERF’s win this battle and the CEO’s son Carlin falls in love with Aelena and changes his allegiance.

The two are separated, then reunited again after a terrifying rescue. They flee to New Zeeland where Kiliburton's CEO tracks down his son Carlin ("numbnuts", as he like to call him) and offers a deal that Carlin can't accept. A battle looms that could destroy the world they've risked everything to salvage.
2076 was a faced paced romp through the future. This novel is written in ‘First Person’ with a twist. There are two narrators… I have never read a book with this style of writing and Stephen truly pulled it off!!! This book has it all. Strong characters, intrigue, and a little romance mixed in.

If you are looking to read a Great Adventure, then 2076 will not disappoint you.
Profile Image for Brenda.
484 reviews1 follower
April 25, 2014
First, let me start off by saying that I received this prior to release after giving a review for Mr. Mitchell's prior book.

Where to start? Mitchell's books are hard to nail down when trying to decide what genre they should be grouped in. 2076 is an action adventure love story with a little suspense thrown in. It's a fiction book with a lot of topics that could easily be covered in a non-fiction, such as war, income inequality, and human rights.

Having said that, it was a good story with likable characters about the not-so-nice future. The rich have gotten richer while the poor are basically slave labor. The US is now the UTA (United Territories of America) and China is the most powerful country in the world. This came to be after Iran and Israel had a nuclear war and climate change caused so many storms, earthquakes, and erupting volcanos that everything was nearly destroyed.

Aleena is part of a rebel group who steals food from the wealthy to feed her people. On one of these missions, she runs into Carlin Pheney, son of the most powerful man in the UTA. This is where the story really begins and I don't want to spoil it for the rest of you. Aelena and Carlin soon begin working together to escape the torture and slavery of Kiliburton and Carlin's father.

It all happens in places that we know and it caused by events that we are familiar with. It's only fiction, but it is a story that could happen in our lifetimes if things don't change soon. I really enjoyed it, and I bet that all of you action readers will love it as well.
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694 reviews36 followers
May 11, 2017
The price of food is going up right now. Imagine what it will cost in sixty years. Keep in mind all the damage being done by fracking, pollution, abuse of natural resources, political corruption, the mindless greed of the haves vs. the have not’s and the way mother nature with her arsenal of earthquakes and hurricanes seems to have turned on us. This is 2076. This is a United States that is now a third world country. This isn’t just a really good dystopian novel, it’s a window into a possible future for all of us.

Our heroine is a SERF. One of the lower class that makes up the majority of the population of the United States. Aelena is a rebel and a part of an underground society of have not’s who are trying to survive in a country that can’t grow enough food for its population. The corporations run the country and control the food which is withheld from the SERFS and is replaced by a chemical substitute, FastFed, while the upper class live in their walled in cities and lack for nothing.

Carlin Pheney was a hero in the food wars, son of the one of the corporate monsters, one of the haves who lives in a walled city but is there more to him than just the decorated military pilot and sworn enemy of the SERFs?

Very well written dystopian and scarily so. So much of what happens is based on what is happening right now. Best kind of dystopian thriller is one that is so believable it gets you thinking.

This book was kindly supplied to me by the author for review.
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33 reviews
June 12, 2014
Thank you Stephen Mitchell for another great book!

Aelena Hall and Carlin Pheney are the main characters in this thrilling, fast paced futuristic novel, "2076, A Revolutionary Tale."

You're lead through the struggles that these characters face after the world is almost completely destroyed by humanities inability to care for our planet. The food supply has almost completely been destroyed and chemicals are being used to alter what food supply is left. America is now being destroyed by natural and unnatural occurrences from coast to coast. Many of the worlds countries have ceased to exist. China has become the leader of the free world. In what is left of America, the powerful Walled-Ins have turned the SERFS into servants. To be used, unseen, and dismissed like trash.

Aelena (a SERF)and Carlin (a Walled-In) are in a battle to start their lives together along with some of the surviving SERFS. They are trying desperately to colonize a new America, while facing the threat of Carlin's own father, the General and CEO of Kiliburton (arms maker and military supplier to the world) leader of the Walled-Ins. Carlin has given up his life of power and leisure as a Walled-In to pursue his love interest, Aelena, and to aide the outnumbered, outsourced, out armed SERFS.

This is a well written, scary novel about what our world could potentially look like in the future if we continue to abuse our planet.

