Norman Brewer's 'January 6: A Novel' Offers Free eBook Exploring Domestic Terrorism Threat

Norman Brewer, a bestselling author and former award-winning Washington journalist, is set to offer his latest political thriller, 'January 6: A Novel,' as a free eBook from August 14 to August 16, 2024, on Amazon. The novel presents a fictional yet alarmingly plausible scenario of how the events of January 6, 2021, could have unfolded with potentially catastrophic consequences for American democracy.

Brewer's work has garnered praise from high-profile figures, including General Michael Hayden, a retired four-star Air Force general and former director of the CIA and National Security Agency. Hayden commented that the novel "underscores my worries that the assault on the Capitol could happen again, defiling our freedoms and threatening our democracy."

The novel's plot revolves around a President's rally that transforms into a mob storming the Capitol. Right-wing extremists take the House Speaker hostage, leading to a standoff and domestic terrorist attacks. The narrative explores the President's consideration of declaring martial law to restore order and potentially justify refusing to leave office.

Ron Cohen, former managing editor of UPI, lauded Brewer's storytelling, stating, "Journalist/novelist Norm Brewer has masterfully combined both those skills in a cracklingly good narrative of the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol."

The Midwest Book Review emphasized the novel's relevance to current political tensions, describing it as providing "genuine and vivid insider glimpses of what might come next in 2024 in real life." The review suggests that the book is "essential reading for those with interest in politics, terrorism, freedom, and the future of the United States of America."

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mari Eder praised the novel's ability to immerse readers in the events, stating that it "will enthrall, frighten, and draw in the reader to feel as though they are inside the events of the day and leave them gasping with the awareness of what might well have been."

'January 6: A Novel' is the third book in Brewer's Anti-Hero Rebellions series, following 'Blending In: A Tale of Homegrown Terrorism' and 'Killer Politics: A Satirical Tale of Homegrown Terrorism.' The series explores themes of domestic terrorism and political extremism in the United States.

Brewer's background as a Washington journalist and his experience as Director of Employee Communications at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration have informed his writing, providing a unique perspective on domestic terrorism and the political landscape.

The novel's exploration of a potential armed insurrection in the United States highlights the serious threats such an event could pose to democratic institutions, civil stability, and the global economy. By offering this work for free, Brewer aims to reach a wide audience and spark important discussions about the fragility of democracy and the dangers of political extremism.

Readers interested in obtaining the free eBook version of 'January 6: A Novel' can visit Norman Brewer's Amazon author page during the promotional period. The book is also available in paperback and audiobook formats through various retailers.