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Exposed: Humanity Craves Power
When Horus Fitsroy sees the perfect opportunity on Wall Street, he takes it. After the stock market genius heads a hostile acquisition of an international company, he finds himself in a chess match against the deep state. With a seven-figure income, a trophy wife, and a seemingly unstoppable push for a presidential nomination, Horus is living the American dream.
But there is more to Horus’s meteoric rise than good fortune. A long-forgotten secret society is helping him behind closed doors. On the surface, the Guddi Feex contributes to the nation’s growth and well-being. But behind the tame façade, something sinister lies at their core.
When fledgling journalist Apollo Givens stumbles across Horus’s dark secret while working for the Southeast Constitution, the weight of it is almost more than he can bear. If he keeps the secret to himself, he will break the journalist code. But exposing it could cost him his life, fracture the election, and ultimately sever the nation. In this political conspiracy thriller, a journalist uncovers a shameful secret that threatens to fracture the dream of a presidential shoo-in and tear apart the United States of America.
But there is more to Horus’s meteoric rise than good fortune. A long-forgotten secret society is helping him behind closed doors. On the surface, the Guddi Feex contributes to the nation’s growth and well-being. But behind the tame façade, something sinister lies at their core.
When fledgling journalist Apollo Givens stumbles across Horus’s dark secret while working for the Southeast Constitution, the weight of it is almost more than he can bear. If he keeps the secret to himself, he will break the journalist code. But exposing it could cost him his life, fracture the election, and ultimately sever the nation. In this political conspiracy thriller, a journalist uncovers a shameful secret that threatens to fracture the dream of a presidential shoo-in and tear apart the United States of America.
342 pages, Paperback
First published November 24, 2020
About the author
Anton D. Morris
2 books8 followersAnton D. Morris's adventurous life took him from Chicago's Southside to a suburban life before joining the military after high school. He was an NCAA athlete, high school teacher, and coach. He joined the Teachers As Scholars organization and founded the Black Student Scholars at a Chicago College Preparatory High School. He became involved in local politics and gained first-hand knowledge of civil inequalities.
After moving to Las Vegas, Morris worked in the medical transportation industry. He began to pursue his dream of writing novels and short stories under a warm sun and palm trees. Using money he won from trading stocks on Wall Street, he self-published Men, DJinn, and Angels: Awakening in 2017. After visiting a slave plantation in New Orleans, Morris was inspired to move away from his paranormal and esoteric fiction writing to contemporary fiction. In November 2020, he will self publish his second novel, Exposed: Humanity Craves Power.
When not writing, Morris is busy checking off his bucket list with his wife. That list includes a visit to every MLB stadium and every major college football bowl game.
After moving to Las Vegas, Morris worked in the medical transportation industry. He began to pursue his dream of writing novels and short stories under a warm sun and palm trees. Using money he won from trading stocks on Wall Street, he self-published Men, DJinn, and Angels: Awakening in 2017. After visiting a slave plantation in New Orleans, Morris was inspired to move away from his paranormal and esoteric fiction writing to contemporary fiction. In November 2020, he will self publish his second novel, Exposed: Humanity Craves Power.
When not writing, Morris is busy checking off his bucket list with his wife. That list includes a visit to every MLB stadium and every major college football bowl game.
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November 20, 2021
Family business
A great book. I do not pretend to know the much about American politics, so just the fact that that it kept me interested shows how good the book is.
At the begining I thought the story was a bit too fragmented, and there were too many characters, but to worked out really well. I especially like how all the characters stories came together at the end.
A prestigious family are going for the highest office, but will the best candidate win? Will the power players allow it and what is the dark family secret. The only real complaint I have about this book, is i think it finished a bit too early. I would love to read a sequel.
A great book. I do not pretend to know the much about American politics, so just the fact that that it kept me interested shows how good the book is.
At the begining I thought the story was a bit too fragmented, and there were too many characters, but to worked out really well. I especially like how all the characters stories came together at the end.
