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In America, Mike Bond captures a moment when everything felt possible and unstable at once. Youth, rebellion, and idealism take shape amid rapid cultural change and national uncertainty.
About the Book:
Four young people step into adulthood as
the country around them struggles to redefine itself. Troy, an orphan,
discovers joy in family and dreams of exploration beyond the known world. Tara
finds her future through music, her voice echoing the spirit of change and
rebellion. Mick, Troy’s brother, questions authority as athletic success
collides with the realities of war. Daisy pursues equality, service, and
understanding through activism and study. Their intersecting paths reflect a
generation caught between hope and heartbreak, shaped by a time that promised
freedom while demanding sacrifice.
Meet the Author:
Mike Bond is the author of nearly a dozen
bestselling novels and an ecologist, war and human rights journalist,
award-winning poet, and international energy expert. His work spans more than
thirty countries across seven continents, often drawn from firsthand
experiences in remote, dangerous, and war-torn regions. His novels are praised
worldwide for their intricate plots, vivid settings, and explosive pacing. His
reporting has covered wars, revolutions, terrorism, and major environmental
crises. Learn more at his website.
