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All Thy Sons
Life’s unfolding on schedule for Tony Fierro. Raised in Vancouver by a loving Catholic family, he’s blessed with good looks and self-confidence to burn. He gets the job. He woos the girl. He has the world by the tail.
But the world is acting strangely. Irrationally. Immorally. Tony questions the progressive mantras that pervade modern-day culture, but quietly. Better to ignore them, laugh at them, even as the absurdities multiply and turn dangerous.
His pal Ivan senses the evil lurking and warns of impending calamity. But Ivan’s paranoid. An alarmist. He always was. Tony’s got better things to do, like raise his boys, pay his mortgage, live his life.
When tragedy strikes, Tony’s world crashes. He wakes from his slumber and sees a country at war with itself, a government complicit in the destruction, the pattern playing out across the Western World.
He can no longer stay silent, but will his message cross the line as a new Dystopian order rises. All Thy Sons explores a hellish future of chaos and racial violence. A future where remaining First World sanctuaries vanish with stunning rapidity.
What happens when there’s no safe neighborhoods, or cities, or countries? Do we lapse into tribalism? Do we rise? Or does a new master rise?
But the world is acting strangely. Irrationally. Immorally. Tony questions the progressive mantras that pervade modern-day culture, but quietly. Better to ignore them, laugh at them, even as the absurdities multiply and turn dangerous.
His pal Ivan senses the evil lurking and warns of impending calamity. But Ivan’s paranoid. An alarmist. He always was. Tony’s got better things to do, like raise his boys, pay his mortgage, live his life.
When tragedy strikes, Tony’s world crashes. He wakes from his slumber and sees a country at war with itself, a government complicit in the destruction, the pattern playing out across the Western World.
He can no longer stay silent, but will his message cross the line as a new Dystopian order rises. All Thy Sons explores a hellish future of chaos and racial violence. A future where remaining First World sanctuaries vanish with stunning rapidity.
What happens when there’s no safe neighborhoods, or cities, or countries? Do we lapse into tribalism? Do we rise? Or does a new master rise?
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2019
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K.M. Breakey
8 books30 followersK.M. Breakey was born in Toronto and educated at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. He spent 25 years in the Software Industry before turning full attention to writing in 2016, with the success of his 3rd novel, "Johnny and Jamaal." His works capture today’s distressing realities – the absurdity, the obliteration of freedoms, the flagrant and undisguised demonization of whites.
In his latest, "Britain on the Brink," we watch as modern-day Britons are defiled, humiliated, and reduced to second-class citizens. They are ruled by a hostile elite who seem intent on wiping them from the face of the Earth. However, when the protagonist is unexpectedly bestowed with the gift of time travel, he sees an opportunity to change the course of history. Before long, he’s keeping company with historical figures like Enoch Powell and visiting strange alternate worlds.
The idea was so compelling, so fraught with possibility, Mr. Breakey realized an entire series would be needed to properly tell the tale. Alas, the FWAITAS Series was born and it shall celebrate the beauty and charm of the West, and the singular magnificence of the Anglosphere. Western Man invented the modern world. He built the finest nations on the planet from scratch, and he did it everywhere he went. The war on him is the biggest story of our age, and we’re not supposed to notice or talk about it.
Mr. Breakey’s books offer a much-needed dose of optimism for a people whose spirit has been badly damaged, in many cases, destroyed. Perhaps the books can help trigger a survival instinct. The Brits and their cousins around the world must re-remember the greatness from which they’ve come. And in doing so, recognize that greatness is still within them.
Mr. Breakey has also published Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom; Fearless Men, But Few; and five other novels. To learn more, visit kmbreakey.com.
In his latest, "Britain on the Brink," we watch as modern-day Britons are defiled, humiliated, and reduced to second-class citizens. They are ruled by a hostile elite who seem intent on wiping them from the face of the Earth. However, when the protagonist is unexpectedly bestowed with the gift of time travel, he sees an opportunity to change the course of history. Before long, he’s keeping company with historical figures like Enoch Powell and visiting strange alternate worlds.
The idea was so compelling, so fraught with possibility, Mr. Breakey realized an entire series would be needed to properly tell the tale. Alas, the FWAITAS Series was born and it shall celebrate the beauty and charm of the West, and the singular magnificence of the Anglosphere. Western Man invented the modern world. He built the finest nations on the planet from scratch, and he did it everywhere he went. The war on him is the biggest story of our age, and we’re not supposed to notice or talk about it.
