A Third Term
A Novella
by Paul Greenberg
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Pub Date Oct 19 2024 | Archive Date Jan 24 2025
The Ground Zero Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
There is one last chance to save the democracy George Washington founded. That last chance is Washington himself. It is 2028 and a certain president wants a third term. The Constitution shouldn’t allow it but the Supreme Court has found a workaround. The electoral system has been mangled. The media is a joke. Voters can barely be troubled to vote.
A Third Term is a speculative fiction by New York Times bestselling author Paul Greenberg in which a Democratic political operative snatches George Washington from his deathbed in 1799 and brings him to the present era. Riddled with pneumonia, possessing dentures fashioned from slave’s teeth, and an aristocratic sensibility tempered by war and religious faith, Washington will require considerable rehabilitation to pose a challenge to the man he only refers to as “The Tyrant.” But a wily, unorthodox campaign manager and a sexy, sympathetic personal trainer are up for the job.
A Note From the Publisher
Illustrated by Barry Blitt
Advance Praise
"A Third Term is just the sweet, witty, fact-checked fairy-tale we need right now. Do yourself and your dreams a favor and read this at bedtime instead of scrolling the polls."
--Sam Lipsyte, bestselling author of The Ask
"There is something uncannily alive in Paul Greenberg’s time-traveling George Washington. Witty but withholding, ambitious while ashamed, he steps through the pages of A Third Term as a man haunted by the past, desperate to change the future."
--Arthur Philips, bestselling author of The King at the Edge of the World
"A Third Term is an inventive Orwellian take on the absurdity of the American political system. A must-read if you still have the strength to laugh."
-- Mark Kurlansky, bestselling author of Cod and Salt
"Bravo! Greenberg for President!"
--Mary Norris, bestselling author of Between You and Me
"In his sanely surreal novella, Greenberg considers how America's true greatness could literally be resurrected to preclude the unthinkable (yet quite plausible) takeover by a dictator from within."
--Carl Safina, MacArthur Fellow and bestselling author of Beyond Words
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798343464412 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 100 |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1549687
Paul Greenberg's A Third Term takes a satirical dive into the complexities of U.S. politics, weaving humour and a touch of caution for those still undecided in the upcoming elections. The book’s central figure—a tyrant who seems uncannily reminiscent of a certain popular candidate—feels both disturbingly familiar and more grounded than we might like. Through this character’s critiques of Washington, Greenberg explores how valid frustrations can arise from unexpected sources, highlighting that even our most celebrated historical figures were ultimately products of their time, with flaws and secrets like anyone else.
Though I come to this as a proud Englishman with only a casual interest in the spectacle of American politics, I found the book thoroughly enjoyable. The “man out of his time” premise adds depth, while Greenberg’s political insights provide a sharp layer of satire. Overall, it’s a quick, entertaining read that pairs well with the ever-evolving narrative of modern American politics.
Thank you The Ground Zero Press for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own
