Dark changes have arrived at our doorstep. Life has become all but impossible for the average family. Jenn and Tom Erickson just wanted to raise their daughters and live the American dream, but when a series of horrific events strike, they are left with only one real choice: treason.
The Ericksons and their friends decide to act—not for their own future, but for that of their children. In a heroic act, the Ericksons and their friends begin a movement in the heartland to recapture the future of the country they love.
It's 1776 all over again—the time for revolution is NOW!
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The youngest of eight children, Fred Snyder grew up in the historic Minnesota town of Excelsior. He currently resides in Mankato, MN, where he enjoys bicycling, puttering in his flower garden, and grilling.
His life experiences include dealing blackjack, directing collegiate campus events, overseeing a national service program, and working in the non-profit thrift industry.
Visit his blog at https://fredsnyder.blogspot.com/