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Three of this week’s selections in Newsmax Rising Bestsellers depict America in peril. The first exposes the dangers of career politicians, and the second concentrates on one career politician in particular — the current president and his family. The third illustrates that authoritarianism results when the public no longer cherishes the most fundamental right of a free society — freedom of speech. Finally, a bestselling sports writer tells the story of gridiron glory fading into football failure. But there is also the novel of the week, the latest installment of a fictional character brought to life by a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author.
“Judgment Prey,” by John Sandford (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
In the 33rd installment of John Sandford’s gripping “Prey” series of novels, Minnesota-based protagonist Lucas Davenport and his partner, Virgil Flowers, pick up where the FBI left off on the murder of a wealthy federal judge and his two sons. Every initially promising lead takes the pair to a dead end, just as they had for local law enforcement and the FBI. They eventually surmise that each misdirection might lead them to the truth. “What makes this series compelling is Sandford’s excellent writing,” wrote Bob B., reviewing for Amazon. “The plot moves briskly. The descriptions are rich and evocative. And the dialogue, particularly between Davenport and his sidekick, Virgil flowers, is spot on, and funny.” [Fiction]
“Breaking Biden: Exposing the Hidden Forces and Secret Money Machine Behind Joe Biden, His Family, and His Administration,” by Alex Marlow (Threshold Editions)
This book is the result of the Breitbart News Network editor-in-chief’s in-depth investigation into the people and organizations behind President Joe Biden’s decisions that have devastated the American public while empowering and enriching the global elite and Biden cronies and family members. Marlow, who also wrote the New York Times bestselling “Breaking the News,” reveals new details, including:
- The secret cadre of consultants running Biden’s Washington.
- How Biden sold America’s intellectual property to communist China.
- The unreported and audacious reason the underwhelming, under-qualified, and unpopular Kamala Harris was chosen to be vice president.
- All the ways the Bidens bag cash on the family name.
“I learned so much about the corruption in Washington and about the state of my country,” wrote Jennifer Rast, reviewing for Amazon. “I couldn’t put it down.” [Nonfiction]
“Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” by Heather Cox Richardson (Viking)
In recent years, America’s ideals have been relentlessly attacked — particularly for language — by a small group of wealthy, powerful people and entities. They are replacing our rich history with false narratives such as “The 1619 Project” and weaponizing language with cancel culture. “In this amazing book Heather Cox Richardson weaves an accurate and insightful narrative of our American story,” wrote Jim Vangerud, reviewing for Amazon. “She exposes those who have stood against American democracy in the past and present, and those who have stood tall against their efforts to deny the rights promised to all Americans in the Declaration of Independence. The American story is still being written and it is up to all of us to contribute to its promise and potential.” [Nonfiction]
“Filthy Rich Politicians: The Swamp Creatures, Latte Liberals, and Ruling-Class Elites Cashing in on America,” by Matt Lewis (Center Street)
What was envisioned by America’s founders as a government of “citizen politicians,” who spend a few years in Washington and then return to home their real occupations, has since devolved into a cabal of “latte liberals, ivy league populists, insider traders, trust-fund babies, and swamp creatures” working in their own self-interests. Politics has since become a rich man’s game where “the rich get elected and the elected get rich.”
“(Matt) Lewis has a deeply informed and well-researched grasp of the problem he identifies,” writes Joel Miller, reviewing for Amazon. “He takes his readers on a journey of discovery and lays out his responses. And because of his even-handed approach, you sense the only agenda he’s pushing is an honest reckoning for all involved.” [Nonfiction]
“Once a Giant: A Story of Victory, Tragedy, and Life After Football,” by Gary Myers (Public Affairs)
In 1986, the New York Giants made the transition from a mediocre team to Super Bowl champions, and friendships among the players and coaches developed and endured through chronic pain from old injuries, substance abuse, and breakups and reconciliation. Given unprecedented access to coaches and players, Gary Myers offers readers the true inside story of these champions, and the friendships that developed through thick and thin. “I grew up as a Giants fan, but after 15 years of lousy football, I had enough,” said James McDonough, reviewing foe Amazon. “And Gary Myers has all that story in here too. These players achieved a lot on the field, but the punishment they took led to many difficulties later in life. Interesting how the team captain is still the captain, and how (Coach Bill) Parcells continues to look after his guys. The story of the Mara brothers and the family split was something I didn’t know. This is a great read for professional football fans.” [Nonfiction]