Interest

Interest by Kevin Gaughen, published by Kevin Gaughen on April 24, 2015, is a 310-page work of fiction that delves into a dystopian narrative. The story unfolds amidst a violent revolution in the United States, triggered by a bombing at the White House. The protagonist, Len Savitz, a washed-up journalist, navigates the chaos with a sense of detachment, believing that a stiff drink can remedy the turmoil around him. As he is drawn into a mission by a mysterious rebel leader, Len embarks on an investigative journey that reveals ancient secrets and sets off a series of events with profound implications for humanity.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and thriller elements as Len uncovers unsettling truths about power and control in a world rife with political unrest. The narrative explores themes of journalism, rebellion, and the quest for truth, all while maintaining a fast-paced plot. Gaughen’s debut novel presents an alternate reality that resonates with contemporary issues, inviting readers to ponder who truly holds power in society.
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It’s all the news channels can talk about: the White House has been bombed, there’s chaos in the streets, and the United States has found itself in the throes of a violent revolution.
Surrounded by panicked people, washed-up journalist Len Savitz takes the crisis in stride. It’s nothing that a stiff drink won’t cure. After all, bad news only hurts optimists.
But when the mysterious leader of the rebels cherry-picks him to acquire certain information for her, Len is forced to go on an investigative mission where he uncovers millennia-old secrets and unwittingly triggers a chain of disturbing events that will determine the future of humankind.
Author Kevin Gaughen’s dynamic debut novel, Interest, creates a seamless alternate reality behind real-world political tensions while keeping pace with its page-turning plot. Interest is as riveting as it is thought-provoking.
Who really runs the world we live in? The further Len digs, the darker the answers appear to be…
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