Secession: Part One: Voluntary Deportation

by Essel Pratt

Not with an iron fist, but with nuclear words. Upon scripted words of unification, the American President delivers an ultimatum for the citizens of the United States of America. Remain loyal to The Great Experiment that is America or relocate to Texas and Louisiana, former states that President Barry Bigly forced to secede from the Union. The New Sovereign Nation of Texiana begins as a sanctuary for those that predicted President Bigly's tyrannical rule, only to become a desolate wasteland shut off from the rest of the world by a massive border wall. As the Texianans struggle to adjust to their new lifestyles, The American President has other plans to keep their lack of loyalty at bay; raining down deadly chemicals upon the Texianans while preaching propaganda across the airwaves. Unknowingly creating a horde of Victims within the wall's borders. Not willing to stand by as the American President methodically eradicates all that do not believe in his ideals for the next evolution of The United States, three young adults join forces to rise up and restore peace and true unity once again.

143 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 14, 2017

About the author

Essel Pratt is a master of horror and fantasy, conjuring tales that haunt souls and inspire imagination. As a student of psychology and teller of tales, Essel writes to share the complex nature of his imaginings with the world. His ever-expanding catalog of short stories spans multiple anthologies and collections, ranging from whimsical fantasy to bizarre horror, including everything in between. Dedicated fans have praised his creations, labeling his talents as prolific in substance.

Hailing from Mishawaka, Indiana, his passion for writing began in the early years as his imagination taunted from within, begging for a release. Dabbling in art at first, he found that the stories that pleaded to be told could not be imprisoned by ink and paint alone. His most notable and prevalent accomplishments include Final Reverie, Sharkantula, and the multiple short stories that have garnered a following of their own, such as the adventures of Detective Mansfield.

Inspired by C.S. Lewis, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Harper Lee, William Golding, and many more, Essel doesn't restrain his writings to straight horror. His first Novel, Final Reverie is more Fantasy/Adventure, but does include elements of Horror. His first zombie book, The ABC's of Zombie Friendship, attacks the zombie genre from an alternate perspective. Future books, that are in progress and yet to be imagined, will explore the blurred boundaries of horror within its competing genres, mixing the elements into a literary stew.


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Reviews

[Sidney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book envisions a United States where the President separates Texas and Louisiana and removes everyone who disagrees with his interpretation of the constitution and deports everyone to the new area who dos not agree with him. He then builds a guarded wall around the entire area. The main characters in the book are 3 young people 18, 19, 21 who are white, black and Hispanic. Each have their own view of victimhood and must learn to work together to survive when the President orders the area sprayed with a chemical that ether kills or makes people deranged.

The book is great as it is well written. The action is believable and possible. The character flaws and the young people having to grow up quickly is well done. The narration is very good.

This book was provided free of charge in expectation of an honest review.

[Kat Gracey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three unlikely heroes band together to survive after a deadly poison turns the residents of Texiana into brain dead cannibals. Clearly not based on a real person, ;) President Bigly has divided the country and built a wall. For the people living inside it, times are hard and they are about to get worse. Very entertaining.