A prestigious family are going for the highest office, but will the best candidate win? Will the power players allow it and what is the dark family secret. The only real complaint I have about this book, is i think it finished a bit too early. I would love to read a sequel.
January 12, 2021
I don't like getting much into politics and this book managed to capture my attention and hold it until the end! It's a well written book, and the change in point of views offer an insight into all the characters, all but one.
The talks of how politics are run, the different people involved behind the scenes to make these so called politicians, made me question if these things actually happen in the United States political system and with those running for president. Apollo's storyline, the outsider looking in, really made me question the legitimacy of journalism, free speech, and how things taken out of context can cause a huge uproar. I do feel bad for how he ends up especially when he finally realizes his true potential. Apollo turns out to be the pawn where bigger fish play and he does indeed get the short end of the stick.
Those with a naked eye might skim passed all the hidden details of this book. Names have meanings- which a few are mentioned, chapter titles have a hidden message as well, and as I continued to read, I realized that I never really knew the true intentions of one character in particular. We get different perspectives on who this person is, but we never get into the mindset of this character. I think it was a bold move to do this because it made me realize that everyone I have come across in life as a different perspective of who they think I am. And like this character, I could be a multitude of things, or maybe not what they think at all.
Taking a cue from Apollo, never turn a blind eye to what you think might be a symbol in this book because chances are it most definitely is a message.
The talks of how politics are run, the different people involved behind the scenes to make these so called politicians, made me question if these things actually happen in the United States political system and with those running for president. Apollo's storyline, the outsider looking in, really made me question the legitimacy of journalism, free speech, and how things taken out of context can cause a huge uproar. I do feel bad for how he ends up especially when he finally realizes his true potential. Apollo turns out to be the pawn where bigger fish play and he does indeed get the short end of the stick.
Those with a naked eye might skim passed all the hidden details of this book. Names have meanings- which a few are mentioned, chapter titles have a hidden message as well, and as I continued to read, I realized that I never really knew the true intentions of one character in particular. We get different perspectives on who this person is, but we never get into the mindset of this character. I think it was a bold move to do this because it made me realize that everyone I have come across in life as a different perspective of who they think I am. And like this character, I could be a multitude of things, or maybe not what they think at all.
Taking a cue from Apollo, never turn a blind eye to what you think might be a symbol in this book because chances are it most definitely is a message.
January 16, 2022
"Exposed. Humanity Craves Power" (I'm not sure how are you supposed to spell the title correctly)
is not the first book of Anton D Morris. His other work — "Men, Djinn & Angels" — is a mystery to
me, but if that book is even remotely as good as "Exposed", then I'm definitely going to enjoy it as
well.
Yes, I told you my opinion about "Exposed" already — I really like this book. And I really do
recommend it. Then why should you read the rest of this review? Because every person has
preferences, and I'm here to explain some aspects of the book, so it would be easier for you to
form your own opinion.
The title might be a bit long, but it's accurate. This book tells about power. How and why you
acquire it. How you keep it. To what end you use it. What you feel in the process.
So, the genre is pretty obvious — it's a book about politics. Sure, it has some elements of
business and economics. But politics is (by its very definition) a process of acquiring and
keeping power, so it's the most accurate description. So, if you feel you won't get excited
witnessing how one company gets acquired by another, if you don't want to hear the character's
conversation about politics, if you can't get thrilled listening to how a character exercises his
oratory skills to win supporters for himself — then this book is probably not for you. But if you
(just like me) can appreciate these subjects — you are likely to appreciate the book because it's written really well.
The story is happening in more or less modern days (the book was published in 2020), but unlike
many modern contemporary books, this one does not contain an overwhelming number of modern
notions. For some reason, I quite dislike when a book constantly mentions Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Uber, and all the rest of modern companies, apps, and services. The book knows what it needs to mention, so it ignores the existence of everything else. I like this, you might find it refreshing as well.
