This political action thriller is just what one might expect from Ryan, who is well known for his political intrigue novels and his vast knowledge of political and military tactics. The action is fast and enthralling and the premise is one that will appeal to many people.
Ryan paints one of the most realistic pictures of the issues that trouble Westerners concerning our Federal government, land use, illegal workers, and state rights without pushing an extremist agenda that I've seen. His dialog is real. He's one of the few male writers who presents a truly strong female character who is still feminine. Both the physical background in the book and the political background are realistic and believable. Jenny Hansen, Meridian Magazine
"Had the gallows knot been
properly placed to the side,
behind the ear, Richard
McFarland's neck would have
snapped, delivering a swift
death. As it was, the young
California National Guard
lieutenant twisted and convulsed
for a long, agonizing two minutes
before he died."
Daniel Rawlings is a twelfth
generation American and fifth
generation Californian. Pug Connor
is a Marine Officer directed by the
president to investigate a growing
secessionist movement in California.
Set in Sacramento, the San Joaquin
Valley, and the rugged mountains of
California, State of Rebellion
explores an intriguing premise not
addressed since the Civil War: is a
state a sovereign entity or is it
constitutionally required to remain part of the Union?
Ryan is known for his spare, lean prose, and his amazing understanding of the human condition... This latest offering may be his best yet. The subject matter is timely; the action is credible and often nail-biting.
Jeff Needle, Book Reviewer
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