Jefferson's Reckoning

By Khattar Hatoum

Jefferson's Reckoning is a bold work of philosophical fiction that reimagines the return of Thomas Jefferson-not as a hero or a ghost, but as a conscience summoned to confront the unfinished revolution he helped begin. Through haunting encounters with history, dialogues with the dead, and the metaphysical presence of Shakhatar, Jefferson is compelled to reconcile intellect with empathy, freedom with hypocrisy, and legacy with truth.

Moving between the corridors of Monticello and the chaos of the modern Republic, this visionary narrative transforms history into introspection-a mirror in which a divided nation is invited to rediscover its shared moral foundations. Blending philosophy, psychology, and poetic storytelling, Jefferson's Reckoning explores how redemption begins not in ideology or power, but in awareness, humility, and mutual responsibility.

At a time of deep polarization, the novel offers a rare space for reflection rather than reaction, dialogue rather than division. It calls readers beyond partisan identity toward a renewed understanding of citizenship, conscience, and common purpose.

More than a historical reimagining, the book is a philosophical act of remembrance-a call to awaken the moral architecture of democracy, restore faith in shared values, and reimagine unity through truth and empathy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPS3WV8D
• ISBN13: 9798295643828
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Urban Publishing Club
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"