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H.A. Raynes was inspired to write NATION OF ENEMIES by a family member who was a Titanic survivor and another who escaped Poland in World War II. Combining lessons from the past with a healthy fear of the modern landscape, this novel was born. A longtime member of Boston’s writing community, H.A. Raynes has a history of trying anything once (acting, diving out of a plane, white water rafting, and parenting). Writing and raising children seem to have stuck.

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Waking up to news of the Las Vegas shooting gave me chills. The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history took place at a concert. I wrote about a devastating event just like this about four years ago. And just in the past week a strange story came out of Cuba about Sonic Weapons being used against U.S. diplomats. I used such a weapon in my earlier writing as well. It was surreal to read about it in

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Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes
"Intrigue

An interesting story. Requiring a vivid imagination, it does capture ones interest. Held my interest throughout the story, can recommend it."
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Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes
"As someone who analyzes healthcare data for a living I was instantly drawn in by one of the underlying premises of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed how the author combined the hopes and fears of seemingly disparate groups into a single path in a chaot" Read more of this review »
Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes
"To be honest, Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes is a thriller, which is not one of my favorite genres, That being said, there were aspects of this book that I enjoyed. The book takes place in 2032, the year of the next Presidential election in a divid" Read more of this review »
Nation of Enemies by H.A. Raynes
"finished 23rd may 2024 good read three stars i liked it kindle library loaner and i think the first from raynes...and yes, it is, do not have a raynes shelf yet. the year is 2032 and the u.s.a. has fallen further from its origins, much of the populat" Read more of this review »
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