Micronations

About the Book

This novel is about the creation of small city-states, typically with only 50,000 citizens who foster and enjoy the fruits of a truly democratic society. This Micronation has no socialist-style welfare programs. Indeed, each resident is screened for self-sustaining talents and wealth. Four island nations are created in order to spread the tenants of a true democracy around the globe. This is done because every Socialist State ultimately fails due to undelivered promises. The principal character, Matt Flynn, is an entrepreneur, salesman and a former American President who successfully brought the country out of an economic depression created by the Socialists. Together with his business partner, Yousif Latif, a Prince of Dubai, four island utopias are created making personal fortunes for the founders, investors and ultimately Micronation residents. The ultra-modern metropolises are developed on islands near urban centers for security and work force purposes. The islands are transformed into green environments surrounding gleaming new buildings much like the modern-day cities of Dubai and Singapore. Flynn’s invention, the anti-gravity, multi-function Turbopod or T-Pod is the primary mode of transportation, some of which are autonomous. The city’s energy sources are solar and wind with virtually no carbon footprint. A controversial Citizens Processing Center (CPC) screens for applicants who can afford to live there and who are willing to work and contribute to society, even in retirement. A small number of time-limited “self-help” programs are available. Long-term welfare recipients need not apply for citizenship. Before long the life style is so attractive and the list of applicants is so long, that a host country is forced to expand the Micronation to meet the needs of the surging Democratitis. The novel ends with a poignant scene where the billionaires uncover what really makes them happy.

About the Author

JASON O’NEIL retired after a 35-year career selling spacecraft-based systems. He has published nine books with AuthorHouse. His first book, Bald Eagle Vision is a treatise on how to balance the U.S. Federal Budget. He wrote a trilogy about a novel anti-gravity device, The Red Box. In one book, Sinecure, he scolds Congress for milking the American public while providing no solutions to better America. Mr. O’Neil lives in Annapolis, Maryland and is active in the community.