Norcal 2025

by Bill Garwin

Kirkus Reviews proclaims, the author "transforms his tongue-in-cheek story into a grimmer tale with skilled ease ... just the right amount of real world drama."Norcal 2025 is a unique adult superhero thriller. Toss out the unexplainable powers that grant a moral and physical superiority to which none of us can aspire. Bring on heroes that, at first, only take on the daily trials of a broken society that we all confront 24/7. They battle the mannerless and the privileged as we all wish we could. Then push the accelerator and enjoy a story reminiscent of the daylight fantasies in which we all indulge. Kirkus Reviews praises the "heroes not only for their strengths…but also for their flaws.” Northern California has become a test tube for the federal government. A satellite enforced border tracks implanted computer chips, monitors the residents and keeps the information flowing. The flood of federal dollars encourages corruption with stakes so large that no “means” is off the table. The cost of the investment to the Feds, so great that abandonment is not a consideration. Norcal becomes a magnet for the ruthless and the corrupt. Chance Crawford, aka "Cabman", rescues Alexandria Augustine, the federal agent sent to Norcal to investigate a questionable wind energy program. The game begins as Chance and his associates from the "Hill" chase down the elusive truth and quickly discover they are forging into territory which will severely test their training and friendship. A conflict far more complex and dangerous than they ever imagined.

246 pages, Paperback

First published July 31, 2014

About the author

Bill Garwin left California and now resides in the high desert of New Mexico where he can wear his cherished cowboy hat year-round. Eight years of lacrosse, fifteen years of karate, and five years of fencing have taught him lessons which can only be earned. While others may accept the fertile middle-ground, he respects his readers too much to write down to them, striving to blend action, humor, and considered reflection in his books. When you meet him, understand that he enjoys nothing more than a conversation on a topic he has never before considered. He will, of course, opine with complete confidence.

Reviews

[Sraah · Rating 5 out of 5]

i have to start this off by saying: i love bill garwin
this man just awes me

this story takes so much mind power and is more than worth it
it’s like i can feel my mind weaving, the gears ticking
such an interesting world to think up
a possibility
just imagine
really when you think about it, what’s going on in the world today, funnily enough 2025, is pretty similar on a grander, scarier, more real scale
we aren’t condensed into a small area solely, it’s all over, uncontained
the ones in power above us all, controlling too much, giving the yes or no when it doesn’t benefit the people, not to be trusted, money hungry, more more more
where’s our alex at? ;-) (jk)
i just love charles to bits
i’d love for bill to write more charles again