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The Punishments
by Jb Winsor

Published: 2016-07-01
Paperback : 308 pages
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In the world of the near future, who will control your life?

Senator William Thatcher
votes to do the right thing and learns no good deed goes unpunished.The head of a new government agency threatens to kidnap his eleven yearold son, Billy, if Thatcher doesn't play along.
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Introduction

In the world of the near future, who will control your life?

Senator William Thatcher
votes to do the right thing and learns no good deed goes unpunished.The head of a new government agency threatens to kidnap his eleven yearold son, Billy, if Thatcher doesn't play along.

Carol Thatcher, chafes under new restrictions against women and is threatened by themysterious appearance of a woman who might have been Thatcher's formerlover. What does the woman want of Thatcher?

Jamila, a cultural attache at the Moroccan Embassy, is blackmailed to save herdaughter by smuggling a suitcase nuclear weapon into America.

Reverend John is on a direct mission from God to convert unbelievers - no matter how many he has to terrorize and kill.

The Punishments is funny, unexpected, horrifying and altogether convincing. It is at once a scathing satire, entertaining and a dire warning.

A page-turning thriller, packed with suspense. The Punishments is a must read for fans of Margaret Atwood, George Orwell and Suzanne Collins.

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Felix hoped her heavy dark makeup; cotton in her cheeks would fool the cameras. Vertical snake-like slits in bright blue contact lenses would help distort her eyes. Still, she didn’t dare look at the sky. There might be drones. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

What could have Senator Thatcher done different to protect his family and nation?

Could something like this happen in America?

If so, what could you do as an individual, do to prevent it?

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by frances k. (see profile) 11/17/16

Overall people felt the timing was appropriate, the premise for the book is good, however the writing lacks sophistication and the characters needed to be developed further. The group also f... (read more)

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