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The Shrinking Zone
Something is rotten in the USA.
The red-eyed results of clandestine government experiments attack isolated farms. Who controls these fierce beings who have lost their humanity? Oppressive regulations, arrogant officials, and surveillance drones restrict movement and basic necessities.The common man struggles to survive beneath bureaucracy's boot heel.
When the red-eyes abduct a sixteen year-old girl, Don Morgan must mount a rescue attempt against the merciless invaders. While infiltrating the red-eyes and encountering savage animals created by genetic engineering, Don will match wits with a mad demagogue and government agents. He's going to need help.
Join three common men in a fight for their lives. A rescue mission into the broken desert challenges their determination and puts the lives of their families in jeopardy. The fate of a nation hangs on the outcome of their resolute actions. Never underestimate the men who love America.
The red-eyed results of clandestine government experiments attack isolated farms. Who controls these fierce beings who have lost their humanity? Oppressive regulations, arrogant officials, and surveillance drones restrict movement and basic necessities.The common man struggles to survive beneath bureaucracy's boot heel.
When the red-eyes abduct a sixteen year-old girl, Don Morgan must mount a rescue attempt against the merciless invaders. While infiltrating the red-eyes and encountering savage animals created by genetic engineering, Don will match wits with a mad demagogue and government agents. He's going to need help.
Join three common men in a fight for their lives. A rescue mission into the broken desert challenges their determination and puts the lives of their families in jeopardy. The fate of a nation hangs on the outcome of their resolute actions. Never underestimate the men who love America.
275 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 9, 2021
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April 3, 2022
An Alternate History Too Close to Home
Stanley Wheeler has jumped into current events and extrapolated them into a possible alternate future. By accurately seeing that "two weeks to flatten the curve" could readily be a means to control and power, the reader joins a remote farm to experience just how far government control could go. The basalt and sagebrush setting woven through the book was vivid in my minds' eye and set up a bedrock foundation for the fortitude of the characters. A fifth column book reminiscent of Heinlein with characters reflecting simple sheep herders, ranchers, and farmers goaded into action by not being allowed to just quietly subsist. Mr. Wheeler's style of gripping story, cliff-hangers, and sudden changes of fortune contribute to an entrancing tale that is all too soon over. His prescience is an added caution to readers that this future may be more possible than we realize.
Stanley Wheeler has jumped into current events and extrapolated them into a possible alternate future. By accurately seeing that "two weeks to flatten the curve" could readily be a means to control and power, the reader joins a remote farm to experience just how far government control could go. The basalt and sagebrush setting woven through the book was vivid in my minds' eye and set up a bedrock foundation for the fortitude of the characters. A fifth column book reminiscent of Heinlein with characters reflecting simple sheep herders, ranchers, and farmers goaded into action by not being allowed to just quietly subsist. Mr. Wheeler's style of gripping story, cliff-hangers, and sudden changes of fortune contribute to an entrancing tale that is all too soon over. His prescience is an added caution to readers that this future may be more possible than we realize.
March 12, 2024
Quite entertaining and action packed! Great details put you right in the action. The characters felt like real people with real feelings and concerns. I feel many readers will enjoy this one.
Be warned, however, that it is polarizing. Some will not appreciate the views in this book. I, for one, enjoyed the story for its entertainment value, regardless of my stand on masks and vaccines.
Whatever your political views, give this book a try.
I even found some things to chuckle about. Certain phrases one of the character's says are hilarious and are repeated many times. Not sure if they were meant to be humorous though.
Be warned, however, that it is polarizing. Some will not appreciate the views in this book. I, for one, enjoyed the story for its entertainment value, regardless of my stand on masks and vaccines.
Whatever your political views, give this book a try.
I even found some things to chuckle about. Certain phrases one of the character's says are hilarious and are repeated many times. Not sure if they were meant to be humorous though.
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