When Atlas Shirked
When Atlas Shirked is a novel about a dystopian Christian America that forges a Synergism of community and shared responsibility to forge peaceful, sustainable solutions to the destructive cycles of political, religious & class warfare.
As a young Christian woman, Liz Franklin comes of age during a critical turning point for the Incorporated States of America. The country's resources, laws and even government have been sold to private bidders to fund generations of constant war. Despite fundamentalism having achieved political dominance, cynical power brokers are manipulating Christian Zealots into attacking what little Freedom of Thought remains. Behind it all, a secretive project is underway to not just control the hearts and minds of all Americans, but to train them to control themselves.
As surprised as she is to discover the deceptions that surround her, Liz is more surprised to find herself taking an active role in uncovering the truths behind the lies. Through finding hidden strengths in her friends and forging allies among her enemies, she helps lead the way toward building a better world.