and west is west
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“This powerful and morally chilling tale depicts the chasm modern technology can create between actions and consequences–and the effects that has on the individuals carrying out the actions.”
Library Journal
“. . . a master study in how people can emotionally detach themselves from the damage they cause in our computer-driven world.”
Washington Post
“Impressive and keenly relevant to our time, And West Is West weaves seamlessly between drone strikes and high-speed trading on Wall Street. I devoured it in forty-eight hours, and during the hours I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. I still am.”
Barbara Kingsolver
“With sharp writing and likeable characters, Ron Childress has woven a very human story out of the tangle of conflicts — military, political, financial — that bind us all together.”
Washington Independent Review of Books
“This compelling debut novel dramatically examines the insidious role unrestrained technology plays in the moral and ethical corruption of people, institutions, and government. . . . an excellent story, well told, suspenseful, and tragic.”
Publishers Weekly
“I’m impressed by the power of Ron Childress’s voice and the accuracy with which he describes human behavior. He’s an intelligent and gifted writer who doesn’t show off–he knows how to tell a story that you won’t forget.”
Terry McMillan