The Patriot Act
The Patriot Act by Robin Polseno, published by iUniverse in August 2005, is a fiction work that delves into the complexities of life in post-9/11 New York. The narrative follows Patrick Pellegrino, a guitarist returning to the city after seven years in Mexico, as he navigates the frenetic world of a successful musician involved in a hit Broadway musical. His return reveals the profound changes in both the city and the nation, particularly the implications of the Patriot Act, which has evolved into a contentious issue affecting civil liberties.
Readers will find a story that intertwines themes of espionage and political tension, as Patrick grapples with the repercussions of his outspoken views on contemporary politics. The book explores the challenges of understanding constitutional rights in a climate marked by heightened security and public fear. With 260 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of city life and the legal complexities that arise in a rapidly changing world.
Official synopsis Publisher
Returning to New York in the autumn of 2002, after seven tranquil years passed as an expatriate guitarist living in Mexico, Patrick Pellegrino once again takes up the hectic pace of a hotshot musician with a hit Broadway musical, while being confronted with the enormous changes wrought in the city-as well as the country as a whole-by the gut-wrenching events of September 11, 2001. So much has changed since Patrick left New York, not the least of which is the topsy-turvy geo-political makeup of the post-Cold War world, but what becomes most apparent on his return to his homeland is the fact that The Patriot Act had morphed into so much more than a well-meaning piece of legislation behind color-coded terrorism alerts. To a civil libertarian with a mindset forged in the tumultuous 1960s, it seems to confuse the public more than protect the populace, and Patrick is about to get a crash course in constitutional rights when he makes a rhetorical-if unabashedly intemperate-comment about the state of politics in the new millennium on his cell phone. And being taken away in handcuffs by a grim-faced squad of FBI agents is only the beginning of his nightmare.
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “The Patriot Act” about?
Who is the author of “The Patriot Act”?
When was “The Patriot Act” published?
What is the ISBN for “The Patriot Act”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