Mr. Breakey’s books offer a much-needed dose of optimism for a people whose spirit has been badly damaged, in many cases, destroyed. Perhaps the books can help trigger a survival instinct. The Brits and their cousins around the world must re-remember the greatness from which they’ve come. And in doing so, recognize that greatness is still within them.
Mr. Breakey has also published Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom; Fearless Men, But Few; and five other novels. To learn more, visit kmbreakey.com.
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March 7, 2019
I received a free ecopy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Life’s unfolding on schedule for Tony Fierro. Raised in Vancouver by a loving Catholic family, he’s blessed with good looks and self-confidence to burn. He gets the job. He woos the girl. He has the world by the tail. But the world is acting strangely. Irrationally. Immorally. Tony questions the progressive mantras that pervade modern-day culture, but quietly. Better to ignore them, laugh at them, even as the absurdities multiply and turn dangerous. His pal Ivan senses the evil lurking and warns of impending calamity. But Ivan’s paranoid. An alarmist. He always was. Tony’s got better things to do, like raise his boys, pay his mortgage, live his life. When tragedy strikes, Tony’s world crashes. He wakes from his slumber and sees a country at war with itself, a government complicit in the destruction, the pattern playing out across the Western World. He can no longer stay silent, but will his message cross the line as a new Dystopian order rises. All Thy Sons explores a hellish future of chaos and racial violence. A future where remaining First World sanctuaries vanish with stunning rapidity. What happens when there’s no safe neighborhoods, or cities, or countries? Do we lapse into tribalism? Do we rise? Or does a new master rise?
All Thy Sons is K.M. Breakey's newest release and as a fan of his previous releases, Johnny and Jamal and Never, Never and Never Again, I jumped at the chance to dive into it. Of all of his novels, this is the most difficult to rate. His style is fantastic as always. His writing and characters are engaging and present a thought provoking dialog along political lines. We get to see a variety of ways of looking at life and society. Tony, our lead, is multifaceted and an intriguing perspective character. He isn't pc, but his perspectives are a great way to view oncoming/ current dystopian world he now finds himself in the middle of. I don't know a whole lot about Canadian politics, but the last few years I've been paying more attention to U.S. politics than ever before. Doesn't matter what side of the aisle I fall on, but lately so much of what has been going on in the White House and federal government absolutely blow my mind, doesn't make sense to me, and in some cases makes me angry to even think about. That's part of what makes this book difficult to rate - that it feels all too plausible, ripped from the headlines, and too close to home in many ways. Honestly, I think I prefer fictional politics with tinges of real world to something that feels as maddeningly real as this.
Overall, All Thy Sons by K.M. Breakey is an up-to-the-minute dystopia. It may not be for everyone in the end, but it is certainly worth picking up especially if you enjoy K.M. Breakey's style. Even though I'm not Canadian, it felt a little too close to home for me. Even though it's quite political, the story presents a provocative near future dystopian world that seems to get closer as the minutes go by.
Life’s unfolding on schedule for Tony Fierro. Raised in Vancouver by a loving Catholic family, he’s blessed with good looks and self-confidence to burn. He gets the job. He woos the girl. He has the world by the tail. But the world is acting strangely. Irrationally. Immorally. Tony questions the progressive mantras that pervade modern-day culture, but quietly. Better to ignore them, laugh at them, even as the absurdities multiply and turn dangerous. His pal Ivan senses the evil lurking and warns of impending calamity. But Ivan’s paranoid. An alarmist. He always was. Tony’s got better things to do, like raise his boys, pay his mortgage, live his life. When tragedy strikes, Tony’s world crashes. He wakes from his slumber and sees a country at war with itself, a government complicit in the destruction, the pattern playing out across the Western World. He can no longer stay silent, but will his message cross the line as a new Dystopian order rises. All Thy Sons explores a hellish future of chaos and racial violence. A future where remaining First World sanctuaries vanish with stunning rapidity. What happens when there’s no safe neighborhoods, or cities, or countries? Do we lapse into tribalism? Do we rise? Or does a new master rise?
