A behind-the-scenes look at two Republican presidential administrations and examining issues confronting the current election are highlights of this week’s Newmax Rising Bestsellers. Another offers the perspective of someone who migrated to the United States a half-century ago and took advantage of its possibilities, and how he believes it can return to that promise again. A final nonfiction selection re-examines the mRNA COVID “vaccine” — suggesting the cure was worse than the disease. A fiction choice features the continuing adventures of an old friend, taken over by a new author after the creator’s death.
“Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp Novel,” by Vince Flynn & Don Bentley (Atria/Emily Bestler Books)
This is the 23rd installment of Vince Flynn’s No. 1 New York Times bestselling Mitch Rapp series of thrillers and the first written by Don Bentley since Flynn’s death. Bentley also has written four Tom Clancy-Jack Ryan novels since Clancy’s death. Somewhat historical, this centers around the May 2, 2011, real-life raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan by U.S. Navy SEAL Team Six. In this one, Rapp crosses swords with an Iranian bent on destabilizing the Middle East. Mitch Ryder is tasked with establishing proof that bin Laden is actually at his lair so that a “Capture or Kill” raid can be authorized, as well as preventing a new war in the Middle East. “After reading ‘Capture Or Kill,’ my thoughts have been confirmed,” wrote The Story Graph. “This book creates a story that is action-packed, yet the characters are developed in a way that you care about them. I absolutely love reading books that bring out multiple emotions. This one largely had me on the edge of my seat, but I also laughed at some of the banter and there were scenes where I stopped reading and thought about the heroes in the book and in real life that gave all.” [Fiction]
“Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon,” by Ken Khachigian (Post Hill Press)
This is an insider’s memoir of the closing months of the Richard Nixon presidency, and his time spent in the Ronald Reagan administration. As one of their closest advisors, Ken Khachigian describes in compelling detail what led to some of the momentous decisions made during those years — from Watergate to “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” “Ken Khachigian, the son of a farmer in Visalia, California, just published the captivating memoir of his years in the White House as a speechwriter to two prominent U.S. presidents, Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan,” wrote Harut Sassounian for Armenian Weekly. “Khachigian described how the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide at Arlington Cemetery inspired him to write what many have described as Reagan’s greatest speech, which he delivered days later during his visit to the former concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in Germany.” [Nonfiction]
“Project 2025: All You Need to Know Made Clear and Fully Explained,”
by Gabriel C. Pierce (Independently published)
Project 2025 has become the Democrat Party’s No. 1 boogeyman of this election cycle, with claims that former President Donald Trump’s game plan for turning America into a fascist regime. It actually was drafted by The Heritage Foundation as a blueprint for returning the country to its constitutional ideals. Like most think tank treatises, it’s lengthy and detailed. Enter this work, which distills the original 1,000-plus pages to 126 in an easily understood explainer. “I now have a clear picture of what The Heritage Foundation has in mind for future conservative policies. The author explains everything in a clear and straightforward way, covering all the bases like economics, healthcare, education, immigration, and social issues. There are even comparisons with more progressive ideas, which is a nice touch,” said Blessing Asemota, reviewing for Amazon. “Definitely worth a read.” [Nonfiction]
“Reimagining America's Dream,” by Bernie J. Mullin (The Aspire Difference Foundation)
Bernie Mullin, a businessman and former sports executive, saw the United States as a land of unlimited opportunity when he emigrated from England in the 1970s. He saw a country where everyone could pursue his dreams and prosper. But as his own place in society and the business world rose, he saw, with alarm, doors being closed and the American dream becoming increasingly unattainable as the ties that bind Americans loosened. In this book Mullin charts a course forward for America — one that brings us together once again. “If you care about the future of the United States, you need to read this book,” wrote David McCarthy for The Book Review. “It gives us a clear picture of the problems we face and a hopeful way to solve them as a whole. The thoughtful thoughts and useful suggestions in ‘Reimagining America's Dream’ by Bernie J. Mullin make it an important addition to the ongoing conversation about the future of the United States.” [Nonfiction]
“Toxic Shot: Facing the Dangers of the COVID ‘Vaccines,’” by Byram Bridle PhD & Harvey Risch MD, PhD (Independently published)
Byram Bridle and Harvey Risch lay out their case that the COVID “vaccines” that were rushed into the public with less-than-customary testing were far worse than the disease itself. As a result, America’s health is at risk. Hindsight is 20/20, and four years later, we’ve discovered that, along with the mRNA “vaccine,” we have an increase in “myocarditis, blood clots, and paralysis, as well as critical harms to fertility and pregnancy, among other dangers,” according to the publisher. “The wonderful thing about this book is that each area of concern is fully documented and copiously end-noted,” wrote Estra Grant for Amazon. “It clearly documents the overreach of power demonstrated by the FDA, CDC, scientific publications and pharmacy companies who betrayed our trust throughout the pandemic. ‘TOXIC SHOT’ clearly and comprehensively documents the truth of the extensive damage inflicted on millions of people because of the overreach of these organizations.” [Nonfiction]