Gordon Ryan has been a best-selling author in all regional markets since he was first published in 1994. His historical fiction series, The Callahans, downloaded over 26,000 Kindle copies in two days. In 2009, Pegasus Publishing re-published his prior work and released his new political thriller series, the Pug Connor novels, State of Rebellion, Uncivil Liberties, and To Faithfully Execute. Ryan is an American author who continues to write from his home in New Zealand, producing page-turning classics in both genre. Author's Note: This novel is available as part of the The Gordon Ryan Quad, four books in Kindle format at Amazon with a discount price below the four separate novels.Gordon Ryan has been a traditionally published author since 1994. In 2010, Pegasus Publishing republished each of his former novels and released his new thrillers, State of Rebellion and Uncivil Liberties.A raucous romp through City Hall!What do we call it when appointed local government managers literally control the city, censor information directed to the City Council, humiliate the newly elected Mayor on the evening television news, appoint each other to high positions, award contracts to associates and accept part-time employment with the contractor. And how about when they waive costly development fees for friends or relatives, and then, politely deny everything with a blatant lie and a sweet smile, beneath a façade of honor, integrity, and religious piety?We call it grass roots politics in America!C'mon along and visit the most unusual corridors of Dogwood City Kennel, the newly built city hall facility in Dogwood Hollow, USA. It's the funniest, yet most vividly portrayed satire on the ills of local government since George Orwell's Animal Farm, (whose descendents, it's rumored, occupy some of Dogwood's kennels.)Here are a couple of definitions to help you understand the characters and the plot.Dog - n - 1. a four-legged, flesh eating mammal; 2. a male of the same family as the dog.Bitch - n - 1. a female dog, wolf, or fox. 2. a spiteful, ill-tempered woman.Metaphor - n - 1. An implied comparison between two different things.Now, have a look around Dogwood Hollow. You'll enjoy the visit--if you don't end up on a leash!
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