This week’s Newsmax Rising bestsellers includes selections examining scenarios that Americans have never experienced as a nation, but may want to ponder, from the frightening detail of a nuclear war and the inhumanity of communist revolutions and how to crush them. There is also an offering addressing the Democratic Party’s latest boogeyman — Project 2025, which is based on the work-product of The Heritage Foundation, and the story of the South’s amazing contribution to the American Revolution. And, as always for fiction readers, there is the novel of the week — the latest, and reportedly the final installment of a long-running series of nail-biting thrillers.
“Flashpoint: An FBI Thriller,” by Catherine Coulter (William Morrow)
In this 27th installment of Catherine Coulter’s No. 1 New York Times bestselling FBI thriller series, agents Savich and Sherlock find themselves embroiled in an international plot rooted in what appeared to be an attempted terrorist bombing in London a year earlier. But after three attempts on the life of an American woman who survived that attempt, maybe it wasn’t terrorist-related after all. Maybe she was the intended victim. “One last time, another great mystery I couldn't figure it out until the very end,” said Carolyn in her GoodReads review. “Another fun visit with Autumn and more of her special ‘connection' with Dillon. Sigh. Thank you to Ms. Coulter for creating these characters, keeping them interesting and fun, the mysteries complex, puzzling and fresh and providing many, many happy reading hours for me through the years with this exceptional series. Yes, I can see it now. Pulling all my books in the series, lining them up and re-reading them again. I'm not ready to see it end! LOL!” [Fiction]
“Nuclear War: A Scenario,” by Annie Jacobsen (Dutton)
Politicians often raise the specter of “nuclear war” in much the same manner as “trillion-dollar deficit” — as though they have little meaning. But while deficit spending has the capacity to destroy a nation’s economy, author Jacobsen explains in brutally frank detail that a nuclear war can spell Armageddon — the end of civilization. Armed with dozens of exclusive new interviews with military and civilian experts, the Pulitzer Prize finalist author explains how one nuclear-tipped missile would give recipients only minutes to assess, respond, and likely launch its own in response — and then the in-kind response from adversaries and allies. In August 1945, the world awoke to the devastation in human terms from a single atomic bomb dropped each on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Nearly 80 years later, memories of those events have faded, while the destructive capacity of nuclear devices have multiplied more than a hundred fold. “A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, geopolitical thriller,” wrote Josh Weiss in his Forbes review. “Jacobsen expertly delivers a madman’s portrait of Armageddon, one made all the more impactful by the thought that it could literally occur at any moment. Almost novel-like in its presentation, ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ represents the equivalent of an existential gut punch, a sickening and necessary reminder of how fragile every 21st century convenience becomes in the face of a blinding flash of light and near-instantaneous shockwave.” [Nonfiction]
“Project 2025: The BluePrint: Everything You Need To Know About The Future of US Politics, Mandate for leadership 2025,” by John Madison (A.W Publishing)
Based on plans drafted by experts at The Heritage Foundation, a Washington-based conservative think tank, “Project 2025” provides a plan for the orderly transition of power on Jan. 20, 2025, followed by the restoration of democracy in our current age of uncertainty. Inspired by the presidency of Donald Trump, it’s a roadmap to restore American leadership, secure our nation, and build a more prosperous future. “A forward-thinking book that provides well-researched insights into the future of U.S. politics,” wrote Bradley Faries in his Amazon review. “The authors present a balanced view of the potential paths forward, making this an essential guide for anyone looking to understand and influence future policies.” [Nonfiction]
“This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America's Revolutionary War in the South,” by Alan Pell Crawford (Knopf)
When someone mentions the American Revolutionary War, we may think of the battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, the siege of Yorktown in Virginia, or the battle of Trenton in New Jersey. But our minds never go to the critical campaign in the South. As it turns out, the southern campaign directly resulted in the British surrender at Yorktown. “A vivid re-creation of the Revolutionary War in the American South, a guerrilla-style conflict that paved the way for the British surrender at Yorktown,” wrote Kirkus reviews. It adds that the author “provides a clear picture of the stark cost of American independence on both sides of the conflict. A clear, coherent, and even suspenseful account of the American Revolution.” [Nonfiction]
“Unhumans: The Secret History of Communist Revolutions (and How to Crush Them),” by Jack Posobiec & Joshua Lisec (War Room Books)
Forewarned is forearmed, argues the authors. Within the last decade everything has been uprooted and turned upside-down. Intellect and logic have been trumped by feelings. While law-abiding citizens are ordered locked up in their homes, criminals walk free, and once-respected news organizations have become partisan political advocacy outlets. It all appears new in strange, yet “there is nothing new under the sun,” according to Ecclesiastes 1:9. It’s all been done before and has always led to the same thing: In this case Communist revolution. “This book is the greatest read on the destructive history of communism I’ve ever read. You will explore the history of communism in countries like France, Russia, Chile, Spain, Argentina, China, Cambodia, South Africa, and more,” said Troy D. in his GoodReads review. “You will find out so many things the Left doesn’t want you to (know), like how (Francisco) Franco and (Augusto) Pinochet were actually anti-communist nationalist(s)! Jack Posobiec is a patriot and hero for writing this book! A must read for all people who love freedom and hate tyranny!” [Nonfiction]