To be more precise, this is not a book about one person. There is (in my opinion) the main
character — Horus Fitsroy — but the book has zero chapters told from his point of view. Every
chapter is showing us someone's perspective. Most of those people are Horus' family, but there are
also people influenced by him. Don't worry, the number of those points of view is not very great,
so you shouldn't get confused. The author did a good job at keeping his story easy and engaging to
read. But if you don't like books with multiple points of view — now you understand why you are
reading this review.
For the prologue and the first chapter, the book uses a classic formula of throwing the viewer
right into action.
In the prologue we're bombarded with names, and also are familiarized with some aspects of the
book: lots of dialogue, lots descriptions of characters' actions, thoughts, and body language. I
like the dialogues in this book. The flow of words is easy and smooth, the vocabulary is rich (but
not too rich), the way people speak is believable and natural. Descriptions are also on point most
of the time. And this holds true for the rest of the book, so, don't worry.
The first chapter makes a jump in time. Being the highest point of conflict of the book, it shows
us where we are going, what we shall acquire in the end. The author doesn't tell us whether or not
we'll be successful at acquiring it, but the promise is made. Here we learn what the
book is about, see how it is written. And although we learn even more names, the old ones are still
mentioned, giving us the confidence that all shall be explained and tied together in due time. The
chapter offers us a taste of the author's ability to seamlessly integrate the present events with
the character's memories and thoughts. We're getting an idea of who the main character is, an idea
of his values and strengths.
So, by the time you're done with the first chapter, you should already have a good idea of whether
this book is for you or not. Starting from here, the story will jump back in time and will
finally start flowing forward, patiently telling us how the events of the first chapter came to
pass. I personally find the author's way of telling the story really inventive and engaging. It
was hard for me to stop reading. I wanted to know more, I wanted to know what will happen next,
and I kept wondering about the story while being away from the pages.
So, what else is in this book? What do the characters go through in their strive for power? What
do they encounter? What do they think and talk about? I'll give you the bullet points.
Surveillance. Or rather a never-stopping process of some people trying to hide the truth, while others are doing their best to uncover the secrets. The book makes certain points about surveillance
and its integration into our lives.
Education. Or rather a system of raising children how they are supposed to be raised. After all,
the parents play an even bigger role than any school or university. The book talks very specifically
about how the education system must work in an ideal world, and the characters are trying to make that happen.
Economy, taxes, laws. These subjects are obvious, given the book's genre. But the author makes a
good job of explaining why his characters think the way they do. You do need a certain knowledge
in the matter to understand what they are talking about, but I never claimed that this book was
for everybody.
Politics. It includes the art of negotiations and convincing, subterfuge.
Secret societies and symbolism. I like finding cool symbolism in books, and "Exposed" is one of
those books. And in this one, the "secret society" is not so secret and absolutely believable.
And cool, at least for me. I like when books are cool.
Slavery. This phenomenon is tied to almost every other subject of the book. Slavery is a
profitable business governed by laws. Being a slaver (and a slave) alters one's perspective and
views on the world. The book tackles how the general public sees the issue, how do slavers and
slaves view themselves, how do they teach their children. The author focuses on the
"African-American" enslavement, which is a common subject of modern literature, but most of his points are definitely applicable to many other slaver societies and regimes.
Okay, now you know what to expect from the story. But what about the characters? Well, they are
different, each with their own goals, strengths, and weaknesses. And I really like the variety.
Every character is believable enough, likable enough. Some are more important than others,
true, but in general, the author did a good job balancing them out. What I mean is while first-row
characters effectively move the story forward, others serve to tell us more about the first-row
characters.
So, I told you a lot of what I like. But is there something less ideal? Yes. Although I really
like this book, it's not ideal. In fact, I don't know any ideal books. So, what's wrong with this
one?
Although the flow of the dialogues is pretty much perfect, the narration sometimes falters. The
amount of repetitions is not ideal for me. Instead of finding cleverer ways to say what he needs,
the author often just writes "I...", then "I..." about something else, end then even more
"I..."'s.
