The Heathen Paradise

In “The Heathen Paradise”, Phillip Mink delivers a riveting political thriller set against the backdrop of a nation in turmoil. Following a catastrophic economic collapse, the country teeters on the brink of disaster, as violent ideologues are eager to resurrect the Confederacy and impose a Leninist regime. As elections loom, the possibility of this dystopian vision becoming reality grows ever more tangible.

Meanwhile, in the small town of Rose, Mississippi, Sheriff Clyde Savage uncovers the body of an infant in a remote forest, a discovery that might finally provide the evidence needed to imprison Wallace Slade, a notorious racist. But Slade and his allies have power, and Clyde soon realizes his only hope rests with President Curtis Cole, a moderate and Rose native, who must remain in office long enough to press federal charges against Slade.

The plot thickens when Cole’s brother-in-law is brutally murdered, setting off a chilling chain of events that plunges Clyde into a high-stakes assassination conspiracy. As he races against time to thwart the machinations of an aging fanatic bent on purging non-believers, the story exposes the dark underbelly of political and ideological extremism.

“The Heathen Paradise” offers a gripping narrative that blends suspense with political commentary, inviting readers to explore themes of power, justice, and survival in a fractured society. With its complex characters and explosive plot twists, this novel is a must-read for fans of political thrillers and crime fiction.