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In this first book of a trilogy, Jeremiah, who claims to be a modern-day religious prophet, attempts to create a following by killing the “evil ones”-pedophiles, bullies and rapists, prison inmates, stock market manipulators and crooked politicians. At the same time, he progressively publishes on the Internet a new book of the Christian Bible allegedly revealed to him by God. Jeremiah threatens to detonate a nuclear weapon on the eastern seaboard unless the government allows him to form an independent state in the Midwest, where his followers will implement God’s revised plan for mankind. *** “Jeremiah is superb, knuckle-whitening excitement from page one.”-Douglas Preston, author of The Relic. “The action flies . . . Jeremiah Terrorist Prophet . . . adds another writer to the list of successful suspense writers today.”-Florida Times-Union. “A slam-bang novel . . . fast paced . . . the story hurtles toward a tense climax.”-The Lincoln Journal Star. “Smith favorably follows Stephen Coonts and Larry Bond in weaving a tale of America under attack.”-Jon Land, author of The Walls of Jericho.
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"A slam-bang novel...Fast paced....The story hurtles toward a tense climax." --"The Lincoln Journal Star"""Jeremiah "is superb, knuckle-whitening excitement from page one." --Douglas Preston, author of "The Relic""Jeremiah "is a high-octane thrill ride...Smith favorably follows Stephen Coonts and Larry Bond in weaving a tale of America under attack." --Jon Land, author of "The Walls of Jericho"
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Jeremiah reflects the reality of today's world.
The most disturbing trend in today's world is state decentralization. For example, the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia shattered into their component parts, as people in these diverse nations expressed a preference for homogeneity with regard to race, religion, cultural and political beliefs. Can the U.S., the most diverse nation on earth, escape a similar fate?
The most disturbing trend in today's world is state decentralization. For example, the former Soviet Union and Yugoslavia shattered into their component parts, as people in these diverse nations expressed a preference for homogeneity with regard to race, religion, cultural and political beliefs. Can the U.S., the most diverse nation on earth, escape a similar fate?
The fictional character Jeremiah plays to fears and prejudices in the U.S. by attacking "symbols of evil" --- rampant crime, immorality, economic inequality, political corruption. Those approving of his actions include religious fundamentalists, white supremacists, law-and-order advocates, antifederalists; even members of the scientific elite assiduously courted by the terrorist.
After each terrorist attack, Jeremiah issues a chapter of the unfolding Book of Second Jeremiah, an "inspired" document forming the philosophical basis for "New America," a secessionist state the prophet proposes to establish in the upper Midwest.
Could he be successful? This novel examines the question of whether America can continue to make diversity its greatest strength, or whether it will become a fatal flaw.
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- PublisheriUniverse
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0595373143
- ISBN 13 9780595373147
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages386
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