Plus, the narration sometimes suffers differently. "Cassandra understood. She nodded." Wouldn't it
be better to write "Cassandra understood and nodded"? Or just "She nodded"? It doesn't ruin the
book, but it is noticeable, at least for me.
Two previous points were about the crude instruments of the language, but there is an issue with the finer ones. The author sometimes is not subtle enough in disguising his ideas as the ideas of his
characters. There's something about the way he writes that betrays him occasionally. It's
hard to explain what's wrong exactly and how it could have been different, and many readers may
disagree with me. But my opinion shall stay as it is.
Conclusion. Anton D Morris managed to write a quite complex and very good story. The characters
are good and diverse. The points tackled in the story are interesting and important. Time and again
this book made me think and rethink my views on a variety of subjects. All the issues I have
with the story absolutely cannot ruin the excitement I feel while reading it. I definitely do recommend this book to everyone who enjoys the genre.
is not the first book of Anton D Morris. His other work — "Men, Djinn & Angels" — is a mystery to
me, but if that book is even remotely as good as "Exposed", then I'm definitely going to enjoy it as
well.
Yes, I told you my opinion about "Exposed" already — I really like this book. And I really do
recommend it. Then why should you read the rest of this review? Because every person has
preferences, and I'm here to explain some aspects of the book, so it would be easier for you to
form your own opinion.
The title might be a bit long, but it's accurate. This book tells about power. How and why you
acquire it. How you keep it. To what end you use it. What you feel in the process.
So, the genre is pretty obvious — it's a book about politics. Sure, it has some elements of
business and economics. But politics is (by its very definition) a process of acquiring and
keeping power, so it's the most accurate description. So, if you feel you won't get excited
witnessing how one company gets acquired by another, if you don't want to hear the character's
conversation about politics, if you can't get thrilled listening to how a character exercises his
oratory skills to win supporters for himself — then this book is probably not for you. But if you
(just like me) can appreciate these subjects — you are likely to appreciate the book because it's written really well.
The story is happening in more or less modern days (the book was published in 2020), but unlike
many modern contemporary books, this one does not contain an overwhelming number of modern
notions. For some reason, I quite dislike when a book constantly mentions Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Uber, and all the rest of modern companies, apps, and services. The book knows what it needs to mention, so it ignores the existence of everything else. I like this, you might find it refreshing as well.
To be more precise, this is not a book about one person. There is (in my opinion) the main
character — Horus Fitsroy — but the book has zero chapters told from his point of view. Every
chapter is showing us someone's perspective. Most of those people are Horus' family, but there are
also people influenced by him. Don't worry, the number of those points of view is not very great,
so you shouldn't get confused. The author did a good job at keeping his story easy and engaging to
read. But if you don't like books with multiple points of view — now you understand why you are
reading this review.
For the prologue and the first chapter, the book uses a classic formula of throwing the viewer
right into action.
In the prologue we're bombarded with names, and also are familiarized with some aspects of the
book: lots of dialogue, lots descriptions of characters' actions, thoughts, and body language. I
like the dialogues in this book. The flow of words is easy and smooth, the vocabulary is rich (but
not too rich), the way people speak is believable and natural. Descriptions are also on point most
of the time. And this holds true for the rest of the book, so, don't worry.
The first chapter makes a jump in time. Being the highest point of conflict of the book, it shows
us where we are going, what we shall acquire in the end. The author doesn't tell us whether or not
we'll be successful at acquiring it, but the promise is made. Here we learn what the
book is about, see how it is written. And although we learn even more names, the old ones are still
mentioned, giving us the confidence that all shall be explained and tied together in due time. The
chapter offers us a taste of the author's ability to seamlessly integrate the present events with
the character's memories and thoughts. We're getting an idea of who the main character is, an idea
of his values and strengths.
