The Second Convention: America, 2036

By Douglas E. Congdon

Is Thomas Jefferson right? Does the tree of liberty need to be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants? Tom Powell is going to find out. He is the local leader of the Revolutionary Party, and he gives a speech on July 4th that causes a brawl. Now he is being arrested for inciting a riot. His work and marriage are at risk. But he can't quit the Party. There's too much at stake. Climate change and the political divisions in America in 2036 have brought the country to the brink of civil war. Militias are on the rise, starvation looms, and revolution is on everyone's lips. Tom wants radical change in the government, but he wants it without blood in the streets. He takes his team to the Second Constitutional Convention in Columbia, South Carolina. Can he persuade enough delegates to adopt his vision? Tensions flare and tempers run high amid the turmoil and shifting alliances of this historic Convention. Tom must confront his own biases and navigate political intrigue, personal vendettas, and ideological divides. Powerful forces oppose him, determined to maintain the status quo. "The Second Convention" is a fast-paced novel of high-stakes politics, moral dilemmas, and the fierce battle for the soul of the nation. In a time of uncertainty and division, will this unlikely hero and the delegates create a new Constitution to steer America in the 21st century?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D5V253J3
• ISBN13: 9798324665524
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 307 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"