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The Lone Wolf Society
Fred Rogers is mentally disturbed and physically handicapped. He attends law school at the University of Kentucky, but fails to perform well and becomes increasingly disturbed as the Great Recession hits and personal and external struggles threaten to ruin his life. Fed up with injustice, Mister Rogers and two other law students form the Lone Wolf Society in order to "punish" the Elites they blame for society's problems. The Society's sole mission is sometime in the future, before ending their life, members swear to assassinate an Elite, whether it be a politician, CEO, or other powerful corrupt target.
Ten years later after graduation and Fred Rogers is living a seemingly perfect life as a lawyer, yet he still struggles with physical handicap and mental illness. News of his dying father, Mack, sends Mister Rogers into a downward spiral of depression and fear and he leaves his legal practice in California to return to Kentucky in order to care for his last living parent. Fred watches his father dying, but suddenly receives contact from Richard HInes, a fellow member of the Lone Wolf Society.
Hines informs Mister Rogers that he plans to assassinate a member of the Elite the very next year, but does not reveal his target or intentions. When Hines kills a U.S. Senator sooner than expected, Fred is approached by the FBI for an explanation. Fred avoids arrest and incarceration only to face the challenge of his father's passing, which breaks him.
When health problems threaten Fred's own mortality, he must choose between living the remainder of his life with family or honoring his promise to become a lone wolf assassin.
Ten years later after graduation and Fred Rogers is living a seemingly perfect life as a lawyer, yet he still struggles with physical handicap and mental illness. News of his dying father, Mack, sends Mister Rogers into a downward spiral of depression and fear and he leaves his legal practice in California to return to Kentucky in order to care for his last living parent. Fred watches his father dying, but suddenly receives contact from Richard HInes, a fellow member of the Lone Wolf Society.
Hines informs Mister Rogers that he plans to assassinate a member of the Elite the very next year, but does not reveal his target or intentions. When Hines kills a U.S. Senator sooner than expected, Fred is approached by the FBI for an explanation. Fred avoids arrest and incarceration only to face the challenge of his father's passing, which breaks him.
When health problems threaten Fred's own mortality, he must choose between living the remainder of his life with family or honoring his promise to become a lone wolf assassin.
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Published November 27, 2022
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March 5, 2023
brilliant
Written well, it kept my attention, this book is related to me because my dad died just before Christmas. It is a great book.
Written well, it kept my attention, this book is related to me because my dad died just before Christmas. It is a great book.
February 14, 2023
Amazing book
This is one of those books that cause you think about yourself and the company you keep. I was sucked in at points that I wouldn’t have imagined. This is a book everyone should read because it gets you questioning your beliefs and how they may have been started as well as what kind of person do you want to be remembered as. A definite eye opener.
This is one of those books that cause you think about yourself and the company you keep. I was sucked in at points that I wouldn’t have imagined. This is a book everyone should read because it gets you questioning your beliefs and how they may have been started as well as what kind of person do you want to be remembered as. A definite eye opener.
February 10, 2023
Wow, The Lone Wolf Society totally blew me away. I took a read on the wild side, away from my normal genre of reading, and got hooked on the very first page of this book. Great character and action development, realistic dialogue, and a great selection of song references. I think there is a majority group out there, who stay silent, that totally agree with everything this book stood for. Justice served the right way for the crime committed. This read is definitely movie ready and would do well at the box office. Highly recommended and definitely on my list as a reread.
January 31, 2023
Awesome !!
I really enjoyed how the Author brought the characters to life with a great storyline, it felt real. I would recommend this book to others.
I really enjoyed how the Author brought the characters to life with a great storyline, it felt real. I would recommend this book to others.
February 8, 2023
I picked up this book because I wanted something different to my usual read, and it did not disappoint!
The book was written really well and I had to make my self put it down so I didn’t read it all in the space of 24 hours.
The way the author wrote about mental health issues was gritty, a lot of other books I read sort of brush over the issues but it was interesting to read about them in such detail.
The book was written really well and I had to make my self put it down so I didn’t read it all in the space of 24 hours.
The way the author wrote about mental health issues was gritty, a lot of other books I read sort of brush over the issues but it was interesting to read about them in such detail.
