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"Jim Kincaide is a normal guy. He's upper-middle-class, lives in New York City, and has a good job. He's a registered democrat, though he wouldn't identify himself as liberal. Still, he finds himself agreeing most of the time with liberal politicians. Most Americans, however, are tired of the government's overintrusiveness. Theyr'e tired of handing over a third of their income so it can be redistributed to those too lazy to get a job. They're tired of unpatrolled borders and benefits and “rights” for illegal immigrants and criminals. They're tired of frivolous law suits, of having their guns taken away, of jurists legislating from the bench. And they've finally decided to do something about it.
What starts with a few instances of vigilante justice quickly escalates into a fullblown national crisis. Militia groups unite and overthrow town after town. Riots erupt in the cities. The government is helpless. Soon the militias control the heartland of the nation. Without intending to, Jim Kincaide becomes thrust into the action. Unwittingly hooking up with one of the most powerful militia groups, he becomes the spokesperson for all those with whom he most vehemently disagrees. He's the wrong man for the job—yet he's the only one who has a chance to defuse the growing tension before it's too late.
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Jeremy Taylor, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 10%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 40%
Tone of story
- Dry-cynical
Time/era of story:
- present (2000-2010)
Spying/Terrorism Thriller
Yes
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Who's the terrorist enemy here?
- right wing militia
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- business executive
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How much violence does he/she use?
- a little
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- criminal
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
Motive of antagonist
- power
The antagonists are:
- rednecks
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Amount of dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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