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The Cost of Freedom
Paperback
Publisher Price: $14.99
Publisher: Michael Skeen
Published: Nov 27 2025
Pages: 260
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the wake of a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack, the United States is plunged into instant darkness. The national power grid collapses, communication systems fail, and tens of millions are left struggling to survive without the technology that once shaped every aspect of modern life. But the EMP strike is only the beginning. As global adversaries move to exploit America's vulnerability, the world is pushed dangerously close to the outbreak of World War III.
Amid political chaos and foreign aggression, leaders in Washington must make impossible decisions that will determine the nation's survival. Across the country, ordinary citizens face the harsh realities of life without electricity, transportation, or security. Communities fracture, loyalties shift, and the struggle for basic necessities becomes a daily battle. In a world where stability has vanished, faith becomes both a refuge and a challenge as people fight to hold on to hope.
The Cost of Freedom blends the tension of a political thriller with the grit of a survival narrative and the depth of dystopian fiction. Michael Skeen presents a chillingly realistic vision of societal collapse and the resilience required to endure it. This novel explores the true price of liberty, the weight of leadership, and the enduring power of faith in the darkest times. Thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, The Cost of Freedom is a compelling reminder of how fragile modern civilization truly is-and how strong the human spirit can be when everything else falls away.
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