Norman Brewer's 'January 6: A Novel' Available for Free on Amazon, Sheds Light on Domestic Terrorism

Bestselling author Norman Brewer has announced that his latest political thriller, 'January 6: A Novel,' will be available at no charge in ebook form from August 14 through August 16, 2024, on Amazon. The novel has garnered attention for its vivid and chilling portrayal of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, presenting a fictional yet plausible scenario that underscores the persistent threat of domestic terrorism.

General Michael Hayden, retired four-star Air Force general and former director of the CIA and National Security Agency, emphasized the novel's significance, stating, "January 6: A Novel underscores my worries that the assault on the Capitol could happen again, defiling our freedoms and threatening our democracy." This sentiment highlights the broader implications of the book, which go beyond fiction to touch on real-world concerns about democratic stability and civil unrest.

Norman Brewer, a former award-winning Washington journalist, uses his extensive background to craft a compelling narrative. Ron Cohen, former managing editor of UPI, commented, "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. His terrorists might be fictional characters, but he has so skillfully woven them into the horrors of that day you will feel like you've known them all your life."

The novel describes how a Presidential rally morphs into a mob that storms the Capitol, with right-wing extremists taking the House Speaker hostage and unleashing domestic terrorist attacks. The President contemplates declaring martial law to restore order and justify refusing to leave office. This scenario, though fictional, draws unsettling parallels to real events and raises questions about the future of American democracy.

Midwest Book Review noted the novel's relevance, stating, "Although a work of fiction, 'January 6: A Novel' provides genuine and vivid insider glimpses of what might come next in 2024 in real life. All kingdoms, empires, and nations throughout history have risen, flourished, and then fallen. America may not be an exception." This perspective underscores the importance of the novel as essential reading for those interested in politics, terrorism, and the future of the United States.

Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mari Eder remarked on the novel's impact, saying, "Everyone who watched the events of January 6th unfold live on television that day in Washington knows how close this country came to total calamity. Norman Brewer's take on the events of that day is fiction, but only barely so. 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."

G. J. Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of 'A World Undone,' added, "Drawing on skills honed as a Washington journalist, building on his exhaustive knowledge of what happened at the Capitol on that horrendous January day, Norman Brewer spins an all-too-plausible tale showing how easily events could have followed a worse course, with consequences even more ominous for the future of our democracy. The result is a great read and a work of genuine value."

'January 6: A Novel' is the third book in the 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 upheaval, making it highly relevant in today's turbulent political landscape.

The ebook version of 'January 6: A Novel' will be available for free from August 14 to August 16, 2024, on Amazon at this link.