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The Death and Resurrection of Baseball

A unique, clean, and groundbreaking Sports Fiction, and Dystopian novel for Young Adults on up.

In the year 2166, baseball is just a distant memory, lost to history in the aftermath of a devastating second American Civil War a hundred years earlier. But, when Joe Scott, a curious 12-year-old boy stumbles upon a relic from the distant past, from before the war, it sparks a search for its meaning. Little does he know that the wheels of Providence have been unwittingly set in motion, leading to a stunning discovery in Dyersville, Iowa.

Full of heart, and a deep love of the game, The Death and Resurrection of Baseball is a thrilling tale of perseverance and triumph against all odds. Join Joe Scott, his family, and friends on their journey to rediscover the magic of baseball and prove that some traditions are worth preserving, no matter how far out into the future we go.

The Death and Resurrection of Baseball will take you back to the happy days of your youth and your coming of age. The story will thrill you, move you, and make you think long and hard about where The United States of America is currently, and where we could be headed.

Baseball has always been a metaphor for America and has always brought Americans together. In The Death and Resurrection of Baseball, you will find its greatest strength, hope!

Praise for The Death and Resurrection of Baseball:

"Connecting the past and this imagining of the future gives readers insight into the major problems of the present world, whilst also delivering a classic story with suspense, action, intrigue, and, perhaps most importantly, hope."
— K.C. Finn, ReadersFavorite.com FIVE-STAR REVIEW

"I highly recommend this book to fans of futuristic and post-apocalyptic settings, baseball enthusiasts, readers interested in adventure and discovery,"
— Thera Reads, onlinebookclub.org

"The epicness of this tale, and the sheer creativity of Douglas, is enough to make you overlook the fact that every character is nearly flawless and awash in politeness. But maybe that's part of what makes this feel-good story work."
— Michael Popke, Award Winning Journalist

"This was my first Kindle book, and I picked an excellent book to start Kindle reading with. I liked it so well I got it for a Christmas gift for one of my nephews."
— Don Wardlow, Retired Baseball Radio Broadcaster

"What a beautiful novel of relevance depicting how things might be amidst the calamities we currently face and then providing an everlasting beacon of hope"
— John G. (Verified Amazon Purchase)

"The last chapters gave me some of the most intense “goosebumps” feeling's I've had....the book may give some some of the highest levels of hope that any of us Americans have had in recent years."
— Sal Assante, Host of "We The Patriots" Podcast

"Absolutely an amazing book to read! .. If you are looking for “that” book to read, this book is for you - young, old and forever the young at heart!!"
— Janis Melillo, Host of "Stories That Inspire Us" Podcast

"This is a great story that teaches us, through baseball, about ourselves today and for the future."
— Scott Kelley, Host of "Start Talking" Podcast

"A gentler than typical entry in the post-apocalyptic canon, Douglas' novel opens with a classic cinematic set-up. It's one straight out of Spielberg's oeuvre, or else something by Stephen King."
— gagaoverbooks.com

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The Sum of All Our Anger: Civil War 2.0

A nation divided. Families torn apart. A second Civil War looms.

In 2061, America stands at the brink.

Newly elected President Devin Cyrus, architect of the New Way, vows to build a socialist utopia—by crushing all opposition.

Oklahoma Governor Mary Whitfield refuses to comply. Fierce and unyielding, she becomes the rallying point for those fighting to preserve the Old Way and the last embers of the Constitutional Republic. Her allies: a ragtag coalition of like-minded states, renegade National Guard, and civilians taking up arms.

On the front lines, DeShawn King, founder of the militant 1619 Brigade, sees the coming conflict as long-overdue justice—a chance to remake America, no matter the cost.

His father, Bishop Jackson King, a National Guard officer torn between duty, blood, and loyalty, must choose which America he will defend.

As families fracture and states secede, loyalty, faith, and freedom collide in a battle for the soul of a nation.

The Sum of All Our Anger: Civil War 2.0 is epic in scope—a relentless, Tom Clancy–style political and military thriller about family, faith, freedom, and the future of America. Fans of Robert Heinlein, Greg Iles, and Vince Flynn will also be gripped by this story.

When bloodlines cross battle lines, what will survive—the Old Way or the New?

Accolades for The Sum of All Our Anger: Civil War 2.0

2025 IAN Runner-Up – Political & Government Fiction
— Independent Author Network

2025 Foreword INDIES Finalist – War & Military Fiction
— Foreword Magazine

"Quite frankly, I had to put the book down several times and swallow hard before I could continue. Why? Because I could imagine this scenario playing out."
— Teri M. Brown, Author and Host of Online for Authors Podcast

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The Four Freedoms — Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear — were made famous by F.D.R. and brought to life by Norman Rockwell during World War II. Nearly a century later, those same liberties sit at the heart of both novels above.

Now, more than ever, we must stay vigilant to secure and preserve them for generations to come.

Click the link below to go off-site to explore The Four Freedoms by Norman Rockwell.

The Four Freedoms — National Archives