Michael C Bland’s The Price of Rebellion is the masterful second installment of The Price of Trilogy. A powerful work of science fiction, the story follows engineer Dray Quintero as he embarks on a heroic journey to overthrow a totalitarian government and protect his family. A cautionary tale of the decay of democratic systems, the book serves as a chilling reminder of how technology can be used against us, if we’re not careful.
“My goal was to provide a vision of the future that is very plausible and scary, yet has hope,” says author Michael C. Bland. A best-selling, multi-award-winning author, Bland specializes in writing fast-paced thrillers grounded in reality. A story that both entertains and enlightens, The Price of Rebellion showcases the harrowing reality of what the future could be in a way that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned. “I wanted to show how in the future, it may be very difficult to protect those we love.”
Set in 2047, the story picks up in a near-future America where society is being controlled by the government using a surveillance network engineered by Dray, along with neural nets implanted in citizens’ heads, to broadcast propaganda. After publicly revealing the dangers of the mandated implants, Dray is named an enemy of the state and joins an uprising to overthrow the government. In a race to stay alive long enough to thwart the government’s plot and protect his family, Dray is told his younger daughter, who he thought was dead, still lives. With the country’s future in the balance, he’s forced to choose between fighting the rebellion and chasing a desperate hope to find her.
The book weaves together several standout features that put it in a class of its own. Bland’s writing is fast-paced and immediate, with many scenes that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The protagonist, Dray, is a carefully crafted hero that readers will understand and relate to. In addition, themes of technology, family, disinformation, and freedom tie the work together in a memorable way, showing that life, no matter how challenging, always finds a way to continue.
The Price of Rebellion has received positive reviews from well-renowned literary organizations, authors, and reviewers around the world. Kirkus Reviews writes, “The adrenaline-fueled, laser-focused storyline never lets up, resulting in an undeniable page-turner.” The Independent Book Review writes, “This book is Tom Clancy meets George Orwell.” In addition, Readers Favorite writes, “This book is jam-packed with action, as well as regret, guilt, love, and pain. This exhilarating tale is exceptionally well-written and innovative.”
In times of unprecedented change and uncertainty, The Price of Rebellion serves as a harrowing reminder of the risks and wonders of technology, and how being complacent can result in the loss of our freedom. Available for sale on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, and other online bookstores, fans of science fiction and political thrillers are encouraged to purchase their copy today: https://www.amazon.com/Price-Rebellion-Trilogy/dp/1960076744/
About the Author
Michael’s debut novel, The Price of Safety was published in 2020. Though released during a global pandemic, The Price of Safety reached #7 in Amazon’s rankings for Dystopian novels and received Finalist awards three times: by the Indie Book Awards for both Science Fiction and Thriller, and by National Indie Excellence Awards for New Fiction. The second novel in the trilogy, The Price of Rebellion, was released on May 16, 2023. It was chosen as The Best Science Fiction Novel of the Year by Indies Today.Elizabeth, one of his short stories, won Honorable Mention in Writer’s Digest 2015 Popular Fiction Awards contest, and two of the short stories he edited have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. Another story he edited was adapted into an award-winning film.
Michael is also a founding member and the secretary of BookPod, an invitation-only online group of professional writers. He pens the BookPod newsletter, where he celebrates the success of their members, which include award-winning writers, filmmakers, journalists, and bestselling authors. He currently lives in Florida.
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