All Thy Sons is K.M. Breakey's newest release and as a fan of his previous releases, Johnny and Jamal and Never, Never and Never Again, I jumped at the chance to dive into it. Of all of his novels, this is the most difficult to rate. His style is fantastic as always. His writing and characters are engaging and present a thought provoking dialog along political lines. We get to see a variety of ways of looking at life and society. Tony, our lead, is multifaceted and an intriguing perspective character. He isn't pc, but his perspectives are a great way to view oncoming/ current dystopian world he now finds himself in the middle of. I don't know a whole lot about Canadian politics, but the last few years I've been paying more attention to U.S. politics than ever before. Doesn't matter what side of the aisle I fall on, but lately so much of what has been going on in the White House and federal government absolutely blow my mind, doesn't make sense to me, and in some cases makes me angry to even think about. That's part of what makes this book difficult to rate - that it feels all too plausible, ripped from the headlines, and too close to home in many ways. Honestly, I think I prefer fictional politics with tinges of real world to something that feels as maddeningly real as this.
Overall, All Thy Sons by K.M. Breakey is an up-to-the-minute dystopia. It may not be for everyone in the end, but it is certainly worth picking up especially if you enjoy K.M. Breakey's style. Even though I'm not Canadian, it felt a little too close to home for me. Even though it's quite political, the story presents a provocative near future dystopian world that seems to get closer as the minutes go by.
March 18, 2019
I should have known that this book would be very intense and controversial even, but from a valid point of view! I have no knowledge of Canadian history or politics, but obviously the USA and the UK played a role in the book which I am more familiar with. Specific prior knowledge is not needed however and as uncomfotable as this book sometimes made me feel, it was a refreshing angle of the world to read. I totally agree that we have reached a stage in the world where we are trying so hard to ensure equality and policital correctness that perhaps it results in discrimination in the opposite direction. It is certainly a familiar feeling that we are not able to defend our own "British" culture ways in fear of offending others. You could argue that in fighting to have other cultures "accepted" in a country that you perhaps negate the need to have countries - then you could say why do we need cultures? That then suggests we lose our identity. For me personally, reading this book whilst experiencing Brexit in my own country made it rather amusing but thought provoking at the same time.
This book views the world entirely from the policital and culture/migration direction, but a viewpoint that could easily be replicated in the arts, employment, disability, film and cinema and so on. I do feel that we do not have total freedom to speak out without fear of judgement, not altogether a bad thing as we should respect one another, but that respect of course should work both ways.
For a refreshing examination of the world and a future made from one of many possible outcomes, this book certainly fulfills that. I would recommend reading this, but with an open mind of course!
This book views the world entirely from the policital and culture/migration direction, but a viewpoint that could easily be replicated in the arts, employment, disability, film and cinema and so on. I do feel that we do not have total freedom to speak out without fear of judgement, not altogether a bad thing as we should respect one another, but that respect of course should work both ways.
For a refreshing examination of the world and a future made from one of many possible outcomes, this book certainly fulfills that. I would recommend reading this, but with an open mind of course!
May 26, 2019
This looked like another exciting, disturbing, and deep read by K.M. Breakey, but I had it on my to-be-read queue for a while, mainly because I wanted to be in the right frame of mind to fully enjoy and process it.
So now that I have read it, what did I think? It was what I expected, in general. A deep dive into one person's perspective of the social and political landscape, but built from their youth, through today, and then into the near future. Unlike Never, Never, and Never Again, this one doesn't stop at the present day, but takes a stab at where todays trends might take us.
Now for why it took me so long to read this. Simply put, I knew from past reads that the scenarios, opinions, outcomes, and examples would directly or indirectly conflict with my own life view. It's tough to prepare yourself to read something that's going to challenge how you perceive the world, but I keep reading Mr. Breakey's books because I think it's important to see the other side, to empathize, if not sympathize, with someone else’s deeply held beliefs.
Did this book convert me to another way of thinking? No, not exactly, but it did point out some interesting things, and I will try to pay more attention when I see them in real life. As for the writing and the story telling? They're spot on. This is a well-thought out story that stays true to its purpose and the guiding principles and influencing events of its characters.
On the other hand, I found it a bit politically preachy in places, especially when the friends in the book would engage in conversations with only one viewpoint or when one of the participants in a scene was portrayed as wrongheaded and unrealistically naive. Are there folks out there like that? Yeah, but not everyone who disagrees with someone's viewpoint is wrong or illogical or to be pitied, no matter which side we're talking about.
In any case, my biggest takeaway from this book is that it isn't necessarily one political leaning or another that can lead our society to its destruction. Instead, it is the polarization, the open hostility, and even the artificial harmony that hides the strong fears and prejudices that people really feel. As in this story's dystopian outcome, this internal strife (and by internal, I mean amongst those in a single country or community) weakens us and makes us vulnerable to outside interests who may want to exploit us or even take over.
