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Jack Sanborn Has Been Chosen In 2044, America is on the brink-its government locked in a merciless, endless shutdown. The nation's economy is in free fall. With no hope of compromise, the silent majority finally reaches its tipping point. When Jack Sanborn, a UNC Law professor, utters a dangerous idea in a crowded lecture hall, it sparks what feels like a revolution. Split the two-party monopoly and give democracy back to the people. Soon after a student video of his talk smashes viral records, Sanborn finds himself willed by the people to make an improbable run for president. He quickly enters a viper's den of attack dog journalists, enigmatic billionaires, vengeful ex-clients and crooked politicians, led by House Speaker Clay Overton, a Dark Lord of politics who has something on everyone, including Jack-and is ready to unleash hell to achieve his ultimate ambition.

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""The Independent is a fresh take on the age-old concerns around the two-party political system in the United States. A pulse-pounding, ripped from the headlines political thriller sure to entertain and entice readers on both sides of the aisle.""-Eric Bishop, author of The Body Man ""Brad Goodwin's tale of Beltway power-struggles is a gripping, fast-paced ride! With a leading man you can't help rooting for, and a cast of villains to boot, this page turner will keep you at the edge of your seat. Could Mr. Goodwin have found the answer to the quagmire that is Washington? This is political intrigue at its best!""-L.D. Beyer, author of In Sheep's Clothing ""A protest-inspired candidate becomes something more in Goodwin's debut political novel. The plot is propelled by intriguing ideas, and political junkies of all stripes will likely get swept up in Jack's revolutionary journey.""-Kirkus Reviews ""A thrilling page turner of a novel by a highly imaginative and talented first-time author.""-Jonathan Harries, author of The Tailor of Riga ""The Independent is highly recommended reading for fans of political thrillers who will find it thought-provoking and surprising. There is little predictable here . . . full of eminently satisfying twists and turns.""-D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review ""Brad Goodwin channels simmering discontent with politics as usual, adds relatable characters and believable situations, then spins them into a masterful and very relevant political thriller. The Independent is a slow burn with twists and turns marching to a heart-pounding climax that will leave readers begging for a sequel.""-Mikael Carlson, political thriller novelist ""Brad Goodwin's debut novel is a tightly woven glimpse of a future where party politics have rendered the U. S. government nonfunctional. As the populace revolts, a long shot independent candidate comes from nowhere. When his momentum builds, those in power will stop at nothing to shut him down. Packed with subplots and diverse characters, The Independent builds to a full-out sprint that will leave readers inspired and trying to catch their breath.""-Mark Anthony Powers, MD, author of the Phineas Mann medical thriller series ""Jack, a disgraced prosecutor turned professor, gets caught on camera when his 'what if' political musings go unexpectedly viral. The Independent will wake up the disenchanted hearts of a broken nation, but not before transporting readers into a maze of plot twists.""-Paula Erskine, author

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Brad Goodwin is a globe-trotting marketing and general management executive with a lifelong passion for writing, storytelling, and well-crafted thrillers that keep the pages turning. The Independent is his debut novel, crafted in the quiet hours after his family went to sleep. Brad grew up in the suburban sprawl of greater Toronto and studied economics and business at The University of Western Ontario. His 30-year international career in consumer goods has transplanted him from the shores of Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the rolling hills of Surrey, England. He now lives with his family among the loblolly pines of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. When not working, writing, or spending time with family, Brad enjoys traveling, hiking, and eating anywhere new. His other lifelong passions are learning to meditate without thinking of one of his characters and waiting for the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup at least once during his lifetime.

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