January 31, 2023
If you enjoy John Grisham or Lee Child you'll love this one. A fascinating main character. A man with a disability. This is a story about crime and corruption with a disturbing ring of reality about it.
One gets the impression that Kidd could well have a long illustrious career ahead as a thriller/ crime writer. Excellent stuff.
One gets the impression that Kidd could well have a long illustrious career ahead as a thriller/ crime writer. Excellent stuff.
January 30, 2023
If you loved the 80s then this story is for you. With so many references to 80s bands & 80s movies, it will take your mind back in time to those cool tunes & films.
The author definitely put some thought into this story. Can't wait for his next book.
The author definitely put some thought into this story. Can't wait for his next book.
January 17, 2023
Author Joshua Kidd brings us the tale of Fed Rogers, a lawyer who has for years seen what the system has done to kids. He along with his old college friends Rainbow and Hines are ones that turn the tied for the 99 percent of us who aren't Elites. I know if you've read the book it sounds like I'm giving away the ending but I'm not. Fred has to take care of dying father and we see through flashbacks how he meet his wife. Fred's father lived on what is dubbed the cat farm. It's more of a sanctuary for stray cats. His sister Erin and their cat Spud help too. But one day while Fried and his father where walking along the area of the farm they come across some decapitated kittens. Then Fried finds out from his father that the man doing this had worked for him but had stolen from him. This notably made Fried mad. While this is going on we learn that Fried has cancer and that he really has only a handful of choices. This is a great book and it takes you in from page one and I could see this as a film. I highly recommend this book to everyone of us 99 percenters.
January 14, 2023
Impressive fictional writing from the author, is qis uite engaging and fun to read. The book Lone Wolf Society has so much to deliver to its readers. Citing Fred Roger who is the principal character, expresses how one can become an enemy of itself just by allowing the circumstances enveloping him/her to influence them. I love the story, satisfactorily recommended.
January 15, 2023
psychological, in-his-head stuff.
By the end of this novel, you know the main character inside out. Fred being one arm of a society that vows to kill, we find out at the beginning that his friend has kept his promise. Will Fred do likewise? Will all his family woes, physical woes and mental woes take up his time, or spur him on to keep his promise? Read to find out.
By the end of this novel, you know the main character inside out. Fred being one arm of a society that vows to kill, we find out at the beginning that his friend has kept his promise. Will Fred do likewise? Will all his family woes, physical woes and mental woes take up his time, or spur him on to keep his promise? Read to find out.
February 3, 2023
This psychologically insightful tale will take you on an intriguing journey with local colour and social observation and surprises on the way, and gradually increasing tension. It is very well written and the plot is cleverly constructed. I very much enjoyed reading it.
Treat yourself and buy a copy!
Treat yourself and buy a copy!
March 28, 2023
Extremely appreciated book
The story having great suspense and thrilling storylines like film. I have great experience when reading. The book is wonderful and crime and suspense things. When I reading this book i feel like goosebumps. Goodread.
The story having great suspense and thrilling storylines like film. I have great experience when reading. The book is wonderful and crime and suspense things. When I reading this book i feel like goosebumps. Goodread.
January 18, 2023
this kidd can write
this kidd can write!!! Hehehe
I particularly loved his dry Witt and ability to sum up any character within the spacing of several lines.
And the plot will sing for itself!
Please do yourself a favour and read on!
this kidd can write!!! Hehehe
I particularly loved his dry Witt and ability to sum up any character within the spacing of several lines.
And the plot will sing for itself!
Please do yourself a favour and read on!
January 10, 2023
The Lone Wolf Society by Joshua Kidd is a dark and fantastic read! From the opening scene I was hooked by the tension and swift dialogue of the characters. The story is an original, gritty, well-written tale that moves at a quick pace leaving no room for boredom. If you like your fiction to be a dark blend of tragedy, humor, and themes around social issues then this is one you will certainly want to check out! Five stars, and I can't wait to read more from this author.
December 16, 2022
Excellent book!
Great book to read by Joshua Kidd!
