Within the Grasp of Ordinary

By Jeremy Andersen

Welcome to 2242.The United Earth Directorate has weathered countless crises in the past 200 years since the signing of the UNITED ACT. The greatest challenge, a series of independence movements which originated in far-flung colonies have inched closer to the cradle of civilization.Philip Andersen is the youngest child of General Thomas Andersen, who is stationed in high orbit above the terraforming Mars. Humanity's second home has been beset with a series of terrorist attacks and is not far from outright rebellion. When Philip's older twin brothers die, his father attempts to repair an estranged relationship.Nathan Welch is the middle child of Senator David Welch, a politician who has long wanted to claim the Presidency. Senator Welch understands the movement towards independence is dividing point but believes a strong push towards home rule is in the best interest for the species.Tristan Beck is the only child of Devin Beck, a lawyer who has served two different political administrations. Attempting to bond with his son, Devin plans a boating trip and allows Tristan to invite his friends.A freak storm catches Devin, his teenage son and friends off-guard, and lives will forever be altered. General Andersen and Senator Welch must delicately handle a full plate of political opposition, military insubordination and rebellion on the home-front, all while vying for the competing visions for the future of the Directorate and humanity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1522022627
• ISBN13: 9781522022626
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 494 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.1" x 5.5"