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In a zero-sum world, victory demands sacrifice.

The penultimate novel of the America, Inc. Saga

Award-winning and Amazon best-selling political thriller author Mikael Carlson notches up the tension and stakes in this dystopian world

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Mikael Carlson

Multiple Award-Winning and Amazon Best-Selling Political Fiction Author

Mikael Carlson's political thrillers and dramas are a little different. His novels use multiple first-person narratives to draw the reader right into the heart of the action while expertly examining different themes as the plot unwinds. His multiple award-winning stories are true hero's journeys featuring characters ranging from lovable to despicable!

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What People Are Saying

“Carlson is very accomplished in telling a fair, balanced, thought-provoking story about a subject matter that could be ripped from today’s headlines."

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“I don't often find authors that soon have me searching to see if they have written other books, but Mikael Carlson did.

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“Mikael Carlson is an outstanding wordsmith. I can not recommend him highly enough.”

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Carlsons' style and content gobsmacked me into tomorrow. I looked forward to reading more of his work, and I was not disappointed in the least.

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Audiobooks - New Releases & Coming Soon!

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Thriller & Drama Series

The Michael Bennit Series
The Tierra Campos Series
The America, Inc. Saga
Watchtower Thrillers
The Dancing Trilogy Series
The Santa Trilogy

Mikael Carlson Books

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The Eyes of Victims Book Cover
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