I am debating if The Lone Wolf Society is based on a true story or if, as stated, it's fiction. It is so well written and it really makes me believe I am reliving everything in the book. The story takes place after the Great Recession by a mentally challenged and handicapped Fred Rogers. He and a couple of friends form a club where they recognize that many of the social issues are part of the Elite, super rich and powerful individuals. Later in his life he experiences hardship with the loss of his father but things are about to turn much worse when one of his friends kills a senator. This book should be a movie!
Great book to read by Joshua Kidd!
I am debating if The Lone Wolf Society is based on a true story or if, as stated, it's fiction. It is so well written and it really makes me believe I am reliving everything in the book. The story takes place after the Great Recession by a mentally challenged and handicapped Fred Rogers. He and a couple of friends form a club where they recognize that many of the social issues are part of the Elite, super rich and powerful individuals. Later in his life he experiences hardship with the loss of his father but things are about to turn much worse when one of his friends kills a senator. This book should be a movie!
August 13, 2023
A very well written novel.
I just finished reading the Lone Wolf Society. I was pleasantly surprised by how the characters develop and are described so realistically throughout the story. For example, Mack and the Rodgers family are so charming that I could imagine sharing a delicious meal and enjoying their company. Also, the three members of the Lone Wolf Society are very complex, had different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all had the same mindset, following the path meant freedom.
This is how appealing was to follow “the path” to Fred, the main character:
“Fred was intrigued. He hadn’t thought about all of the freedom a person on The Path would have: freedom from debt, especially student loans; long-term commitments and contracts; library books; cosmetics; and most of the petty concerns in which people who plan on living for a while entangled themselves. “I have to admit I never thought you were totally serious about the Lone Wolf Society. Why now?” asked Fred. “Why not?” replied Hines.”
The last story in the Epilogue was surprising, but again, the author makes the story intriguing and interesting with a very intelligent way to describe what is happening and makes the reader think.
I just finished reading the Lone Wolf Society. I was pleasantly surprised by how the characters develop and are described so realistically throughout the story. For example, Mack and the Rodgers family are so charming that I could imagine sharing a delicious meal and enjoying their company. Also, the three members of the Lone Wolf Society are very complex, had different backgrounds and circumstances, but they all had the same mindset, following the path meant freedom.
This is how appealing was to follow “the path” to Fred, the main character:
“Fred was intrigued. He hadn’t thought about all of the freedom a person on The Path would have: freedom from debt, especially student loans; long-term commitments and contracts; library books; cosmetics; and most of the petty concerns in which people who plan on living for a while entangled themselves. “I have to admit I never thought you were totally serious about the Lone Wolf Society. Why now?” asked Fred. “Why not?” replied Hines.”
The last story in the Epilogue was surprising, but again, the author makes the story intriguing and interesting with a very intelligent way to describe what is happening and makes the reader think.
March 14, 2023
The Lone Wolf Society, by Joshua Kidd.
Fast pace opening with a good storyline.
Joshua’s novel was a very good read for me. It opens with Stewart in the hot seat being drilled by two detectives. I could clearly picture the scene by the way it was described. The author made you think Stewart was the lead character until Fred Rogers came alone. Fred had a challenging life with a loving Christian family; however, he was on a path of destruction.
Joshua did a superb job describing the emotions that were being felt by the characters. There are some significant life events that will leave you tearing up.
I was intrigued by the side stories in the book, like Kentucky’s robbery; or, the racist accusations. Joshua’s descriptions were very vivid and put you in the story. I was a bit taken back by the evolution of the characters, but other than that, it was a great book. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an unusual story.
Fast pace opening with a good storyline.
Joshua’s novel was a very good read for me. It opens with Stewart in the hot seat being drilled by two detectives. I could clearly picture the scene by the way it was described. The author made you think Stewart was the lead character until Fred Rogers came alone. Fred had a challenging life with a loving Christian family; however, he was on a path of destruction.
Joshua did a superb job describing the emotions that were being felt by the characters. There are some significant life events that will leave you tearing up.
I was intrigued by the side stories in the book, like Kentucky’s robbery; or, the racist accusations. Joshua’s descriptions were very vivid and put you in the story. I was a bit taken back by the evolution of the characters, but other than that, it was a great book. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an unusual story.
