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ISBN: 097222310X

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A FAST-PACED, EPIC ADVENTURE

Discover the American Revolution they don't want you to know

SHATTER THE LIES ...
Banner of Dawn is a historical thriller that weaves together mystery, romance, and history to uncover hidden truths about the founding of the United States. The novel follows Hackworth Lancaster and his college girlfriend Pepper Stillwater as they uncover a conspiracy surrounding an old, mysterious 12-star American flag.

DESTROY THE WHOLE COUNTRY
The story begins when Pepper reunites with Hack, urgently giving him a key to retrieve a package containing the unusual flag and instructing him that it holds knowledge powerful enough to "destroy the whole country" by "shattering the lies." What follows is a fast-paced thriller involving federal agents who want the flag back, a secret society that has preserved it for centuries, and revelations that challenge the official version of history.

A REVOLUTION FOR LIBERTY
Through their old college professor, Hack and Pepper learn that America's past has been deliberately obscured - that the Revolution was fought for liberty and freedom, not to create a nation. Powerful interests have systematically rewritten history to consolidate power, including destroying George Washington's diaries for the months before and after his inauguration. The central mystery revolves around why this flag, made by the legendary Betsy Ross, has been hidden from the public.

LOVE, LIBERTY, AND HAPPINESS
Hack and Pepper's journey reveals that ordinary citizens have both the right and duty to question authority, preserve truth, and resist when government becomes tyrannical. The sacrifices made - including death - illustrate the price of defending liberty. And by returning the flag to Benjamin Franklin's grave, they preserve this truth for future generations while choosing to forge their own path forward - together, free, and unbowed.

A must-read on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

The novel suggests that truth and liberty can endure when brave individuals stand against tyranny and refuse to accept official narratives without question.

+++++CRITICAL REVIEW+++++

Banner of Dawn merges a suspenseful modern thriller with a profound exploration of American history and political philosophy. It elegantly exposes the tension between liberty and control, the individual and the state, and truth and deception. The story's vivid depiction of secret societies, government surveillance, and a hidden flag serves as a metaphor for the ongoing struggle to preserve freedom and the authentic American identity.

The protagonists' personal journey reflects the larger narrative of awakening to historical reality and fighting for liberty in a world increasingly monitored and manipulated. The work emphasizes that knowledge of true history and active vigilance are essential to maintaining freedom, making the price of liberty eternal vigilance itself.

FAST-PACED, THRILLING ADVENTURE -- A GREAT NOVEL AND CLASSIC MYSTERY in one stunning work ... Francis Pio's masterful historical fiction reveals the true meaning of the American Revolution.

Pio brilliantly balances historical intrigue with contemporary thriller pacing. You'll feel the adrenaline as Hack evades federal agents, the heartbreak when tragedy strikes, and the romance rekindling between two souls who never stopped loving each other. From secret Sons of Liberty meetings to daring prison rescues, from Professor Redmand's underground hall of forbidden knowledge to high-speed chases on military vessels, every page crackles with tension. Perfect for readers who loved The Da Vinci Code, National Treasure, Foucault's Pendulum and 1984.

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BANNER OF DAWN is available from Excelsior in paperback, hardcover, and eboo

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