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507 reviews98 followers
July 22, 2014
2076: A Revolutionary Tale by Stephen G Mitchell is a first read win and I'm giving my honest opinion. I don't know what I expected when I started this book, but what I got took my breath away. I read it as fast as I could to see what was going to happen next. It had quite a few twists and turns and harrowing incidents. If you like a futuristic thriller, then you'll enjoy this book. It starts off with Aalena Hall, a serf and revolutionary. This future has the walled ins, the privledged class and the serfs, the lowers class. The serfs are fed fastfed, a highly addictive food that makes everyone fat. Aalena steals food for serfs in Serf Haven a hideaway far from prying eyes and droids. The rebellious serfs plan a major grist of a food train. Aalena's job is to take out the radar so droids can't report the raid. Everyone considers it a suicide mission. Grandfather, the old black man who keeps the kitchens in order helps her with her mission. The blow up the antennas on the roof of the Generals house. The ceiling comes crashing down and Aalena's saves Emma, the Generals Daughter. The Generals son Carlin Pheney vows to get her. She makes it away. All in all Aalena's and Carlin become close, he turns his back on his father. They and a large group of serfs make it to New Zealand. Read on and discover how they are United and if they trump General Pheney.
62 reviews4 followers
May 4, 2014
Stephen G. Mitchell has done it again. He has the greatest imagination ever! The protagonists were feisty red headed, Ailena and decorated military pilot, Carlin Pheney. Carlin was a leader in the upper class "Walled-in's", and Ailena was a commoner and leader of the "Serf's". Written with two narrators, Ailena, then Carlin, was an interesting way to spin this exciting Science Fiction thriller, based on the future with a smidgeon of political overtones.

General Arcos Pheney, CEO of Kilburton, arms maker and military supplier to the world is entertaining when Ailena blows up his palatial home. General Pheney gives orders to find her and the adventure begins. From Arcos Key where she flees with the help of Carlin and a close relationship between them begins, to the high seas, they are fugatives on the run. Ailena is taken captive and ends up at the Federal Torture Chamber at Guantanamo Bay. She escapes and reunites with Carlin and they sail off to New Zeeland, where they battle for a new nation, finally finding the home they have both been dreaming of, love and family.

Colorful characters..Jackbone, Rabbit, Dr. Z. I loved Klops, the huge brute that guarded and cherished her. Another winner for you, Stephen.
506 reviews13 followers
August 5, 2014
Stephen Mitchell’s latest book is part thrilling adventure, part love story and part socio-political comment. The year is 2074 and few Corporations control the country; the land has been laid waste by global warming and fracking for oil and gas which polluted the great aquifer underlying the American food basket in the Midwest, now a desert; society is divided into the Walled-Ins, those few of privilege and power, and the S.E.R.F.S., who are paid a pittance to toil for the Walled-Ins while barely existing on FASTFED, a synthetic food produced by the Kiliburton Corporation headed by General Arcos Pheney. When the General’s son Carlin Pheney falls in love with Aelena Hall, a self-confessed food thief and terrorist, he joins her in rebellion against the military industrial complex headed by his father. The story is fast-past and presents a forbidding forecast for an America in which corporations have rights and people do not; an America plundered and ruined by greed and ignorance; an America of tomorrow ruled by plutocrats of today. Could it be possible that Carlin, Aelena and a handful of rebels can succeed in establishing a new America? 2076, A Revolutionary Tale is a really great read!
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4,156 reviews102 followers
September 11, 2014
The world is in total chaos/disaster. The US is a 3rd rate country at best. China has taken over for the most part.

Commander Carlin Pheney (piolet) is captured by Aelena Hall (terrorist, assassin, thief, food wars).

General Arcos Pheney (Carlin father) is CEO of Kilburton, arms maker & military supplier.

Aelena blows up his house & is later held Federal Torture Chamber (FTC) in Guantanamo Bay).

Commander Carlin Pheney must now devise a scheme to get her out of there.

Can Carlin get Aelena freed? What will happen next in their lives.

What will happen between the US & China?

2076 is not that far off!?

