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Falsely accused of a sexual crime in the Philippines Rick Daly loses his freedom, as well as his business. A clash of cultures as well as his own naïveté sees his life spiraling out of control. A prison escape amounts merely to a change of jails. In a world where political correctness has gone mad, reverse socialism forces many honest individuals to the wall and a cynical disregard for values other than the dollar is decaying society from within, Rick almost loses his soul. Crime follows punishment and it is his success at drug and arms dealing that causes Rick to finally face his demons. The accidental adventures of Rick Daly take the reader into a sea of cultural flashpoints that pointedly reflect on his or her values at the same time as exposing the huge cracks in the world's current political and social order. This story will appeal to the millions who suspect that humanity is collectively heading along the primrose path. Rick Daly is a tenth man, one who seems to attract trouble without any rhyme or reason. Failure at business, trouble with love and a slowly evolving war with himself sets the backdrop for this tantalizing story. Rick Daly must learn to succeed at love as well as business but he has chosen one hell of a proving field - the Philippines. While he finds his ideal woman his few remaining relatives, who live in the U.S., are steamrollered by a collapsed superannuation fund and an avaricious bank. The Neo Con financial culture effectively murders his uncle. His fate draws Rick into contact with an ex Nazi and Islamic rebels in Mindanao. Imprisonment in the Philippines, Australia and finally the USA causes Rick to turn to crime. His very success at his latest endeavor results in a personal catharsis. Sex, money and power are not enough. Rick discovers necessary spiritual values and the real meaning of the swastika.

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S. Landers 5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Action Reviewed in the United States If you are looking for an exciting new read then look no further than Brownout 666 by John Spencer. It starts off with a bang, throwing you right into the action, setting the tone for a novel that is full of sex, violence, drugs, and tension. The main character Rick is a Western guy looking to make his fortune in the Philippines, but his lust for women and a few shady dealings gets him into some serious trouble. And when you get into trouble in the Philippines, you really get into trouble. The characters were interesting, the plot was unpredictable and unexpected, particularly as the title and the synopsis gives so little away. Brownout 666 should be a surprise to you too, so I'm not going to give any more away. Just pick up a copy and get ready for quite the ride Nicole C 5.0 out of 5 stars A Dark but Enlightening Read.... Reviewed in the United States Brownout 666 is a really involving but pretty dark read. The author unapologetically lets protagonist Rick Daly engage in some seedy underworld activities, and credit to him for not sugar-coating the story the way most do these days. In my opinion the best books leave you feeling conflicted rather than forcing the relative emotions onto the reader at every twist and turn. On one hand I couldn't condone some of the actions, but on the other I really felt for Rick and the spiral to the bottom he found himself on. A great challenge for those who are sick of the predictable mainstream fiction market.

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About the author John Spencer has a background in philosophy, literature and history and has comprehensively explored the world around him through his blog posts. www.creativityandpower.com and www.cassandradoom.com His work has been published in a number of countries including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Zimbabwe. John has a keen interest in our world including geo-politics and other issues that affect us all. He has had much multicultural experience due to marriage, teaching, travel and years of living in the Philippines and other parts of Asia, has taught English in Australian high schools and overseas, has taught elementary school, and has driven taxis in Sydney and on the Gold Coast As well as this political, social and economic commentary, John has written a book about the worst kind of grief, the loss of a child. This nonfiction work is titled, ""Waiting for a Miracle - Life in the Dead Zone."" His formal education includes an honours degree in Philosophy and majors in English Literature and History along with a Dip.Ed.

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