August 2, 2023
The best book I’ve read this year!
“The Lone Wolf Society” caught me by surprise. It captured my attention through the author’s excellent writing and I couldn’t stop reading it.
The main character, Fred Rogers, an empathetic character suffers from mental and physically debilitating health problems. Yet, Fred completes law school, works as an attorney, has a loving wife and family, helps care for his dying father, and loves cats.
Fred also cares about poor people who get screwed by the legal system’s fat-cat attorneys, unscrupulous corporations and unethical judges. All things being equal, “The American Dream” is unattainable for the 99%, as presented by Mister Rogers throughout the book and in an important letter to his wife, Susan.
Joshua Kidd is a top-notch author whose book is the best I’ve read this year. I look forward to reading more from this author. Highest recommendation.
“The Lone Wolf Society” caught me by surprise. It captured my attention through the author’s excellent writing and I couldn’t stop reading it.
The main character, Fred Rogers, an empathetic character suffers from mental and physically debilitating health problems. Yet, Fred completes law school, works as an attorney, has a loving wife and family, helps care for his dying father, and loves cats.
Fred also cares about poor people who get screwed by the legal system’s fat-cat attorneys, unscrupulous corporations and unethical judges. All things being equal, “The American Dream” is unattainable for the 99%, as presented by Mister Rogers throughout the book and in an important letter to his wife, Susan.
Joshua Kidd is a top-notch author whose book is the best I’ve read this year. I look forward to reading more from this author. Highest recommendation.
March 7, 2023
The Lone Wolf Society Joshua Kidd
The Wolf will have its season. We have a bit of everything in this book. The author takes us down an often sensitive journey of a broken family, but we discover it’s more than that—it’s a broken society. It’s a story about love and loss and living with disability and flaws.
We ripple out from the family to see in stark and engaging writing that the world is disabled, too. We look at socio-economic letdowns, and pop culture, we go back in time to learn how it was in the old days, and we see the effect that religious upbringing can have on people.
And it’s woven together through the life of Fred and his clan in mid-west America. The sins of the mother.
Every story needs an adhesive to hold it together, and this glue in this admirable story of fiction/fact is song book referencing some banging tunes that stream throughout the book.
The Wolf will have its season. We have a bit of everything in this book. The author takes us down an often sensitive journey of a broken family, but we discover it’s more than that—it’s a broken society. It’s a story about love and loss and living with disability and flaws.
We ripple out from the family to see in stark and engaging writing that the world is disabled, too. We look at socio-economic letdowns, and pop culture, we go back in time to learn how it was in the old days, and we see the effect that religious upbringing can have on people.
And it’s woven together through the life of Fred and his clan in mid-west America. The sins of the mother.
Every story needs an adhesive to hold it together, and this glue in this admirable story of fiction/fact is song book referencing some banging tunes that stream throughout the book.
August 7, 2023
interesting
It was a very interesting story. I don’t think I’ve read any books in this genre before so I hope I can review it properly.
The story follows a set of cousins, Fred and Stewart. At first their lives are like many small town folks would be. They got through several issues. Fred joins the military. No offense here, but Fred has mental issues that was never detected and treated. The Lone Wolf Society is a self imposed group taking matters into their own hands. Some die hard citizens upset offer wronged politics and the legal system. I sure hope groups like this doesn’t exist but this story shows it’s actually possible.
It’s weird because I know of someone who could be a Fred. He lives alone in a cabin in the woods and shouts about politics.
It’s an interesting read. If this is one of your favorite genres you should enjoy it.
It was a very interesting story. I don’t think I’ve read any books in this genre before so I hope I can review it properly.
The story follows a set of cousins, Fred and Stewart. At first their lives are like many small town folks would be. They got through several issues. Fred joins the military. No offense here, but Fred has mental issues that was never detected and treated. The Lone Wolf Society is a self imposed group taking matters into their own hands. Some die hard citizens upset offer wronged politics and the legal system. I sure hope groups like this doesn’t exist but this story shows it’s actually possible.
It’s weird because I know of someone who could be a Fred. He lives alone in a cabin in the woods and shouts about politics.
