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Burning Books on Fenwick Street

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An outstanding fictional accout of what could happen to the US if we allow the wrong people to lead.

Mr. Dravis tells a story almost as well as Jean Shephard!

A great read that even this Nixon admirer could not put down!

Excelsior!

"Burning Books on Fenwick Street", the sophomore novel from Lee Dravis, is timely. As we surrender of our liberties in the war against terrorism, Mr. Dravis borrows from the ideals expressed in that bible of the far-right, "The Turner Diaries", and examines an America where our civil rights have been stripped, and the 10 Commandments outweigh the Bill of Rights.

Convincing in its premise, "Burning Books on Fenwick Street" postulates an America where the white supremecists rule, forbidden books are burned, and diversity has been thrown on the ash heap of history. Obviously influenced by George Orwell (and James Thurber), the novel attempts to tackle our contemporary issues of racism, nationalism and the separation of church and state. Almost always, the author is dead on target, and the reader looks at the world around him and shudders that Dravis may be right in his predictions.

The writng is clean and crisp, a reminder of the style displayed in his first book, "Key Monster". "Burning Books on Fenwick Street", however, is a departure from the expected for this writer of comic mysteries. It makes one wonder, and look forward to, what might be next from Mr. Dravis.

A fictional account of what could happen to our country if we allow our politicians and special interests to get out of control.

Mr. Dravis tells a story almost as well as Jean Shephard!

A book that even this Nixon admirer enjoyed.

Excelsior!

One way or another this book will piss off everyone.