Newsmax Rising Bestsellers this week looks at the good, the bad, and the ugly of life in contemporary America.
There is a book on the ugliness of Democratic policies that have turned America's greatest cities into crime-ridden "hellholes," with another dissecting how bad being woke is for men. Still another discusses the benefits of Trump 2.0 is for America. Then there are the good, the bad (and occasionally the ugly) effects of vaccines over the ages. And for fiction there is a peek behind an exciting new novel series.
"We Are All Guilty Here: A Chilling Psychological Thriller Where Secrets Lead to Deadly Consequences," by Karin Slaughter (William Morrow)
This first novel in Karin Slaughter's North Falls series was an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller. It centers on a small town where everyone knows everyone else — or at least they believe they do, until one night when two teenage girls vanish. One of the missing girls is the daughter of police officer Emmy Clifton's best friend, and as she digs deeper into the clues they left behind, she realizes that even the girls have secrets. "Readers will find that assumptions and motivations are not always crystal clear as Slaughter twists and manipulates the story in clever ways to keep the guesses coming up to the final page," wrote Jeff Ayers in Criminal Element. "This is arguably one of Slaughter's best stories, and with another one set in North Falls coming next year, it cannot come fast enough." [Fiction]
"The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America's Violent Crime Crisis," by Gianno Caldwell (Broadside Books)
It all became personal for journalist and urban violence commentator Gianno Caldwell when his younger brother Christian Caldwell and two of his friends were gunned down in the streets of southside Chicago. Christian's friends survived; Christian didn't. But Christian wasn't alone. Caldwell reveals that on the very day his brother was murdered, many other innocent people were also murdered on the mean streets of some of America's largest cities. Those tragedies reveal the failings of Democratic policies, Caldwell offers, that have turned America's once-great cities into war zones. "This well written book is from Gianno's heart. His sweet younger brother was killed in Chicago. Now he is on a crusade to make America safer," said Margaret-Ann Harley in her Amazon review. "Everyone needs to read his book! Get on his Caldwell Institute mailing list as soon as you can. His work is incredible." [Nonfiction]
"Real Men Don't Go Woke: The Book They Would Not Publish. The Truth That Must Be Told," by Dr. Gilda Carle (Gatekeeper Press)
The left condemns what it calls "toxic masculinity" at every opportunity. But rather than fight back, too many men today are complying with the mob, Gilda Carle notes. As a result, loneliness and depression are on the rise, testosterone levels are down, and male suicide rates are increasing. Men are becoming an endangered species. Carle uses lessons from Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" to challenge today's woke status quo and provide a roadmap for men to reclaim their masculine identity before it's too late. "This book is so important for men and women to read," wrote Debra Boblitt for Amazon. "Dr. Carle has conducted in depth research on this topic which is validated through relevant facts and data. Yet, the author's humor and "Gilda-Gram's" are spread throughout the book to offer real insight and a personal perspective on this very serious topic. It's a must read!" [Nonfiction]
"Trump 2.0: Revolution, Redemption, Revival," by Bob Ehrlich (Post Hill Press)
This is author Bob Ehrlich's final volume of his Trump trilogy, coming after "Bet You Didn't See That One Coming" and "Original, Unconventional & Inconvenient: Donald J. Trump and His MAGA Movement." In this one, former Maryland Gov. Ehrlich begins by analyzing the last year of the Biden-Harris administration, which ushered in Trump 47. He then describes the against-all-odds Trump comeback and breaks down the phenomenal first 100 days of Trump's current term. "Bob Ehrlich's latest work, 'Trump 2.0: Revolution, Redemption, Revival,' is a compelling and insightful narrative that deeply resonates with me and my generation, providing both historical context and contemporary relevance," wrote Jacob Silver in his Direct Line News review. [Nonfiction]
"The Ultimate Vaccine Timeline: A Fact-Packed History of Vaccines and Their Makers," by Shaz Khan (Children's Health Defense Books)
This comprehensive volume covers more than 1,500 years of vaccine development and commercial manufacture. It's an invaluable research tool for students, scientists, and medical practitioners, yet is nonetheless easily readable for curious parents wishing to gain a greater insight into the vaccines being pumped into their children. "This book impressively organizes the history of vaccines — from both an industry and public health perspective — all in one visually stunning timeline," wrote Dr. Cammy Benton, a family physician. "Ms. Khan has done all families, doctors, nurses, and scientists a favor by giving us a clear framework to begin our exploration for truth." [Nonfiction]