Two of this week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers address “promises made, promises kept” of President Donald Trump. The first deals with his vow to release government files from one of America’s darkest periods, and the second with his pledge to charge reciprocal tariffs against our trading partners. Another offering describes one man’s journey from addiction to a senior position in the 2020 Trump re-election campaign, and a final pick chronicles the rise of a “Wild Heart” in the entertainment world. And for fiction, there is the latest installment in a long-running series of police thrillers.
“Paranoia,” by James Patterson & James O. Born (Little, Brown and Company)
This is the 17th installment of the Patterson-Born series of New York police Detective Michael Bennett thrillers. In this one, there is an inordinate number of recent deaths among of fellow law enforcement officers, prompting a special assignment for Bennett. “I want you to look at these deaths on special assignment,” Inspector Celeste Cantor tells Bennett. “Report only to me.” The detective soon realizes that the subject of his investigation is a killer who feeds on isolation ... and paranoia. “The Michael Bennett series is another long-running James Patterson series and is probably my favorite, along with the Alex Cross series,” wrote Heather for GoodReads. “The action was non-stop in the story as Michael and his new partner, former Ranger Robert Trilling, go about solving the case. Overall, a fast-paced good read, and I already have the next book on my TBR list.” [Fiction]
“Donald Trump's Order for the Release of Declassified Files on JFK, RFK, and MLK: What Happened in America's Darkest Days,” by Paul Zillman (Independently published)
The hippie days of the 1960s weren’t just tumultuous, marked as they were by demonstrations against the Vietnam War, elevating even to acts of domestic terrorism committed by groups like the Weather Underground. It was also one of the darkest decades in American history, with three political assassinations committed within a five-year period. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963. On April 4, 1968, civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, followed two months later by the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in Los Angeles on June 5. In recent elections presidential candidates have promised to finally release the official government files of all three assassination. “Donald Trump’s Order” takes an in-depth look at these horrific events and how they reshaped American history. [Nonfiction]
“Reshore: How Tariffs Will Bring Our Jobs Home and Revive the American Dream,” by Spencer Morrison (Calamo Press)
The Trump White House dubbed April 2 "Liberation Day” because it’s the day reciprocal tariffs with American trading partners went into effect. While the news brought hope and relief to many Americans, it struck fear into the hearts of others. They saw tariffs as the precursor to doom, gloom, skyrocketing inflation, and even a new Great Depression. “Reshore” is meant for both. It will reassure the tariffs’ supporters and instruct its naysayers as to how the tariffs will bring lasting prosperity to America by simplifying the complex economic principles at play so that they’re readily understood. “This book is a battle-cry,” wrote Spencer Morrison for National Economics Editorial. “America used to be a land of opportunity. A land where parents — for perhaps the first time in human history — knew that their children would live in a country that was richer than the one they grew up in. That was the essence of the American Dream. The American Dream is dead.” [Nonfiction]
“Swing Hard in Case You Hit It: My Escape from Addiction and Shot at Redemption on the Trump Campaign,” by Tim Murtaugh (Bombardier Books)
In this book, a frequent Newsmax TV contributor tells readers that his path to the rarified world of presidential politics was littered with bottles — lots and lots of booze bottles. But Murtaugh, who is the grandson of baseball great Danny Murtaugh, describes how he was able to overcome his struggle with alcohol and work within the inner circle of President Donald Trump — who has a reputation for never having taken a drink in his life. Murtaugh told National Review’s John Miller that he finally turned his life around in 2015 when he realized he was “in danger of losing everything,” and four years later was hired as Trump’s communication director during Trump’s ill-fated 2020 reelection campaign. “You won't be able to put this book down,” wrote D. Fisher for Amazon. “I never drank, so this type of lifestyle is beyond my thinking. With an incredible wit, the author redefines ‘high functioning alcoholic.’ The behind the scenes on the Trump campaign were simply awesome. Enjoy!!!!” [Nonfiction]
“The Wild Heart of Jason Momoa (A Biography): The Journey of a Real Life Superhero from Hawaiian Roots to Hollywood Icon,” by Glenn K. Mills (Independently published)
Jason Momoa made his acting debut in the TV series “Baywatch Hawaii” 25 years ago, followed by such series as “Stargate Atlantis” and “Game of Thrones.” But he’s especially known for his big screen roles as Aquaman in the DC Comics media and his portrayal of Duncan Idaho in the science fiction movie “Dune.” But the story of Momoa himself — fiercely loyal to his family, his Hawaiian culture and his planet’s future, is every bit inspiring as the characters he plays. And like his characters, he’s a true warrior for everything he holds dear. He rose as a wild-hearted child from humble beginnings but with a passionately creative side and a love for the ocean that surrounds his homeland. The unforgettable story of an ocean warrior’s rise will inspire readers embarking on their own path. [Nonfiction]