"A pulse-pounding, ripped from the headlines political thriller!"

–Eric Bishop, Author of The Body Man

A perfect thriller-ride for the political times we live in

The book cover for Brad Goodwin's political thriller novel, The Independent.
Washington Monument on the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. at dawn.

Jack Sanborn has Been Chosen

When Jack Sanborn, a UNC Law professor, utters a dangerous idea in a crowded lecture hall, it sparks what feels like a revolution. Split the two-party monopoly and give democracy back to the people.

Soon after a student video of his talk smashes viral records, Sanborn finds himself willed by the people to make an improbable run for the presidency.

About the Book
The book cover for Brad Goodwin's political thriller novel, The Independent.

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Praise for The Independent

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Resources for the Independent-Minded

I suggest that anyone looking to support change get educated on ranked choice voting and on-partisan top four primaries. The links below are a mix of short educational videos and NGO’s that are working to reform the election process.  

The change can happen. It needs to happen. We can make it happen.

Resources Page

Step 1:

Learn a bit more about HOW our political system devolved to where it is today.

National flag of USA on a brick background. Brick wall with partially destroyed plaster, background or texture.

Step 2:

Look into these NGO's, pick one you like, get involved!

Happy man working as polling station volunteer during US elections.

About the Author

Join my List and Get Extra Bonus Material

If you’d like to learn a little bit more about Jack Sanborn and read the futuristic debate scene that was cut from the final manuscript, then please join my mailing list. You’ll receive the bonus after the book is launched.

I promise to honor and protect your email address as I would a dear friend’s (ie. I don’t spam my friends — or anyone for that matter).

Word of warning: the excerpts you will receive here won’t spoil anything if you haven’t read The Independent, but they won’t make much sense either. I highly recommend the full novel as the entree, followed by the excerpts for dessert.

The midnight buffet will be a teaser for BOOK TWO of The Independent – but as a working Dad, timing for that midnight buffet is subject to change!

Happy reading!