So, by the time you're done with the first chapter, you should already have a good idea of whether
this book is for you or not. Starting from here, the story will jump back in time and will
finally start flowing forward, patiently telling us how the events of the first chapter came to
pass. I personally find the author's way of telling the story really inventive and engaging. It
was hard for me to stop reading. I wanted to know more, I wanted to know what will happen next,
and I kept wondering about the story while being away from the pages.
So, what else is in this book? What do the characters go through in their strive for power? What
do they encounter? What do they think and talk about? I'll give you the bullet points.
Surveillance. Or rather a never-stopping process of some people trying to hide the truth, while others are doing their best to uncover the secrets. The book makes certain points about surveillance
and its integration into our lives.
Education. Or rather a system of raising children how they are supposed to be raised. After all,
the parents play an even bigger role than any school or university. The book talks very specifically
about how the education system must work in an ideal world, and the characters are trying to make that happen.
Economy, taxes, laws. These subjects are obvious, given the book's genre. But the author makes a
good job of explaining why his characters think the way they do. You do need a certain knowledge
in the matter to understand what they are talking about, but I never claimed that this book was
for everybody.
Politics. It includes the art of negotiations and convincing, subterfuge.
Secret societies and symbolism. I like finding cool symbolism in books, and "Exposed" is one of
those books. And in this one, the "secret society" is not so secret and absolutely believable.
And cool, at least for me. I like when books are cool.
Slavery. This phenomenon is tied to almost every other subject of the book. Slavery is a
profitable business governed by laws. Being a slaver (and a slave) alters one's perspective and
views on the world. The book tackles how the general public sees the issue, how do slavers and
slaves view themselves, how do they teach their children. The author focuses on the
"African-American" enslavement, which is a common subject of modern literature, but most of his points are definitely applicable to many other slaver societies and regimes.
Okay, now you know what to expect from the story. But what about the characters? Well, they are
different, each with their own goals, strengths, and weaknesses. And I really like the variety.
Every character is believable enough, likable enough. Some are more important than others,
true, but in general, the author did a good job balancing them out. What I mean is while first-row
characters effectively move the story forward, others serve to tell us more about the first-row
characters.
So, I told you a lot of what I like. But is there something less ideal? Yes. Although I really
like this book, it's not ideal. In fact, I don't know any ideal books. So, what's wrong with this
one?
Although the flow of the dialogues is pretty much perfect, the narration sometimes falters. The
amount of repetitions is not ideal for me. Instead of finding cleverer ways to say what he needs,
the author often just writes "I...", then "I..." about something else, end then even more
"I..."'s.
Plus, the narration sometimes suffers differently. "Cassandra understood. She nodded." Wouldn't it
be better to write "Cassandra understood and nodded"? Or just "She nodded"? It doesn't ruin the
book, but it is noticeable, at least for me.
Two previous points were about the crude instruments of the language, but there is an issue with the finer ones. The author sometimes is not subtle enough in disguising his ideas as the ideas of his
characters. There's something about the way he writes that betrays him occasionally. It's
hard to explain what's wrong exactly and how it could have been different, and many readers may
disagree with me. But my opinion shall stay as it is.
Conclusion. Anton D Morris managed to write a quite complex and very good story. The characters
are good and diverse. The points tackled in the story are interesting and important. Time and again
this book made me think and rethink my views on a variety of subjects. All the issues I have
with the story absolutely cannot ruin the excitement I feel while reading it. I definitely do recommend this book to everyone who enjoys the genre.
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January 8, 2022I will not rate my book. However, someone challenged me to read it one year after publication to see what I would change. First of all, I love the diversity of the female characters. They are each different and display unique inner strengths and resolve. Next, I love the debate scenes and Apollo’s growth journey. Finally, I am happy with the originality and that this story sends a message without beating the reader over the head. The fast pace is what I would tweak if I were to rewrite Exposed. I would also spend a few more pages on the West African scene. It will be a few more years before I write another political fiction, then I’ll have something to compare.
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