Rick Ferguson Releases PRESERVE AND DEFEND

ATOKA, Tenn. - Rick Ferguson marks his debut in the world of political thrillers with the release of "Preserve and Defend" (published by Xlibris). Released just in time for the US Presidential Elections, this new novel is a terrifying vision of America teetering on the edge of economic collapse and political turmoil.

The United States finds itself in a perilous situation. Years of corrupt leadership, unrestrained and insatiable fiscal policies has pushed the nation to the brink of disaster. An unpopular incumbent president, having fought off a primary challenge, now faces a tough general election when rancher, businessman, philanthropist Carl Wesley threatens his second term.

The third party candidate threatens the two-party system. The incumbent president enters an illegal alliance and puts the nation's security at risk. Seeking to advance its position in the global order the Islamic Alliance pushes for the restoration of a Caliphate. Israel's security is threatened when the compromised president proves unfaithful to America's closest friend.

In this chaos that unfolds, Ferguson crafts a brilliantly orchestrated tale of international politics and the people caught up in the Machiavellian machinations of global superpowers. "Preserve and Defend" is a suspense-driven novel that will keep readers in breathless anticipation for the sequel.

"Preserve and Defend"
By Rick Ferguson
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 812 pages | ISBN 9781524543549
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 812 pages | ISBN 9781524543556
E-Book | 812 pages | ISBN 9781524543563
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Rick Ferguson is currently a craftsman, working as welder. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. His diverse career background includes being a radioman, paratrooper, pathfinder, firefighter and emergency medical technician. His travels have taken him across much of America and to Europe and the Middle East. He lives in Tennessee with his wife. They have four children.

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