About this ebook
The murder of a southern Latino man, the nation’s first homicide, sparks controversy when an initial report claiming the target was a U.S. fugitive is revealed to be disinformation spread by a local militia leader. Despite the victim being a longtime resident, rumors of a fugitive incursion dominate public discourse. The media amplifies this false narrative, fueling nationwide fear and distrust. Polarizing rhetoric exposes cultural resentment and an identity crisis over the ideals of secession and what it means to be Independent.
Amid the turmoil, Roman’s journey turns deeply personal when he reconnects with Kat Taylor, a woman from his past. But love, like politics, is never simple. They eventually move to a remote farmhouse, which amplifies their challenges, mirroring the nation’s growing discord and conflicting values.
Evocative and timely, A New America is an exploration of desire, desperation, and the delicate threads that bind us together.
About the author
Aaron Morell grew up in a remote corner of Western Kansas, seventy miles from the nearest highway. The isolation sparked his fascination with the world beyond the plains. Inspired by Thoreau’s call to live deliberately, Aaron set out to explore the country and its countless stories, living in Colorado, Kansas City, Portland, Chicago, and now New York City. In his writing, he combines a rural sensibility with the vividness of urban life, crafting stories that seek the profound in the everyday. Aaron’s work is driven by a curiosity about people and places, rooted in both the landscapes of his youth and the complexities of the cities he’s come to know.
