An Act of Self-Defense

by Erne Lewis http://ernelewis.com/

A high octane, adrenaline-powered debut novel set 10 years in the future when four angry individuals choose deadly force to enact a term limits revolution in Congress.

ISBN: 978-0-9828205-0-6

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The Story Behind the Book

The idea for the novel sprang from my not-so-hypothetical question that I have asked of many think-tank libertarians. The question remains unanswered. If we are losing our liberties at an increasing rate, do we take up arms against those who increase their power at the expense of our rights and liberties? The founding fathers gave us the second amendment in the Constitution to provide us the means to defend ourselves from our government and in their speeches and letters they made clear it would someday be necessary.

The question is important; the novel is intended to start that discussion. I do not believe that we are at the point where any form of armed conflict would be justified, but we may get there much sooner than we realize. Thoughtful discussion and forethought are critical. My greatest hope is that the novel will inspire readers to examine their positions on the subject and more generally on the subject of liberty. Of course I am extremely pleased that readers have also found the novel exciting.

A high octane, adrenaline-powered debut novel. Lewis puts the reader into the most important issues we face today. He tells the story in a way that puts us there naturally with well developed and intriguing characters at war with a smothering and corrupt government. It's a powerful argument for individual liberty that kept me reading until I finished. And still, two weeks later I can't stop thinking about it. Lewis has created an exceptional novel that leaves no doubt he is a writer with a bright future. David Thomas Reida, Denver, CO

I was up very late last night reading An Act of Self-Defense. A few novels, such as Atlas Shrugged, have changed the world view of many people. This novel strikes me as one of these. I wholeheartedly encourage others to buy and read this wonderful book. Tom Cannon

I rarely finish books quickly but I read An Act of Self-Defense in little more than a day, literally unable to stop. This novel is so good, so fast paced and compellingly presented, that friends you buy it for will not even realize they've been immersed in liberty's brine until they emerge pleasantly and fully pickled. And they will have discovered a stronger love for liberty and for those who defend it than they ever knew before. The communiques to Congress and the public from the libertarian protagonists are among the most concise explanations of libertarianism I've ever read. Kudos to Erne Lewis for his compelling and thrilling first novel. Brett Wilhelm

This book kept me on the edge of my seat! There was so much interesting information that really makes you think. Thank you to Erne for writing such a captivating book. E. M.

I read An Act of Self-Defense in one day, not because I am a fast reader, but because I could not put it down until almost midnight. I have always liked Tom Clancy novels and Erne Lewis is cast in the same mold. Not only is this a fast paced edge-of-your-seat read, it draws a fact based picture of an out-of-control central government that is possible and frightening to contemplate. Penncove

I absolutely could not put the book down until I got to the last page at 4:30 a.m. A "page-turner" from page 1 right to the end. Suspense, intrigue, fast-moving, provocative....and to think that this is only his first book! Karen Pratt

It is amazing to me that this is a first novel for Erne Lewis. What a talent! This book flows with skill and confidence as from a seasoned, award-winning writer. I found it to be all at once thought-provoking, eye-opening, prophetic, exciting and inspiring. I believe that Thomas Jefferson is thinking Mr. Lewis has done a great job "carrying the torch" for the "land of the free and the home of the brave". I was not able to put down this fast-paced, gripping, political cliff-hanger. I shall be sending copies to thinking, open-minded family members, friends and acquaintances who love our country and Liberty. It would make a great film!!! I sincerely thank Mr. Lewis for this exceptional and timely literary piece. Julie M Harry, Manhattan Beach, CA.

Plicata Press Editor's Note:

We are not a Libertarian Press. We are a cooperative press dedicated to helping local and regional writers produce and print their work. We chose to publish Erne's book because he wrote a balanced story with serious consequences for the choices and actions of his characters. Erne worked hard to produce a novel that expressed his beliefs and concerns in a way that would keep readers turning pages and leave them thinking about what he wrote. Positive reviews are pouring in from readers across the country. Jan Walker, Plicata Press Editorial Director