about the book
“The Independent is highly recommended reading for fans of political thrillers who will find it thought-provoking and surprising. There is little predictable here . . . full of eminently satisfying twists and turns.”
–Midwest Book Review
Jack Sanborn Has Been Chosen
In 2044, America is on the brink—its government locked in a merciless, endless shutdown. The nation’s economy is in free fall. With no hope of compromise, the silent majority finally reaches its tipping point.
When Jack Sanborn, a UNC Law professor, utters a dangerous idea in a crowded lecture hall, it sparks what feels like a revolution. Split the two-party monopoly and give democracy back to the people. Soon after a student video of his talk smashes viral records, Sanborn finds himself willed by the people to make an improbable run for president.
He quickly enters a viper’s den of attack dog journalists, enigmatic billionaires, vengeful ex-clients and crooked politicians, led by House Speaker Clay Overton, a Dark Lord of politics who has something on everyone, including Jack—and is ready to unleash hell to achieve his ultimate ambition.
about the author
Brad Goodwin is a globe-trotting marketing and general management executive with a lifelong passion for writing, storytelling, and well-crafted thrillers that keep the pages turning. The Independent is his debut novel, crafted in the quiet hours after his family went to sleep.
Brad grew up in the suburban sprawl of greater Toronto and studied economics and business at The University of Western Ontario. His 30-year international career in consumer goods has transplanted him from the shores of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the rolling hills of Surrey, England. He now lives with his family among the loblolly pines of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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