New America Series by Richard Stephenson

BOOK ONE in the NEW AMERICA series.What would it take for the United States to fall from within? In a not too distant future, America is put to the test. With the American people deep in The Second Great Depression and two of the most powerful hurricanes on record to contend with, the United States is in no condition to deal with hidden terrorists on its soil, maniacal politicians, and the most formidable military threat the world has seen since the Third Reich... moreBOOK ONE in the NEW AMERICA series.What would it take for the United States to fall from within? In a not too distant future, America is put to the test. With the American people deep in The Second Great Depression and two of the most powerful hurricanes on record to contend with, the United States is in no condition to deal with hidden terrorists on its soil, maniacal politicians, and the most formidable military threat the world has seen since the Third Reich. This is the story of three men from three very different walks of life: Howard Beck, the world's richest man, also diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome; Richard Dupree, ex-Navy SEAL turned escaped convict; and Maxwell Harris, a crippled, burned-out chief of police of a small Texas town. At first, they must overcome their own struggles and fight for their survival against impossible odds. In the end, the unlikely trio must band together to save their beloved country from COLLAPSE. Empires topple. Nations crumble. Civilization is fragile. In 2027, America will fall. less

Three convicts have escaped from Highland Valley State Prison, a supermax penitentiary located in southeastern California. James "Spider" Littleton has parted ways with his fellow escapees, Richard "Killer" Dupree and Billy "Tank" Bratchett, and is going to take his chances on his own in the town of Highland Valley.Highland Valley is not without it's dangers for the escaped felon... moreThree convicts have escaped from Highland Valley State Prison, a supermax penitentiary located in southeastern California. James "Spider" Littleton has parted ways with his fellow escapees, Richard "Killer" Dupree and Billy "Tank" Bratchett, and is going to take his chances on his own in the town of Highland Valley.Highland Valley is not without it's dangers for the escaped felon. The town holds the only signs of civilization for miles and the population is made up of prison guards that would shoot an escaped inmate on sight. Will Spider pull off a daring escape from Highland Valley, or should have taken his chances with Dupree in the desert and made a break for Las Vegas? less

Book two in the New America Series.Eighteen months after the Collapse of 2027, the former United States is divided. On one side is the evil and tyrannical Unified American Empire, controlled by President Simon Sterling, the man responsible for the death of the last legitimate president, Malcolm Powers.On the other side, President Howard Beck controls the Pacific States of America, the last hope for democracy and freedom... moreBook two in the New America Series.Eighteen months after the Collapse of 2027, the former United States is divided. On one side is the evil and tyrannical Unified American Empire, controlled by President Simon Sterling, the man responsible for the death of the last legitimate president, Malcolm Powers.On the other side, President Howard Beck controls the Pacific States of America, the last hope for democracy and freedom. The two adversaries become embroiled in a bitter game of deception, betrayal, and espionage while battling an even more imposing menace that could easily destroy the very nation they are both desperately fighting to control.Show more Show less less

Eleven years after the collapse of 2027, the former United States is shell of its former glory. Four years of war with the Chinese have left the once great nation in shambles and dissolved the Pacific States of America, the last beacon of hope and the legacy of the its founder, Howard Beck. The only hope to restoring civilization rests in the hands of Richard Dupree and Maxwell Harris... moreEleven years after the collapse of 2027, the former United States is shell of its former glory. Four years of war with the Chinese have left the once great nation in shambles and dissolved the Pacific States of America, the last beacon of hope and the legacy of the its founder, Howard Beck. The only hope to restoring civilization rests in the hands of Richard Dupree and Maxwell Harris. The two men must overcome their differences and fight their way across a lawless and desolate land to face an adversary that will stop at nothing to rebuild society for his own evil gain. less