Is that what the author wanted me to learn? I'm not sure. But it is what I took away. Does this story leave you feeling warm and fuzzy? Nope, and it doesn't mean to. In fact, if you're progressive or liberal, I feel like this story might deeply offend or even anger you, so take that into consideration. Still, I think it provides a valuable look into another perspective, whether or not that perspective is popular in the mainstream, wrong or right. That's why I read this book and will probably read more by this author.
Overall, I really liked the book, but found it personally challenging to read it with an open mind. It left me thinking and didn't leave me feeling comfortable with the way things are going in the world, not that I was particularly comfortable anyway. Recommended for folks who like political fiction and fictional memoirs.
I received the review copy of this book from the author.
So now that I have read it, what did I think? It was what I expected, in general. A deep dive into one person's perspective of the social and political landscape, but built from their youth, through today, and then into the near future. Unlike Never, Never, and Never Again, this one doesn't stop at the present day, but takes a stab at where todays trends might take us.
Now for why it took me so long to read this. Simply put, I knew from past reads that the scenarios, opinions, outcomes, and examples would directly or indirectly conflict with my own life view. It's tough to prepare yourself to read something that's going to challenge how you perceive the world, but I keep reading Mr. Breakey's books because I think it's important to see the other side, to empathize, if not sympathize, with someone else’s deeply held beliefs.
Did this book convert me to another way of thinking? No, not exactly, but it did point out some interesting things, and I will try to pay more attention when I see them in real life. As for the writing and the story telling? They're spot on. This is a well-thought out story that stays true to its purpose and the guiding principles and influencing events of its characters.
On the other hand, I found it a bit politically preachy in places, especially when the friends in the book would engage in conversations with only one viewpoint or when one of the participants in a scene was portrayed as wrongheaded and unrealistically naive. Are there folks out there like that? Yeah, but not everyone who disagrees with someone's viewpoint is wrong or illogical or to be pitied, no matter which side we're talking about.
In any case, my biggest takeaway from this book is that it isn't necessarily one political leaning or another that can lead our society to its destruction. Instead, it is the polarization, the open hostility, and even the artificial harmony that hides the strong fears and prejudices that people really feel. As in this story's dystopian outcome, this internal strife (and by internal, I mean amongst those in a single country or community) weakens us and makes us vulnerable to outside interests who may want to exploit us or even take over.
Is that what the author wanted me to learn? I'm not sure. But it is what I took away. Does this story leave you feeling warm and fuzzy? Nope, and it doesn't mean to. In fact, if you're progressive or liberal, I feel like this story might deeply offend or even anger you, so take that into consideration. Still, I think it provides a valuable look into another perspective, whether or not that perspective is popular in the mainstream, wrong or right. That's why I read this book and will probably read more by this author.
Overall, I really liked the book, but found it personally challenging to read it with an open mind. It left me thinking and didn't leave me feeling comfortable with the way things are going in the world, not that I was particularly comfortable anyway. Recommended for folks who like political fiction and fictional memoirs.
I received the review copy of this book from the author.
February 16, 2019
Simply magnificent
Breakey pens a magnificent story in All Thy Sons. This book was one of those thrilling-edge-of-your-seat journeys. I enjoyed the main character Tony, who has a lot of depth and different levels. Tony and Ivan are two different characters who look at the world differently and want to live their lives in the world. Breakey brings the dynamic destruction of the world and its impending demise into the main focus of the story and how it interacts with its characters. This story is written dramatically and thrilling. This is one of those page-turners I won't soon forget. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Breakey pens a magnificent story in All Thy Sons. This book was one of those thrilling-edge-of-your-seat journeys. I enjoyed the main character Tony, who has a lot of depth and different levels. Tony and Ivan are two different characters who look at the world differently and want to live their lives in the world. Breakey brings the dynamic destruction of the world and its impending demise into the main focus of the story and how it interacts with its characters. This story is written dramatically and thrilling. This is one of those page-turners I won't soon forget. I look forward to reading more by this author.
March 25, 2019
This is the third book I have read by the excellent K.M. Breakey, and I believe his best one yet!
This is a dystopian work of fiction, but very close to present day reality and where we appear to be heading. If the PC liberal world of the present seems crazy to you, that is because it literally is! With our simple-minded and ridiculous ideas about racial differences in the present day destroying our very civilization, a book such as this is a must-read.
I can only hope that it will be recommended in school curriculums, to wake up our young snowflakes being indoctrinated. But, it is part of the beauty of the book's message that, after reading it, you know such a recommendation will never, ever happen. And so, sadly, it appears we are doomed.
