Award-winning novel Department of Corrections is about a young, investigative journalist who discovers far more than he ever intended when he delves into the privatization of our nation's prison systems. As he gets closer to the truth, it nearly costs him his life and all he holds most dear. Nothing is ever what it seems. You will never view the "War on Drugs" and our nation's penal institutions the same again. Are there alternatives, and why do we not hear about them? The lines between fiction and nonfiction blur in Department of Corrections.
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In the past six years, Steve Whisnant has won or placed in over fifty writing contests, and his work has been featured in Quills & Pixels, The Counselor, and The Storyteller. In addition to serving as past President for Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas, Steve is the Arkansas Representative for ByLine Magazine and a member of the Ozarks Writers League. His first book, a collection of his award-winning short stories entitled Yesterday Again, appeared in 2005 and is available on Amazon.
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A great read from a talented author,
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This review is from: Department of Corrections (Perfect Paperback)
Having quickly perused through this book,, I can say that it is a truly enjoyable read. The author's ability to draw believable characters in realistic situations is extremely impressive, considering the subject matter. If you like mystery, drama, or crime novels, this book is for you. If you like interesting perspectives on political topics, this book is for you. If you think that tougher prison sentences will solve the crime rate, this book is ESPECIALLY for you.
The plot for this book is ingenious, something that only an honest existentialist could think up (wink). Everyone that has read the book has went away impressed with the skill of this self-published and self-made author. By the way, if you are looking for a good book to read aloud to little ones, you ought to check out his one of his other works, Domino. It's great for kids. As for me, I'm planning on reading some of his short stories.
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Dan Hamilton, Judge Webber, Mountain Home, Representative Schneider, Senator Crowley, Michael Allan, Sheriff Robertson, Senator Liles, Little Rock, Texas Department, Deputy Powell, Officer Sullards, Rose Lee, New York, Edward Stanley, Mark Hanks, The Free Speech Weekly, Karla Stapleton, Leonard Riggs, Phil Suskie, Senator Gatewood, United States, Against Crime, Austin Gazette, Baxter County New!
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cent countywide sales tax, drug seizure laws, private prison corporations, private prison system, drug court, drug task force, jail space, private prisons, possession with intent Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Dan Hamilton, Judge Webber, Mountain Home, Representative Schneider, Senator Crowley, Michael Allan, Sheriff Robertson, Senator Liles, Little Rock, Texas Department, Deputy Powell, Officer Sullards, Rose Lee, New York, Edward Stanley, Mark Hanks, The Free Speech Weekly, Karla Stapleton, Leonard Riggs, Phil Suskie, Senator Gatewood, United States, Against Crime, Austin Gazette, Baxter County New!
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- Yesterday Again by Steve Whisnant in Back Matter
- Federalist Papers by John Jay in Front Matter
- Green Bay Packers by Julian May on page 105
- Greatest Hits (Sheet Music) by Fleetwood Mac on page 228
- Puerto Rico (Spanish Edition) by Patricia Wilson on page 8
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