2050: Enemies of the State

2050 #4

by Phil M. Williams

After Silver City’s stunning victory over the Panamanian National Police, free communities spread throughout the world, emboldened and no longer asking for freedom. The powers that be demand these communities be eradicated.With Truman Bradshaw seeking revenge and his men out for blood on his behalf, Derek and Summer are no longer safe in Silver City. They move to Tortí, a small farming town in central Panama, to consult with the locals on transitioning to a stateless society. Derek and Summer are safely hidden from Truman’s men, but the couple are out of the frying pan and into the fire, as they fight the corrupt local police.Jacob Roth relishes his new role as the head of Roth Holdings North America. With control over the media, markets, governments, and the worldwide cryptocurrency, he has more power and wealth than nearly every person on the planet. Despite his wealth and power, his marriage is failing, and his enhanced eldest son might be a psychopath. To escape his familial problems and his father’s eternal disapproval, Jacob grows closer to his robotic mistress. Maybe he can buy love.Socialist Naomi Sutton campaigns for the US presidency against the Republican incumbent, Clayton Warner. The old Republican has a few tricks left, but Americans are hungry for change and are finally ready for a socialist government. Naomi’s poised to win the election. But with the promises she has made to get here, will it be a booby prize?

373 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 31, 2020

About the author

Phil M. Williams is the author of twenty-five books primarily in the thriller genre. His thrillers span many subgenres, such as: murder mysteries, political, domestic, dystopian, legal, psychological, and technothrillers. His stories often feature regular Joes and Janes in extraordinary situations that are ripped from today’s headlines.

Williams lives in central Pennsylvania with his wife, Denise. When not writing, he can be found tending their permaculture farm.

If you’d like to read two of his thriller novels for free. Go to http://PhilWBooks.com.

Reviews

[Saundra Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have read any of this author's work you will know how thought provoking it is. I don't think there's any higher praise for literature than that it gets others thinking and discussing. Phil M. Williams books are highly entertaining, filled with action and quick to read.

Things should be going well in Silver City since the end of the tax war. And in some ways they are. Several other communities want to become free cities.

But there are forces working against such freedom. The United States would love to see the free cities fail. Will the president approve troops on the ground to end them?

Truman Bradshaw helped form Silver City, but when things turn against him, will he continue his support?

Find out in the exciting fourth installment of the series!

[AR bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuing the 2050 saga with energy and direction, this well written book 4 of the series is worth picking up for those who have started the series.
Social commentary is Phil M Williams’ forte, but the 2050 series takes us beyond the insular rural America of his previous books, into a future bottom up restructuring of society into independent city-states.

[Rigby Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Derek and Summer stumble from crisis to crisis, much of it of their own making, their hopes for freedom are dashed one by one as those in power resist losing any of it, with predictable callous indifference to those who get in their way. Derek’s daughter Lindsay is as foolhardy as her father and lands everyone in even more dire straits as this episode draws to a close. Naomi, like all her predecessors, finds herself trapped in a system that treats Presidents like servants of the moneyed classes, and her dreams of a government with a social conscience, fade. Accurate social and political comment, combined with an alarming future prognosis, makes this fast-paced book as gripping as always.

[Chris Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phil M Williams delivers another thrill ride of ‘what-if’ for future America. This book follows on from the previous ones in the series so if you're new to the series don’t start here. As with the other books, what is so disturbing about these stories is the plausibility of it all. Rich people using the poor as pawns for their own ends. I hate to give away any of the plot so I’ll just say it’s well written and as good as the earlier books of the series. There’s a diverse set of characters in this book and their lives are hectic. The author mixes thrills, tension, action and more to create a really interesting book.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fourth book in the "2050" series began with a slow burn and then morphed into a thrilling cliffhanger. The beginning of this book was slow, but there were a lot of machinations between the characters that are jockeying for power. I find this type of writing diverting. The book does move into a more intense and exciting conclusion that does end on a cliffhanger. I enjoyed this story and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. Tristan Wright's and Sarah Grace Wright's dual narration continues to be entertaining. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

[Shari Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book!

If you've been following the 2050 series, you're not going to be disappointed in this fourth installment! I'm on pins and needles for the final book in July! This is an amazing series of books, that has turned out to be as true in 2020 as it looks like it's going to be in 2050, if we don't wise up and make some changes.
I have read all of Phil M Williams books, and they are all great for different reasons - besides making me feel, he always makes me think, and that's why I read all his books!

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Does freedom come at too high of a cost?

Although part of a series, each book stands on its own as a thriller, futuristic story. The 2 main characters and those they love are buffeted by political winds in their quest for autonomy. AI bots hinder but also help them stay alive, hoping for a better future.

[Patricia A. Forster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This saga should be a movie

Have read all Phil Williams books. This 2050 series is so 👍. Thought provoking, easy read feels like your there. Can't wait for the 5th book in this series! What's next Phil?

[Cathi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a fan

I’ve read every one of Mr. William’s books and greatly enjoyed them but this one... in light of the recent insurrection this was just too much. Glorifying hate groups is not my cup of tea, nor is pushing a selfish Libertarian agenda.

[Zee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book.

This book (4/5 in the series) did a good job of moving the story along. I’m headed to the final book to finish the series. I appreciate the author making these books available on Kindle Unlimited.

[Melodee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review: Book 4 of Series 2050, Enemies of the State

As in the rest of the series, VERY THOUGHT PROVOKING! Everyone should read all 5 books. There is more than ONE similarity to our past!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cliff hanger!

As this interwoven story proceeds the reader is taken from Naomi to Jacob and then to Summer and Derek. Can't wait to read the last book in the series!

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read

This is the continuation of a fascinating story that seems like it could easily come to fruition in the near future. I like this author and recommend this series.

[Ann Keeran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will a peaceful existence ever happen for this family? One catastrophe after another blindsided them. 2050 is a superb, thought provoking series that every adult should read.

[David Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

After listening to the first three books in the 2050 series I wasn’t sure where this series would go, but as I began listening to Enemies of the State it became obvious the direction it would take, but the direction was only the tip of the iceberg. Following Summer, Derek, Byron, Lindsey, and Patrick through their various challenges and adventures is like riding an old wooden rollercoaster. While the climb to the top may be a bit slow, the drops and turns are killers, and this story is filled with those drops and turns. Once again, Naomi’s story arc feels like it was pulled from the current news of the day, especially since there was an election while I was listening to Tristan and Sarah Grace Wright’s excellent narration. Now I’m wondering if I can rearrange my schedule to listen to the final book in the series right now. I received a review copy of the audiobook from the author and chose to provide this review.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so good! Is this where we are headed in 2053?
I am voluntarily listening to and reviewing an Audible version of this series gifted to me from the author.
Book 4/5. Following these characters has been so entertaining and thought provoking. Do we want a socialist state? Do we have too much government control? Are we ready for robot everythings? Including spouses? Robot dogs for security and defense? Should we enhance and build our children? Etc. Etc.This ends on a cliffhanger. On to Book 5.
The two narrators are, again, just the best! 5 stars plus for them as well.

[Daryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the series. The finish was plain.