Thanks Leftists! You truly are 'useful idiots'.
This is a dystopian work of fiction, but very close to present day reality and where we appear to be heading. If the PC liberal world of the present seems crazy to you, that is because it literally is! With our simple-minded and ridiculous ideas about racial differences in the present day destroying our very civilization, a book such as this is a must-read.
I can only hope that it will be recommended in school curriculums, to wake up our young snowflakes being indoctrinated. But, it is part of the beauty of the book's message that, after reading it, you know such a recommendation will never, ever happen. And so, sadly, it appears we are doomed.
Thanks Leftists! You truly are 'useful idiots'.
May 3, 2019
This was honestly one of the worst books I've read.
The actual main plot didn't start until 1/3 of the way in, and even then it was mostly brief snapshots of Tony's life surrounded by info dumps about what was happening out in the world. I felt like I was listening to a crazy old man ramble about his life here and there in the midst of explaining his wild conspiracy theory. I'd say it was at least 90% tell and 10% show, and a lot of that 10% was just more telling through dialogue. If the author had started the story just before or after the takeover and then actually immersed the reader in the story by creating actual scenes and exploring the new world of Vancouver, it could have been an interesting book.
In addition, a lot of the Italian was painfully incorrect and the main character is a cartoonish, sleazy Italian-diaspora stereotype.
The best thing I can say is that some parts of this book, particularly the first few chapters, were so bad that it was hilarious to read. But overall, it was just painful and made me cringe. I only finished it because my mom gave it to me.
The actual main plot didn't start until 1/3 of the way in, and even then it was mostly brief snapshots of Tony's life surrounded by info dumps about what was happening out in the world. I felt like I was listening to a crazy old man ramble about his life here and there in the midst of explaining his wild conspiracy theory. I'd say it was at least 90% tell and 10% show, and a lot of that 10% was just more telling through dialogue. If the author had started the story just before or after the takeover and then actually immersed the reader in the story by creating actual scenes and exploring the new world of Vancouver, it could have been an interesting book.
In addition, a lot of the Italian was painfully incorrect and the main character is a cartoonish, sleazy Italian-diaspora stereotype.
The best thing I can say is that some parts of this book, particularly the first few chapters, were so bad that it was hilarious to read. But overall, it was just painful and made me cringe. I only finished it because my mom gave it to me.
February 27, 2019
Certainly a thought provoking dystopian novel that's worth a read. It had me quite entertained all the way through. Of course it is possible for society to disintegrate like it was in the book. History has shown time and time again it happens.
April 1, 2019
Written in a , for me' an unusual style...as if a friend were speaking casually to me....recommended.
March 24, 2022
'All Thy Sons' was an engaging, captivating story and truly one of the most resonating novels I've read in a very long time. I grew up in the same Canada that Tony Fierro (the book's main character) did, and I remember it fondly.
The reason why so many former liberals find themselves disillusioned with the modern progressive "woke" movement is articulated perfectly in this book. Indeed, this extreme leftism has now completely devoured the classic liberalism that so many Canadians grew up cherishing.
The author isn't afraid to delve into controversial subjects. There are progressive characters in the book; there are conservative characters in the book. Their discussions push forward and shape the narrative. But at least the discussions are taking place - candidly, and perhaps even uncomfortably. After all, serious discussions on matters of grave concern are not always supposed to be comfortable. Where you land ideologically is entirely up to you.
The story was riveting, and I found 'All Thy Sons' authentic, captivating, and very well-written. The book explored some of the most important issues we face today, and in very candid terms.
I highly recommend this novel, and very much hope that more Canadians will read brave, honest books like this.
The reason why so many former liberals find themselves disillusioned with the modern progressive "woke" movement is articulated perfectly in this book. Indeed, this extreme leftism has now completely devoured the classic liberalism that so many Canadians grew up cherishing.
The author isn't afraid to delve into controversial subjects. There are progressive characters in the book; there are conservative characters in the book. Their discussions push forward and shape the narrative. But at least the discussions are taking place - candidly, and perhaps even uncomfortably. After all, serious discussions on matters of grave concern are not always supposed to be comfortable. Where you land ideologically is entirely up to you.
The story was riveting, and I found 'All Thy Sons' authentic, captivating, and very well-written. The book explored some of the most important issues we face today, and in very candid terms.
I highly recommend this novel, and very much hope that more Canadians will read brave, honest books like this.
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