Liberty Rises

by Chris Salcedo

Chris Salcedo is an incredible storyteller, but the plot of Liberty Rises isn’t just fiction, it’s a frightening look at where progressive ideology could take us. Science-fiction is a great way to explore the issues we face while staying away from the political theatre in D.C. and Chris has hit the mark perfectly with this novel. - Glenn Beck, #1 bestselling author and founder of TheBlazeWhat happens to America if we continue down the road we are on? Liberty Rises explores that horrifying possibility. Jack Vega has given everything to the United States. He’s served in its military with honor, started a successful business, and provided the U.S. with a strategic military advantage that guarantees American dominance. But there’s a problem. In this future, America is no longer governed by men and women of good conscience. Instead, the government has become a mindless police state. The notions of individual liberty and freedom are now foreign. And the government uses its enormous power to squash the human spirit impose collectivist thought and diminished economic and civil freedoms. Ever the optimist, Vega and his family and friends look to the ancient past to rekindle the fire that built the greatest nation in human history. In so doing, they discover a way to keep the light of freedom alive for the entire world. Realizing that dream will be no easy task. Jack must fight the elements, time and the government he once swore to protect. The reviews are cannot stress enough how much I enjoyed this book! I read roughly 50 to 60 books a year, mostly non-fiction but sometimes I need a break and mix in some fiction. This was by far one of the best fiction books I've read in my life! Sort of an Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged theme mixed with modern day scenarios mixed with science fiction. That combination makes for a truly fun and entertaining read.- Robert StiflerThis book should be required reading for every out of touch liberal. It is fiction and we should all hope that the opening chapters remain so. This book would make a really good movie!- Dorothy CroninMr. Salcedo did a fine job keeping me entertained in a fun story that, for a time, allowed me to escape the oppression that progressive government is working so diligently to implement. I would encourage the author to consider a sequel.- Lone Star Girl

Genres: Fiction

314 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 19, 2012

Reviews

[R.G. Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Refreshing Storyline

I realize that Chris Salcedo's book is a ScFi fiction, but the frustrations of the past eight years rings very true to Chris's story - Liberty Rises... The quotes highlighted at the beginning of each chapter speak of the importance of self-government and our freedoms... These quotes were penned by early and late individuals relative to our freedoms. I have confidence powers taken away from our citizens can be returned to them. We need to go back to a smaller government with an elimination of waste and inefficiencies. The main character, Jack, saw that the fictional President was taking away the desire for companies and individuals to succeed by strangling regulations and taxations. The years from 2008 through 2016 pointed towards more government controls and less appreciation for the individuals innovative contributions. Chris's story also is so timely when we see a president's power used while ignoring the need for the balance of power split between legislative, judicial, and administrative. Great storyline, and therefore one that will hold your interest throughout. Read and enjoy...

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. When I first started reading it I thought it was a non-fiction, but it's actually fiction. It was scary how accurate some of the points in the book are today regarding political and government control. I would recommend this to my friends.

[VINNY DINICOLA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, highly recommend it.

I read this very quickly and was completely engaged. Though sometimes I found some of the minor points of the plot to be somewhat implausible or incomplete, the writing carried it through and made the story fun, thrilling and exciting. On a serious note, the content is very familiar as we watch contemporary domestic events and news in the United States unfold. This book was published in 2014. The clarity and foresight by the author is amazing and is perfectly aligned with many themes we’re seeing play out in real life. Namely, suppression of views and news that don’t align with liberal groupthink and a fast-moving push of socialist policies and censoring that, in the case of this story, brings America and freedom to its knees.

You can see this actually happening, faster and faster, in our everyday life. I would have thought the whole plot line unlikely in 2014. But, in 2020 I think it’s completely plausible.

[Deborah Waterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Land of the Free

Cloaked in a great story, are the underpinnings of where America is headed if we do not listen closely to their words. History is a great teacher, and there is wisdom in history. May we wake up and question our govt leadership, their motives and goals. We are on the same road as these patriots, will we recognize this direction before it is too late? This book was a gripping page-turner!

[Normand Pilotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good storyline: Truth reveling

I chose this rating due to the fact that it was written 6 years ago and much of it, because of today's events in our country, is predictable. That does not in any way take away from the excellent(though fictional)futuristic storyline.
I did ,throughout the book ,substitute President Dunham's name as Obama.

[Helge Raymond Solhaug · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Good story and intresting plot.

The story starts slowly and just continue to speed up.
Could not put it down after I start reading it.

Recommend it to all.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

🖋️ Here is a good science fiction-y novel with a political twist to it. It kept my attention from cover to cover. Also, even though this novel was written in 2014, it really screams of our current political atmosphere. The characters' dialogues are believable and memorable, as are the scenes. I greatly enjoyed reading this for the plot and the smooth writing style that Chris Salcedo has.

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[Carlynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. A fast read...makes one wonder where the world might be heading. It could be an incredible movie ! Imagine what they could do with special effects ?