A secretive Washington, DC foundation led by a charismatic charlatan pursues an apocalyptic future rooted in extremist religion. To accelerate its agenda, it plants a “Manchurian candidate” in politics—unaware of his dark past tied to Abu Ghraib’s rape culture. An emotionally wounded small-town lawyer becomes the last barrier to national catastrophe.
Birk’s passion pushes the boundaries of the thriller-suspense genre to produce a powerful, uniquely styled novel.
—Rick Polad, author of the Spencer Manning Mystery Series
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A secretive and influential foundation based in Washington, DC, led by a charismatic charlatan, seeks to bring to fruition an apocalyptic vision of the future based on its extreme religious views. To this end they have placed a “Manchurian candidate” into the political system, one who unbeknownst to them was involved in the rape culture of the Abu Ghraib prison controversy. An emotionally damaged small-town lawyer stands in the way of national disaster.
| Published | February 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Imprint | Calumet Editions |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 344 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781959770985 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches |
Tommy Birk’s <em>Zero God</em> is an absolute masterpiece of a political thriller that I simply could not put down. From the very first page, the intricate and twisting plot grabs hold and doesn’t let go. The fast-paced narrative and the chillingly plausible conspiracy had me completely hooked, staying up late into the night just to find out what happened next.
—Victoria, verified review on Amazon
Another masterpiece by Tommy Birk. I would start with <em>Beneath the Rock</em> first and then read Zero God because both deal with the Balbach family. It isn’t necessary though because it deals with the next generation. I liked how descriptive the author was throughout the whole book. I felt the book started off great, finished great and was very entertaining throughout.
—Adam, verified review on Amazon
This book is a whopper. It is well written and kept me on the edge of my seat. I recommend this book. It is not a criticism of religion in any way. It is a riveting page turner that carries a very important and urgent message.
—A.M. Jacobs, verified review on Amazon
<em>Zero God</em> is a must read for mystery lovers. This powerful novel keeps the reader guessing till the final page. The book is well written. It definitely kept me interested and had me hooked until the final word.
—Beverly Alles, verified review on Amazon
<em>Zero God</em> is an excellent sequel to<em> Beneath the Rock</em>. Tommy continues to amaze me with his ability to verbally paint the picture in way that ensures “visualization” of the people and places. The plot flows exceptionally well, and there are enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. (This “Dubain County” native found the book a refreshing visit home.
—Michael Keller, verified review on Amazon
<em>Zero God</em> treads a tricky path between political commentary and secret society thriller. The vastness of the ground Birk covers is slightly daunting, but his writing is engaging and uncomplicated, and his characters have commendable warmth.
—Russ the gibbon, verified review on Amazon
