Monday, October 2, 2017

The Fisk Conspiracy

Conspiracy Fiction is a relatively "new" genre that can trace its origin back to pre-Cold War espionage storytelling.  In its most basic form, Conspiracy Fiction is a tale of intrigue in which the participants in a scheme-or-plot of some kind are challenged by unforeseen obstacles, or defeated by a hero or heroine who (somehow) thwarts them.  The Fisk Conspiracy is Justin Oldham's rendition of an unusual conspiracy that blends action and suspense with provocative themes to challenge a reader's point of view.


What is patriotism and why does it matter?  That's a good question if you are a student of politics.  This novel begins with a group of retired and/or obsolete Americans who were once involved with espionage and other similar activities.  As the 21st Century begins, they see anti-democratic trends in U.S. politics that suggest a slow shift toward less-than-civil government.  Their solution to the problem is radical, the end result may surprise you.

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