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    Ameristocracy
    Ameristocracy
    Ameristocracy
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    Ameristocracy

    By Paul Moxham

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    When a conspiracy theorist cop stumbles upon the secret society responsible for the assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy, he becomes convinced that they now have the newly elected President squarely in their cross-hairs. But with the clock ticking and danger lurking around every corner, the truth proves to be much closer to him than he ever imagined.

    This novella, a political thriller, will suit anyone that loves conspiracies.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPaul Moxham
    Release dateAug 10, 2012
    ISBN9781476176284
    Ameristocracy
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    Paul Moxham

    Paul Moxham hails from Australia. He has written four novels, two novellas, and two short stories. Sign up for when he releases a new book - http://eepurl.com/tC4_v Check out his official website for more info - www.paulmoxham.com

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    • 4/5
      I really enjoyed this book. I have always been intrigued by the Kennedy assassination and this was right up there. Even if the plot seems like it cannot be real it can put a small seed of doubt in your mind as to the workings of today's government.
    • 3/5
      Nice conspiracy story. Fast paced and a quick read.One thing I did not like very much was the fact that it sometimes read a bit like a movie or comic, with lots of 'BLAM!' and 'BANG!'s during the action scenes. The action scenes make up quite a big part of the novel, and sometimes I just got a bit daunted by the number of noises and exclamations that made up the descriptions. Other than that, I thought it was a fun read, not too complex or anything, but nice enough.
    • 3/5
      If you like conspiracy theories and short fast-moving stories with plenty of action, then this is the book for you.Having said that, the plot is a little unbelievable - think Dan Brown on a budget - and I would have preferred a lot more detail about the history of the Ameristocracy itself and what it was doing before and since the assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy to give them more weight in the story than just as a bunch of faceless "baddies". For example, what exactly is the "Renewed Society" program which is the catalyst for a full-blown assault on the Presidency?Still, Paul Moxham writes his action scenes well. They are very visual and his style is very reminiscent of Matthew Reilly.Ameristocracy is an enjoyable, quick read and if you were a younger (teen) reader I'd probably give it a rating of 3 1/2 rather than 3.
    • 3/5
      This book was a fun read. Conspiracy theories abound and the high energy and rapid pace make for a great afternoon of reading.
    • 5/5
      Ameristocracy is fast paced and exciting. The novella kept me reading to the end. Paul Maxham writes stories that could easily be made into a movie. Keep writing Paul!!
    • 3/5
      It's an action based story without a lot of profoundness. It's more the shooting between the good and bad guys. I miss a good story behind it. The reading was more like watching a 'crime' serie on the TV. For all those who like action, shooting and so on they'll probably like this story.
    • 3/5
      Ameristocracy is a wonderful, albeit common, concept; secret societies commanding a supposed democracy, scandals bigger than the country that they take place in. Written by an Australian, (and when read by an American) it is interesting to see how outsiders view our government, even if it is a fictional conspiracy theory. Moxham clearly did his research when it comes to the structure of the U.S. government, which sounds trivial but, if he had failed to do so, the story would've fell flat.The main character, Jack, is thoroughly developed and draws one into an otherwise improbable story. Said story, while short, showcases the author's ability to create a fictional world along with a conflict and build upon that conflict to bring the novella to a conclusion.The only criticism I can come up with is the inclusion of seemingly unnecessary details and exclusion of ideas that make one think "Okay, well what about that?"Overall, this is a quick, refreshing read that allows one to temporarily have explanation for otherwise catastrophic events in U.S. presidential history.
    • 5/5
      This book was thoroughly enjoyable. The plot was believable and the characters were *real*. they could have been a little more developed but they were still interesting. There was enough mystery in it to keep you interested while also allowing the reader to keep up with what is happening. The one thing I noticed and did not understand was the ages of the characters added after each was introduced to the storyline. Their ages were extraneous and added nothing to the story (with the exception of the 12 year old boy). I wish it had been longer. I didn't want it to end. Mr. Moxham did a wonderful job with this book. I give it a 4-1/2 stars.
    • 4/5
      I'll start with the one terrible thing about this story. It was just to short. I really enjoyed the story and only had a couple problems with it. One was Mr. Moxhams use of the charactors ages, the other was that you really didn't know the charactors. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next though and it was hard to put down. Please think about paper and not electronic. I'm going to have to go by a Kindle just so I can down load this story. To Mr. Moxham, Thank you for helping me read your wonderful story. I did enjoy it.

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    Ameristocracy - Paul Moxham

    Ameristocracy

    By

    Paul Moxham

    Copyright © 2012 Paul Moxham

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    When a conspiracy theorist cop stumbles upon the secret society responsible for the assassinations of Lincoln and Kennedy, he becomes convinced that they now have the newly elected President squarely in their crosshairs.

