Author: Adam Lee

An excerpt from “The Vanquished Glory: The Decline and Fall of the American Empire in the 21st Century”

If you’ve been reading my novel Commonwealth, you’ve seen that the protagonist, Rae Robinson, is a biracial woman. (This intentionally isn’t stated until several chapters in, in a line of dialogue where it comes up naturally, because I hate that cliche where the character sees themself in a mirror.) This was a choice I made…

At the edge of the ocean, at the end of the world, Rae discovers a place beyond all comprehension.

The PPP bailout was a kind of safety net, and safety nets have to catch everyone to be effective.

In desperation, Rae seeks Will Anton’s help – and makes an astounding discovery.

America will emerge from this weaker, more humbled, our economy in ruins, our reputation in tatters; and for that, we can thank Trump and the Republicans.

After a narrow escape, Rae is forced to turn to a mortal enemy for help.

Americans are the unhappiest we’ve ever been. Is it a surrender to despair or a foretaste of change brewing?

When it seems she has nothing left to lose, Rae learns the identity of the hidden enemy who’s been shadowing her.

Conservative churches aren’t immune from the steepening decline of religion in the Western world.