The Last Defender: A Novel - Softcover

Pearson, Travis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1483465853 ISBN 13: 9781483465852

Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services, 2017

Synopsis

Soon after a population desperate for change elects a charismatic yet radical government leader, people begin vanishing without media coverage or bodies to recover. As the new socialist leader rules without compassion, steals the wealth of the country, and controls every aspect of the citizens' lives, one man decides to take action. Brent Stevens, a brilliant researcher intent on unlocking the power of the mind, lived a perfect middle-class existence before the new government robbed him of everything and attacked his only friend. Determined to help humankind, he launches a revolt against the all-powerful government. But when he is stonewalled by a powerful bureaucracy determined to institute their brutal agenda, Brent must become the country's last defender. As he bravely challenges a dark destiny, the clock ticks away as he wonders if he can save his country-and its people-from a bleak future.

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Review:

"This novel gives you a lot to think about such as how far would you go to save humanity and/or the person you love?"-- Reviewed by Renee Guill for Readers' Favorite
"Travis Pearson gives us a protagonist who turns from a mild-mannered scientist/researcher into the avenging angel of all of society's ills."-- Reviewed by Grant Leishman for Readers' Favorite 
"Pearson writes a compelling story; ...The protagonist is a man with high hopes and dreams of a brighter tomorrow. However, to achieve these dreams, he must use his invented powers. Thus, an urban legend is born. In a world where superheroes are all the rage, The Last Defender doesn't disappoint."-- Reviewed by Cheryl E. Rodriguez for Readers' Favorite 
 

"All in all, Pearson's The Last Defender is a cautionary tale dosed with fantastical elements about totalitarianism that is frighteningly relevant to our world today."-- Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite

"Seamlessly blending social commentary, dystopian science fiction and thrilling action, this novel casts a wide net in terms of a potential audience. The ability to intertwine an elaborate fiction with a frightening hint at our own reality makes Pearson a voice to be reckoned with. Readers will tear through the fight scenes, suspenseful passages and last-minute rescues that overflow in this action-packed novel. Pearson has created a quick, thought-provoking and edge-of-your-seat thriller that will certainly please his long-time fans, and likely attract plenty of new ones." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★

About this edition

• Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1483465853
• ISBN 13: 9781483465852
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136