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    Surrounded by Enemies: A Breakpoint Novel

    By Bryce Zabel

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    What if Kennedy survived Dallas?

    President John F. Kennedy has lived through the ambush in Dealey Plaza. America holds its collective breath, seeing its president nearly executed in broad daylight. But as the country marches on, the office of the President finds itself under a much more insidious type of fire. Political scandal, an endless war, and a country coming apart at the seams take the 1960’s in a terrifying new direction, and both John and his attorney-general brother, Bobby, struggle to stay ahead of their enemies, political and otherwise, and steer America toward a greater future.

    Bryce Zabel is a master of the cover-up and the conspiracy, creating the Emmy-award winning series DARK SKIES. SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES is the first novel in the new Breakpoint series—each book exploring seminal moments in popular history and taking readers on a journey into a mirror world where events are both unexpected yet startlingly believable.

    This savvy, fiercely intelligent novel, perfect for readers of Harry Turtledove, brings together elements of political thriller and page-turning history, enthralling readers with a sharply written take on the America that was, and the America that could have been.

    WINNER OF THE 2013 SIDEWISE AWARD FOR ALTERNATE HISTORY

    "I have some experience with shattered timelines and altered realities but this one kept me guessing every page.”—Damon Lindelof, writer/producer of LOST, STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS

    “Plausible development, building from what we know about what really did go on, and a whacking good story…SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES delivers on both, big-time. So hold on to your hats, folks. You’re in for quite a ride.”—Harry Turtledove, alternative history author, HOW FEW REMAIN
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDiversion Books
    Release dateNov 3, 2015
    ISBN9781626818286
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      What do you think would have happened to the world had JFK survived Dallas, Texas? Would the USA, the world have been a better or worse place? Would we have the same opinion of him? What about his brother Robert? In SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES we are given an alternate reality in which JFK does survive and serves as President of the United States. The story begins with that fateful drive in Texas. We are given a glimpse of what is happening through the eyes of one secret service agent. It is because of him Kennedy survives. From the very beginning, if the reader pays attention, he is given a hint at potential enemies JFK had. As the story progresses, nothing is definitely stated regarding enemies, but we are given a glimpse of JFK, we don't often want to see. SURROUNDED BY ENEMIES takes into account not only the good historical facts, but also things released since JFK's death which present a not so flattering perspective of the man. Even so, you can't help but like the characters and feel a little sorry for them. I would have liked to see more of the story through the eyes of those around JFK and get a little on their perspectives. For instance, when did Jackie learn of everything? What did they discuss when they were finally left alone in private for the first time after the shooting? What was it like for Jackie and the other women, ie Marilyn Monroe? Although I enjoyed this story, I couldn't help but think the Kennedy's would have nipped things in the bud before they ever became out of control and this, to me, is the mark of a good story. It gets your thoughts flowing without negating it's own idea.