We Hold These Truths

by Skip Coryell

Book by Coryell, Skip

Genres: Fiction, Ebooks, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Suspense

412 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2005

About the author

Skip Coryell now lives with his wife and children in Michigan. He works full time as a professional writer, and “The God Virus” is his eighth published book. He is an avid hunter and sportsman, a Marine Corps veteran, and a graduate of Cornerstone University.

Reviews

[Nenette · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book talks about a possible aftermath of 9-11. It incorporates all aspects of human emotions and relationships, and very obviously, the author's beliefs in God and the right to defend one's self, family, and country.

The author has a no-holds barred style in writing - every detail is written, nothing is held back for the reader. This really does not matter because he was still able to maintain some element of suspense, introduce and develop his characters beutifully and realistically. Moreover, the theme of the story is much too serious for the writing style to affect one's immersion in the story.

The author's got other books to his name, and I would be very interested to read them.

[J. Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

In "We Hold These Truths" Skip Coryell examines some big what ifs. First, what if following 911 a second even bigger attack had happened. Second, what if one of these bands of terrorists found themselves in a small town, on main street USA. In short, this book brings terrorism home to the heartland. Coryell leavens what is otherwise a heavy subject with his unique humor.

In this book a terrorist finds himself dealing with small town America in the aptly named Friedham Ridge, Michigan. Unlike large cities, the people of Friedham Ridge are a more independent and self sufficient sort. Preparation is part of their upbringing and when a nuclear explosion renders them out of reach of the protection of federal and state officials it is up to them to block the escape of a very dangerous man.

"We Hold These Truths" takes you on trip that will entertain you while it makes you think. Told in his special way Coryell spins a tale that is as fun as it is frightening.

J. Keith Jones
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[John · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't remember why I bought this book...was probably a kindle freebie. Also don't remember what about the blurb caught my eye. But, since it was on the kindle, I gave it a go. The story was interesting, and the characters were both varied and appealing. It did read like an NRA pamphlet more than a pure work of fiction, with multiple places where handgun ownership was both praised and taught in the place of dialogue or story development (and this coming from a gun owner). However, if you can get past what appears to be an agenda on the part of the author, the book is an interesting view of what cold have been in the aftermath of 9/11

[Jeanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome!! Very good look at what is likely coming our way>>>>SOON!!

[Kam Reagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting perspective of might have or could happen if things continue the way they are. Setting is a small rural town after 911. Enjoyed the characters and the pace of the story.