In the long war against terrorism, the US Government had taken on
extraordinary powers. And now that the war was won, powerful forces in the
government had no intention of relinquishing those powers. As in 1860, the
country was on the verge of civil war. And as in 1860, a leader arose to
save the country—but it was not the President this time. Instead, the
Governor of Texas was the woman of destiny. And, though the Federal
Government had more guns and troops, David was about to give Goliath a run
for his money. . . .
"Probably the most realistic depiction of a second American Revolution
ever written." —John Ringo
Cover art by Stephen Hickman
Hardcover Paperback
This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely coincidental.
First printing, December 2003
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