Jeff Gunhus has written a fairly unbelievable book about a madman in the not-too-distant future who has access to some powerful new technology that he intends to use to make America great again. The book is unbelievable not because the technology seems impossible, but because the madman develops an incredibly convoluted mechanism to put the technology to use.

Mr. Gunhus plays on some current public fears, but these are fears I do not share so the book does not rouse any emotions. The text is well enough written, but the elaborate scheme the madman cooks up is unneeded – squirrels with howitzers. He could have done something similar with far less work. The insanity of the bad guy did not ring true either.

I received a review copy of "Resurrection America" by Jeff Gunhus (Seven Guns Press) directly from the author. ( )

You do not have to be the smartest person to become sheriff, but military veteran Rick Johnson stills know there is more than meet the eye when marital law declared. The first half of the book introduced the town people of Resurrection, set relationships, and identifies potential threats. The second half delves deeply into the madness of worldwide terrorism and what step the former Marine takes to protect his loved ones, town, and nation. The last chapter changes everything and yet reaffirms the book’s thesis.

I received this book through a random giveaway. Although encouraged as a courtesy to provide feedback, I was under no obligation to write a review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. ( )

We have been invaded. Be afraid…be very afraid.

At first, I was a bit confused, because I didn’t read the blurb, just saw Jeff Gunhus and knew I wanted to read it. This is horror of the human kind.

Resurrection America by Jeff Gunhus begins when Rick goes to the mine to check on Manny, who was unresponsive on the radio. He ran into an electrified fence that wasn’t supposed to be there. Something smells rotten to me!

Rick carries a lot of baggage from his time spent as a marine in Iraq. His feelings of guilt weigh him down and his emotions create tough times and difficult relationships.He will need all his skills as sheriff.

Resurrection America is one of those books that rings so true, it will stick with me for a long time and it terrifies me of what a government, who is supposed to take care of its people, is capable of doing.

Keefer…well, right now the jury is still out. Is he a good guy? A bad guy? Is he a rogue? A terrorist?

I read the part about the mine shaft and my jaw dropped open as I thought WTF, Jeff! The evil and horror oozes off my Kindle and I thought I’d have to wipe it to down to continue reading.

Funny how someone is quick to sacrifice a life…as long as it isn’t his.

The future is in technology. What if one person had control of all of it? We have seen proof of the danger involved, in our current lives. Jeff hit so many buttons, so much that could come true…couldn’t it?…with the levels of greed, secrecy, conspiracy and megalomania going on today. We should be leery, fearful and INFORMED. Seek out the truth for yourself. Be vigilant.

We definitely live in interesting times.

The ending…WOW, Jeff. You have a way of surprising me, right to the very end.

So thought provoking, I will be thinking of this for a very long time.

I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Resurrection America by Jeff Gunhus. ( )