It’s an interesting read. If this is one of your favorite genres you should enjoy it.
September 20, 2023
the most dangerous book that you’ll read all year
if you were late on the Fight Club hype; and by late I mean didn’t read the book until AFTER you’d seen the movie, then you’ll wanna grab this book RIGHT NOW if only for “toldja so!” props. If, that is, this thing isn’t legally banned from all English speaking nations beforehand. this thing is EXTREME. the notion of lawyers actually becoming avengers for the underclass is already far-fetched enough, but the lengths to which Fred, Hines and Rambow take it have to be read to be believed! the socio-political writing with its given undertones of liberal racist hypocrisy is so good that you’ll almost forget that this is a work of fiction. and who knows? maybe one day, it won’t be.
if you were late on the Fight Club hype; and by late I mean didn’t read the book until AFTER you’d seen the movie, then you’ll wanna grab this book RIGHT NOW if only for “toldja so!” props. If, that is, this thing isn’t legally banned from all English speaking nations beforehand. this thing is EXTREME. the notion of lawyers actually becoming avengers for the underclass is already far-fetched enough, but the lengths to which Fred, Hines and Rambow take it have to be read to be believed! the socio-political writing with its given undertones of liberal racist hypocrisy is so good that you’ll almost forget that this is a work of fiction. and who knows? maybe one day, it won’t be.
March 24, 2023
This wasn't anything I perceived it would be starting out- yet it kept me asking questions..
The author primary characters focus was well developed, and the trauma he goes through was unmatched to overexceeding!
As the lawyer outside was looking in, that's my perspective. Im kinda lost of words-- it was a struggle and surprising to learn of the task and actions The Lone Wolf Society managed to achieve, the unpredictable! As known the underlie hurdles in our world currently has very similar intriguing incidents. And readers would be satisfied tearing few of his pages out for better thereof. Im given the novel the highest starz!
The author primary characters focus was well developed, and the trauma he goes through was unmatched to overexceeding!
As the lawyer outside was looking in, that's my perspective. Im kinda lost of words-- it was a struggle and surprising to learn of the task and actions The Lone Wolf Society managed to achieve, the unpredictable! As known the underlie hurdles in our world currently has very similar intriguing incidents. And readers would be satisfied tearing few of his pages out for better thereof. Im given the novel the highest starz!
May 19, 2023
Brilliant! Insightful, funny, poignant. For anyone with a rebellious streak.
The American Nightmare has been packaged and re-marketed as the American Dream. America is broken, the scars hidden under layers of bureaucracy as the Elites maintain a stronghold on power and wealth, leaving the rest of us to squabble over what's left, too busy to realise we've been sold a dud!
Fred, Heinze and Rambow are true revolutionaries. Hidden in plain sight living as lawyers, they plan to subvert the system.
A brilliant observation of twisted corporate America. Read it and become enlightened, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.
The American Nightmare has been packaged and re-marketed as the American Dream. America is broken, the scars hidden under layers of bureaucracy as the Elites maintain a stronghold on power and wealth, leaving the rest of us to squabble over what's left, too busy to realise we've been sold a dud!
Fred, Heinze and Rambow are true revolutionaries. Hidden in plain sight living as lawyers, they plan to subvert the system.
A brilliant observation of twisted corporate America. Read it and become enlightened, you won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.
January 25, 2023
Where to begin? Be warned this story is not for the faint minded. What was surprising was that normally the first chapter in a book provides background knowledge, creates the scenary,
etc. However, in this story it goes from 1 to 10 from the beginning; and it successfully intrigued me. This story takes you on a rollercoaster ride into the minds of ones who are fed up with society. The suspense and tension created throughout the chapters will question your belief system and reasoning. It then climaxes with an ending that you won't expect.
etc. However, in this story it goes from 1 to 10 from the beginning; and it successfully intrigued me. This story takes you on a rollercoaster ride into the minds of ones who are fed up with society. The suspense and tension created throughout the chapters will question your belief system and reasoning. It then climaxes with an ending that you won't expect.
February 11, 2023
A must read!