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    Prologue

    Baltimore, Maryland, 1865

    As the sun slowly sets over the fields of Baltimore, a number of men of great power and influence are congregating in a private library. The walls are lined with hardbound texts while leather-appointed seats cover the floor space.

    One such man, a middle aged man with a bushy beard, commands all attention as he struts back and forth in his sharp suit, his thumbs hooked into his vest. Gentlemen, we all agree our nation has been led astray. This usurper has turned our guns against our own and threatens to transform an inferior class of citizenry into full-fledged Americans. The bloodline of the Ameristocracy has for a century reigned over this great nation, but with his actions, this man threatens to steal our divine right to lead.

    He pauses as hurumphs and um-hmms are heard from the assembled men. He then continues. So by the power of our sacred order, I hereby enter a motion that we eliminate this man.

    He glances around the room. No one answers aloud. Instead, each man puts a single hand upon their knee, tapping identical gold rings as their response. Rings with a symbol that looks like it’s part flag, part crown emblazoned upon them. The decision is unanimous.

    The leader nods. Good. I have taken the liberty of enlisting a man of uncompromised vitriol to do our bidding.... Mr. John Wilkes Booth. He motions to the rear of the room and the assembled men shift in their seat to see John Booth, standing hat-in-hand, eyes lowered in reverence to the men before him.

    A few nights later in the Ford theatre, Booth barricades a doorway behind him. He casts his eyes upon the entry to the presidential box. It’s unguarded.

    He leans back against the wall. Sweat beads along his hairline and his breath quickens. A trembling hand unbuttons his jacket and reaches inside.

    Eyes closed, Booth listens to faint sounds of the play in progress - an actor waiting for his cue.

    Nearby, in the presidential box, President Lincoln, his wife Mary, and guests Henry Rathbone and Clara Harris chuckle in good humor as they watch a performance of Our American Cousin.

    On the stage, an actor speaks his line. Don't know the manners of good society, eh? Well, I guess I know enough to turn you inside out, old gal; you sockdologizing old man-trap!

    The crowd erupts in laughter as Booth rushes onto the balcony, eyes wide as he produces a pistol. He fires a shot through Lincoln’s head!

    Lincoln slumps in his rocking chair and Rathbone bounds over to stop Booth, the commotion quickly evolving into panic and screaming that fills the theatre…

    Baltimore, Maryland, 1963

    The same study. Same furniture. Same sacred texts on the shelves. But a different set of men. The attire is still impressive, the demeanor still stern, as a new leader speaks to his compatriots. Gentlemen, we have long stood in the background, wielding power and control as is our divine right through blood, but just as what happened a century ago, our control is being threatened by a man fearful of military entanglements, swayed by his brother to acquiesce to the wishes of the an inferior race and class. The time has come, gentlemen, to do the deed again. I hereby enter the motion.

    The men tap their rings, the exact same rings that counted votes a hundred years before, on their knees.

    The new leader nods. So we are decided.

    A few days later, in downtown Dallas, President Kennedy’s motorcade rolls through the streets. In an upstairs room of a nearby building, a gun-wielding Lee Harvey Oswald, leans out of a window.

    He waits as the motorcade rolls past, then he squeezes the trigger… Blam!

    Panic ensues. Screaming. Running. Chaos...

    Chapter 1

    Washington D.C, Present Day

    Riiiinnnggg! The blare of an alarm hits a liquor store. Strobe lights flicker. An angry shopkeeper stands in the doorway, clutching a handgun. Thief!

    He turns and sees a D.C. Police Cruiser round the corner, red-and-blue lights flashing, siren whooping. The shopkeeper hides his handgun behind his back and hooks a finger down the street. He went that way.

    The cruiser continues down the alleyway where, covered head-to-toe in black - jeans, hoodie, even sneakers - the thief scrambles down an alley. He crashes into a row of trash cans, barely able to keep on his feet. He doesn’t even look back as the police cruiser rolls up behind him.

    Behind the wheel is Officer Maggie Templeton. She’s good looking, in her 30’s, and sweet but strong. In the passenger seat is the handsome but high-strung Jack Mitchell, thirty seven, a mop of brown hair covering his head.

    Before the cruiser even comes to a stop, Jack throws open the door and jumps out to give chase.

    Maggie yells out. Mitchell, wait!

    But Jack’s long gone as he chases the thief down the alleyway, barreling through the same set of trash cans as he goes. Like the thief, Jack almost loses his footing, but he manages to stay up.

    When he looks up again, the thief is throwing something back at him. Jack braces as a shoe hits him in the face. When he realizes what it is, it just seems to make him madder. Now he really jumps into action.

    Freeze! Jack lurches forward, jumps up

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