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He had seen things. He had done things. His conscience would not allow him to keep these secrets any longer. Author Malcom James tells the suspenseful story of Eli Green and his work in American Fascist.
Eli Green found success working for Paragon Analytics. The campaign of the current President of the United States, Harold Franks, hired Paragon Analytics to provide specific services pertaining to media micro-targeted advertising. These services were a vital part of Harold Franks’ 2016 Presidential election victory. Eli’s father was proud of his son’s success, but he was disgusted by President Franks’ politics, racism, and sexism. He had great respect for his father’s opinion, but Eli got the job done and didn’t think much about the hateful rhetoric involved in the 2016 Presidential election. Eli’s expertise landed him a job working in The White House, and the trust of President Franks. Eli’s close association with President Franks gave him access to private information. What Eli uncovered sent him on a mission to save himself and the entire nation.
This story could be considered fictionalized reality. Readers who have consumed the very least amount of American news will easily recognize most of the characters. The author did change the names to protect the innocent, or guilty, depending on your personal opinion. It is difficult to say how much of the story is wild fiction, given the current political climate. Still, the situations and characters presented in this book make for an entertaining and suspenseful story. This is not a plot that often holds my attention. However, Eli was a likable character, and I was fully engaged in his story until the very end.
This book is skillfully written, organized, and edited. I found one misspelled word, but this error caused no distraction and did not disrupt the flow of the story. Each character is beautifully developed and experiences relatable growth. Furthermore, the author’s expert use of descriptive language creates a pleasurable reading experience. I have never visited Washington D.C. The author’s writing helped to create a vivid visual of the city.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. This is a well-written and thrilling page-turner. The story is rich with relatable characters and events. Supporters of the current American administration would most likely dislike this book, while opposers would almost certainly enjoy it. Setting aside the recognizable events, facts, and alternative facts, this is a story about an intelligent man making a choice between right and wrong.
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American Fascist
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