This might just be the best book I've read in quite some time. A clever plot line, with clever dialogue and enough tension to keep you gripped from start to finish. The author doesn't waste time with long descriptions and is able to create a visual world with ease. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book, I'd love to see it made into a movie some day! I recommend anyone to pick this up if you want something raw, gritty and different. Thoroughly enjoyed!
This might just be the best book I've read in quite some time. A clever plot line, with clever dialogue and enough tension to keep you gripped from start to finish. The author doesn't waste time with long descriptions and is able to create a visual world with ease. I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book, I'd love to see it made into a movie some day! I recommend anyone to pick this up if you want something raw, gritty and different. Thoroughly enjoyed!
March 8, 2023
An Outstanding Book!
This novel has real heart. The author obviously really cares about inequality and oppression in society. It deals with timeless, universal issues and dilemmas. The dialogues are sharp. There are affectionate descriptions of life in earlier generations. It is a jolly good read with gradually building tension. All against a rich, colourful backdrop. I would highly recommend this book for its humour, its social awareness and its gripping narrative. Shocking thought provoking content and beautifully written.
I suspect the writer really loves cats!
This novel has real heart. The author obviously really cares about inequality and oppression in society. It deals with timeless, universal issues and dilemmas. The dialogues are sharp. There are affectionate descriptions of life in earlier generations. It is a jolly good read with gradually building tension. All against a rich, colourful backdrop. I would highly recommend this book for its humour, its social awareness and its gripping narrative. Shocking thought provoking content and beautifully written.
I suspect the writer really loves cats!
March 16, 2023
Hilarious and disturbing!
I don't even know where to start with this book. I was laughing out loud one minute and completely Disturbed the next. It draws attention to real social issues that give the main character purpose and drives his motives. It was easy to feel for the main character even though he was obviously mentally Disturbed. I found that I really enjoyed his writing style. The dialogue and character development were very well done. The constant physical and emotional trauma that the main character goes through pulls at your Heartstrings.
I don't even know where to start with this book. I was laughing out loud one minute and completely Disturbed the next. It draws attention to real social issues that give the main character purpose and drives his motives. It was easy to feel for the main character even though he was obviously mentally Disturbed. I found that I really enjoyed his writing style. The dialogue and character development were very well done. The constant physical and emotional trauma that the main character goes through pulls at your Heartstrings.
May 18, 2023
The protagonist is successful and has a family, but he's back in Kentucky to deal with his father's death, and life becomes painful. He suffers from pain from his condition, and has cancer, and it's hard to tell whether the pain drives him to be an assassin, or whether he's just that obsessed with inequality and "the Elites" that there's no way out EXCEPT becoming an assassin. What about the family? Doesn't matter. He turns up the death metal music and goes to work. It's a good book, but hell is not the answer. Makes you think.
February 12, 2023
Interesting, but long, read.
Not to say it isn't fascinating, of course, just that it drags its feet a bit. It's probably one of the most unique books I've ever read. Fred obviously has some severe issues and what seems like quite a heavy load of narcissism, yet you keep wanting to root for him, even as everything gets worse and falls apart further. A true testament to the human condition and a definite reccomendation from me.
Not to say it isn't fascinating, of course, just that it drags its feet a bit. It's probably one of the most unique books I've ever read. Fred obviously has some severe issues and what seems like quite a heavy load of narcissism, yet you keep wanting to root for him, even as everything gets worse and falls apart further. A true testament to the human condition and a definite reccomendation from me.
May 21, 2023
A Wild Plot
This book plays on the political turmoil of our times to weave a wild ride and a page turning plot of conspiracy and gripping downward spiral of the main character who has few redeeming qualities. While the reader may somewhat feel for the protagonist, loathing for him only builds as his choices take further down a dark, dangerous rabbit hole. Great character development emerges throughout this thriller that culminates in twisting, turning turmoil.
This book plays on the political turmoil of our times to weave a wild ride and a page turning plot of conspiracy and gripping downward spiral of the main character who has few redeeming qualities. While the reader may somewhat feel for the protagonist, loathing for him only builds as his choices take further down a dark, dangerous rabbit hole. Great character development emerges throughout this thriller that culminates in twisting, turning turmoil.
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