A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written futuristic YA dystonia sci-fi book. It was very easy to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. No grammar errors, repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make great sci-fi/fantasy movie, animated cartoon, or mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free Goodreads book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)

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1,642 reviews67 followers
May 16, 2014
Jump into the future….Read Stephen G Mitchell thriller 2076: A
Revolutionary Tale!! See what could be the future hold!!!!
Mitchell covers a lot of social issues: poverty, inequality, abuse of
human rights, suppression, hunger ,determination, the battle for
human rights, caring of the people for the environment and the
power of people caring of for each other.
The book is written with the two main characters narrating the
chapters. It is all presented from the point of view of either Aelena
Hall, a SERF( a commoner ) leader of the food raids or Carlin
Pheney, a Walled In (member of the upper class) decorated military
pilot.
The story is a fast moving, intriguing adventurous tale with some
romance intertwined.
The characters were very colorful, strong, caring and destined to
rise to the occasions presented them. Even the misguided characters
have their own unique roles to make this a powerful tale.
Stephen G Mitchell wrote an out of the box thriller in 2076.
Get a copy now take a unique trip into 2076!!

Received this was a gift from the author. My
opinion is my own. Thank you for the book!
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1,077 reviews5 followers
August 10, 2016
From the first page I was drawn in to the Battle as part of their survival to set off a bomb. This Revolutionary tale of government/wealthy gone bad is beyond the term "one to rule them all?" Watching people starve and herded like cattle to the slaughter for the benefit of the rich is unsettling while the forgotten society works for pennies. I hate to use the word freedom fighters but they fight for real food then flee the scene to keep their freedom from the oppressors who care nothing for anyone other than themselves. When they finally achieve their freedom later those same oppressors show up later and will do whatever it takes within their power to keep that power and herd them once more. Can they save themselves, the original townspeople who took them in and will they have any allies to help them along the way? Fantastic read, couldn't put this book down. Scary to think this is what the world just might be heading towards. This author has everything from action, suspense and romance, even a few surprises up his sleeve. Great characters, Highly recommended.
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1,113 reviews3 followers
April 24, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining novel - a great read. I was hooked at the end of the first chapter.

2076 is a dystopian science fiction thriller but leaves the reader with both a sense of hope and perhaps more thoughtful approach to current issues.

There is a lot of action throughout the novel and the main characters, Aelena and Carlin, are strong, vibrant Swashbuckling types. The good guys are lovable and the bad guys hateful. The descriptions in places were so vivid, I found myself almost smelling the stench the author described.

There is social commentary weaved throughout the novel but never in a preachy way. In several places, it was quite cleverly insinuated.

I received a copy of Stephen Mitchell's A Cure to Die For through a Goodreads giveaway. I enjoyed it too but this novel is even better.

I would happily recommend this novel. I wish there were a 4.5 rating - I think 5 is reserved for one in a million type books.
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Author 31 books451 followers
April 30, 2014
"2076: A Revolutionary Tale" is another exciting thriller by Stephen G. Mitchell. Fast paced, action packed, and thought provoking, this novel leaves a clear picture of where our country is headed should we fail to appreciate the dangers of global warming, fracking and chemically altered food supplies. With the way some of our government officials refuse to accept the science of our world, I could easily see this cautionary work of fiction becoming a frightening reality. That being said, I loved the characters in this book, their struggles, their willingness to fight for what they believed in. The only thing I didn't understand was the brief, seemingly "thrown in" "relationship" between Aelena and Aina. It seemed random and unnecessary, but that is just one reader's opinion. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and as with "A Cure to Die For" I couldn't put it down. Looking forward to more from this author.

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97 reviews
May 13, 2014
Author Stephen Mitchell is definitely a writer that I will continue to follow. I really enjoyed and recommended his first book "A Cure to Die For". But this book, "2076",is even better than his first one, which wasn't easy to do. "2076" describes a future world where Corporations rule the country. The wealthy have it all and control the masses by the specially processed food that is given to rest of the population and isn't even fit for human consumption. Groups of rebels exist throughout the country who continuously fight back. This tale is about about those rebels and two main characters, Carlin Pheney, a decorated war pilot of the higher class and Aelena Hall, a veteran rebel leader. The trials and tribulations that they and many others go through to overcome the control of the corporations is tale worth reading. Full of action, suspense and twists and turns. This is definitely a page turner that is hard to put down. The author, Stephen Mitchell, can really tell a story!
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2,905 reviews55 followers
June 1, 2014
The dystopian near-future of 2076 is laid bare in two alternately-voiced viewpoints that allow the reader to glimpse the world of the super-rich WALLED-INS who have confiscated everything for themselves, leaving most of humanity to scratch and scrape in order to survive. Is it any wonder the SERFS are revolting?

Here is a system so broken that those who would fix it have no choice but to begin again. And, at the same time, here is the beginning of change . . . of love . . . of hope . . . of rebirth.

