![]() “Ben Shapiro’s strong, elegant writing moves from journalism to fiction with grace and impact. –Andrew Klavan, screenwriter, Edgar Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of True Crime and Don’t Say A Word It’s a scary story and just a little too real for comfort.” Ben Shapiro has used his deep understanding of current events to create a fictional world that could well be our world the day after tomorrow. “A gutsy and gut-wrenching vision of an America coming apart at the seams-an America not so different from the one we’re living in right now. Now Ben has delved into the world of fiction in his book, True Allegiance-but is it really fictional? This is a must read novel in which we must ask ourselves, will we make a stand?” “We all know Ben Shapiro for his keen intellect and his impeccable ability to articulate the principles that made America great. ![]() –Ann Coulter, author of ten New York Times bestsellers It’s not just a phenomenal thriller, it’s prophetic.” ![]() “Provocative, intense, and about five minutes from becoming reality, Ben Shapiro’s True Allegiance is a riveting thriller about what happens when America falls apart. –Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Code of Conduct “True Allegiance is a terrifying read that brilliantly lays bare the chilling future we all fear is headed right for us.” ![]()
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