Born in Salt
Born in Salt by T. C. Weber, published by Freedom Thorn Press on April 14, 2021, is a 300-page work of fiction that explores a dystopian America under a fascist dictatorship. Set fifty years after a coup that ousted President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the narrative follows Ben Adamson, a 19-year-old farm boy in southern Illinois. As he seeks solace in fishing and hunting, his life takes a dramatic turn when he is compelled to confront the mysterious death of his brother during a colonial war, leading him and his brother’s fiancée, Rachel, into an underground revolutionary movement.
The story delves into themes of resistance and personal sacrifice as Ben and Rachel become embroiled in a rally against the war, only to face arrest by the Internal Security Service. With the threat of lobotomy hanging over Rachel, Ben is faced with a harrowing choice: betray his friends or risk losing her forever. This edition presents a psychological exploration of loyalty and the struggle against oppressive regimes, inviting readers to consider the complexities of rebellion and the human spirit in the face of despair.
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Fifty years after a coup replaced President Franklin D. Roosevelt with a fascist dictatorship, America is a land of hopelessness. Ben Adamson, a 19-year-old farm boy in southern Illinois, wants only to spend his time fishing and hunting. But when his dead brother demands justice for his suspicious fate in a colonial war, Ben and Rachel, his brother’s fiancée, are drawn into an underground revolutionary movement. After staging a rally against the war, Ben and Rachel are arrested by the Internal Security Service, who have perfected the science of breaking people. Ben is given a choice: betray the rebels, including his best friend from childhood, or Rachel will be lobotomized. Although traumatized and addicted to a powerful drug, Ben refuses to doom anyone he cares about. Can he find a third option? Can he free Rachel and strike back at the dictatorship, while dodging the suspicions of police and rebels alike?
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