2076 is a revolutionary tale. 2076 is a cautionary tale. And if the inhabitants of the planet continue to refuse to listen to the ever-more-emphatic warnings, then Mother Nature may indeed have the very last word . . . .

Stephen Mitchell’s tale is peopled with well-developed characters the reader quickly comes to care about as the tension mounts in a fast-paced story that resonates with the reader and keeps the pages turning far into the night.

Highly recommended.
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12 reviews
February 27, 2015
I really enjoyed this book! It switches between being told by the 2 main characters, Aelena and Carlin, allowing us to get a really good feel for both characters. The majority of the characters are well developed and I really fell for a few of them (Klops is one of my favorites!). 2076: A Revolutionary tale is a story set in the year 2076, mostly in the U.S. which is now UTA. Due to poor choices and bad weather, most of the land has stopped producing food. The walled-ins (the rich) buy what little food there is. The serfs (the extremely poor)are fed Fastfed, a chemical product that causes immense weight gain and many health problems. The rebel serfs steal food from the walled-ins. The government is now owned by the largest few corporations. Carlin is the son of one of those corporations and Aelena is a daughter of rebel serfs. I would recommend this book to many of my friends!
45 reviews14 followers
September 5, 2014
I received this book from the author in return for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this novel, it was very engaging and action packed. Carlin Pheney, a decorated military pilot and member of the upper class, is tired of killing and of the life that his father is foisting upon him. Aelena Hall is a rebel who doesn't believe in the way the world is being ruled by the wealthy and the deplorable conditions that the rest of the people are in. They meet when Aelena bombs the house of Carlin's father. He is set to take revenge but is captured by Aelena. This leads to a whirlwind romance while trying to escape the clutches of his tyrannical father who would kill the woman Carlin has come to love.

I recommend this book for anyone who loves a good romantic suspense. This book has it all - science fiction, political suspense and romance!
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22 reviews
September 7, 2016
what did i think? well, i think i'd like to have had this book go on for another however many pages. didn't want it to end. i got so involved with the characters that they seemed real to me. hated to see the book end. really wished there was more. love aelena. she is strong and quite capable of taking care of herself. but, she becomes more when she falls in love with carlin. at first, i wasn't sure i liked carlin but, once he fell in love with aelena he became the man he was meant to be all along. i loved it because there were no slow drug out parts that would bore me. it kept my attention every time i sat down to read it. funny thing is, i was unable to read anything else once i got to the second third of the book. again, i have to say i wish there was more of this book and these characters. they are really interesting.
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19 reviews2 followers
May 20, 2014
Mr. Mitchell does it again! The book begins with a BAM, catching the reader's interest with the first written words. 2076 is a great read with an amazing story line and kick ass characters. It is a fast-paced novel filed with action, adventure, romance and suspense. After reading Mr. Mitchell's previous novel, I can truly say that he is a more amazing author after every word.

2076 is a must-read dystopian novel. It focuses on a not to distant future where the world is dominated by corporations. 2076 focuses in a realistic future that could happen any minute. I am glad to say that this novel is similar and can be compared to any great classical dystopian novel like Brave New World or 1984.

Must-Read: Definitely. This book hooks you until the very end.

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Author 3 books7 followers
May 28, 2014
Another excellent book By Stephen G. Mitchell. A revolution has come and in the year 2076 there is the wealthy and the poor. The poor are being fed synthetic food that is making them overweight and unhealthy. The rich look on the like parasites and treat them as slaves. As one young girl takes on the challenge to take down their general she meets his son and changes all of their lives as the house comes tumbling down around them from her bomb. In that instance everything changes, she begins to run for her life as the son tracks down her every move in hatred vowing to kill her. It is only when his plane is shot down that they begin to learn of one another and feelings change. Now it is them against one of the most powerful men around...his father. Pick this book up it is worth the read.
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29 reviews15 followers
May 6, 2014
I received this book as an advance copy from the publisher as a result of a generous offer from the author after having reviewed his previous book. Thanks!

After having consumed the better part of my weekend with this book, I commend Mr. Mitchell's command of word usage in this novel. His words enveloped me, body and soul, into the storyline.

I highly recommend this book to other fans of the dystopia novel. My weekend was swept away in explosions, eruptions, warfare, and the quest to bring out change of the current government.

I'd like to echo others who have left reviews stating they were hooked in the very first chapter.
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