Duly Constituted Authority
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A sample chapter of my political thriller, "Duly Constituted Authority" in which the Joint Chiefs of Staff rebel against a radical president who is determined to use the US military for social experimentation in spite of the effect on combat readiness. In the meantime, the enemies of the US are flexing their muscles. Who will win? NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $.99! kindle: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008190NSQ and for other ebook formats at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/213724.
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