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Clean Break
A timely political thriller that feels uncomfortably real in light of the violent, divisive politics gripping the U.S. today, and imagines what could be in store for America...
In this political thriller by M. Rutledge McCall and Eric Elmburg, America reels in shock after the unexpected death of the President just weeks after winning the primaries. He is hastily replaced on the ticket with a former Marine general, who wins the White House on promises of bringing strong leadership and fresh change to a beleaguered nation weary and numb from a decade of internecine bickering among her citizens over the direction of the country.
And then, just 90 days into the new President's term, as the people are beginning to feel renewed hope that things will now start to improve, massive simultaneous terrorist explosions in two different U.S. cities hundreds of miles apart wipe out tens of billions of dollars worth of the nation's petroleum supplies. The President overreacts, issuing a series of executive orders that economically cripple the nation and do nothing to bring the perpetrators of the stunning explosions to justice. Thousands of angry citizens take to the streets and America soon finds herself veering toward something different than anything she has experienced before. With the nation seemingly on the brink of internal collapse, conditions are perfect for someone to step up and shout Enough! A person of grit, wisdom, and selfless courage. This is the story of that man. His name is Ben Cannon.
Problem is, Ben is not only apolitical, he just wants to raise his kids, run his family business, and enjoy life with his beautiful wife, Kathryn. Still, like everyone else, Ben and Katie begin wonder what it would take for real change to come to America. They sense it'll take a person who has been pushed too far, perhaps someone with nothing left to lose, who is willing to do whatever it takes to fight for the principles upon which America was founded.
But when Ben witnesses a clash between police and protestors that causes the death of an innocent woman who was simply trying to get to her car and get home after work, the stage is set for the rending apart of the greatest nation since the end of the Roman Empire.
...And waiting in the wings to pick up the scraps if Ben Cannon and America's President go to war against each other is the perpetrator that financed the terrorist explosions that set the the U.S. on this violent path.
In this political thriller by M. Rutledge McCall and Eric Elmburg, America reels in shock after the unexpected death of the President just weeks after winning the primaries. He is hastily replaced on the ticket with a former Marine general, who wins the White House on promises of bringing strong leadership and fresh change to a beleaguered nation weary and numb from a decade of internecine bickering among her citizens over the direction of the country.
And then, just 90 days into the new President's term, as the people are beginning to feel renewed hope that things will now start to improve, massive simultaneous terrorist explosions in two different U.S. cities hundreds of miles apart wipe out tens of billions of dollars worth of the nation's petroleum supplies. The President overreacts, issuing a series of executive orders that economically cripple the nation and do nothing to bring the perpetrators of the stunning explosions to justice. Thousands of angry citizens take to the streets and America soon finds herself veering toward something different than anything she has experienced before. With the nation seemingly on the brink of internal collapse, conditions are perfect for someone to step up and shout Enough! A person of grit, wisdom, and selfless courage. This is the story of that man. His name is Ben Cannon.
Problem is, Ben is not only apolitical, he just wants to raise his kids, run his family business, and enjoy life with his beautiful wife, Kathryn. Still, like everyone else, Ben and Katie begin wonder what it would take for real change to come to America. They sense it'll take a person who has been pushed too far, perhaps someone with nothing left to lose, who is willing to do whatever it takes to fight for the principles upon which America was founded.
But when Ben witnesses a clash between police and protestors that causes the death of an innocent woman who was simply trying to get to her car and get home after work, the stage is set for the rending apart of the greatest nation since the end of the Roman Empire.
...And waiting in the wings to pick up the scraps if Ben Cannon and America's President go to war against each other is the perpetrator that financed the terrorist explosions that set the the U.S. on this violent path.
444 pages, Paperback
Published December 15, 2020
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August 28, 2021
Written by M. Rutledge McCall from an original story idea by Eric Elmburg, this timely political thriller feels uncomfortably real in light of the dangerously divisive politics of America today...and imagines where things will lead. Great characters, scary premise, fun, romantic love between lead character Ben Canon and his wife Katie. Gripping, excellent, insightful writing by M. Rutledge McCall.
May 28, 2025
This book is...gads, so right-on to what's been happening in America for nearly a decade, right up today! Why it's not getting any attenion is a mystery. Great, well-written characters--both male and female. Awesome succession story involving a middle swath of US states. Right-on dialog. Deserves more attention. Could be a movie.
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