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Peak Democracy: Data Is Power Kindle Edition

by G.D. Leon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
In a world where data is power, one man must choose between corporate success and the fight for freedom…

August Remules is a rising star in the mega-conglomerate that houses nearly all of the world’s data. While his years in IT have taught him not to ask too many questions, a fateful interview could take him all the way to the top of the corporate ladder… or send his family crashing down.

Niklas Soderstrom has worked with August for years, but he has far less trust in a system rigged for those at the top. When his friend ventures into the heart of the corporate jungle, Niklas realizes his influence on the data that drives society could turn the tide in a growing resistance…

August’s new position of power seems too good to be true, but it also puts him at odds with Niklas and the people he loves the most. August and Niklas have no choice but to summon their courage to save their friends, their family, and the system that keeps civilization alive…

Peak Democracy is the first book in a fast-paced near-future dystopian trilogy. If you like corporate drama, nuanced characters, and future worlds crafted from current socio-political issues, then you’ll love G.D. Leon’s eye-opening trilogy.
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    Peak Democracy
  2. Print length
    252 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    October 3, 2017
  5. File size
    3.6 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B075S29TPJ
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 3, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Peak Democracy
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings

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G.D. Leon is a novelist with roots in the German language. Gilbert David Leon’s journey brought him from Zurich, where he grew up, to the greater New York area, where he lives with his beautiful wife. Stations on his journey included Berlin and Buenos Aires, leaving impressions that remain until today. Even though it has been more than a decade since he left Buenos Aires, he still enjoys drinking mate, playing Truco and listening to Argentinian music, from tango to folk music.

He has a bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Applied Science, Zurich, a master’s degree in MIS/IT from the University of Wales, and a master’s in Business Administration from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Outside writing, sports and reading have been given spots on Gilbert’s agenda, and he loves to travel the US and the world. Other hobbies include old books and book sales. He can spend hours hunting treasures, and usually he ends up with one or two boxes of used books.

Connect with Gilbert online:

(e) gd(at)gd-leon.com

(w) http://www.gd-leon.com/

(f) http://www.facebook.com/gilbertdavidleon

(p) http://www.pinterest.com/gd_leon

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  • RQ
    5.0 out of 5 stars We are scary close to the reallity showed in this novel.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2018
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    The vision created in G de Leon's newest novel is so near to us that scares.
    Spend a life being held hostage of your debts or choose the clandestine route?
    Being surrounded by the newest technology should led to a better living but the ones who control it enslaves our society.
    The big corporations running behind knowing fancy faces driving our destinies as their own will, creating the false impression that you are on the lead.
    A father that in the middle of this mixed feelings tries to save his family from his own faith and can't fight against the consequences of his decisions.
    Another great book where you submerge in the authors world and lost your self between reality and fiction. A very pleasant read that will make you devour this book and anxious the next.
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  • LEXIE
    5.0 out of 5 stars A satisfying page-turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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    This book is such an immensely satisfying page-turner! The author created a imaginary world that can be our future.
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  • SC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! Very entertaining! Dystopian realism at its best!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2018
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    Another superlative work by G.D. Leon! While set up in a dystopian world, the characters resonate with the reader. Specially Augustes Remules.. with his all too human trials and tribulations.. is very easy to empathize with. The background sketch is very well thought of and very creatively described! The book drew me in completely and turned out to be a real page turner! Already bought the next book in the series and can’t wait to read it!
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  • L T Anderson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome - Underhanded dealings and AI reign in this society
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2018
    After reading this book, I can see how this future is very possible. With the way technology is progressing at an obnoxious and often times alarming rate, it’s only too soon before we’re living in the world of Peak Democracy.

    Set in the not too distant future, Americans are held prisoners of the system they created, where debt is given to everyone, and defaulting on that debt could destroy everything a person holds dear. Twenty four-hour surveillance, wire taps, corporate spies, underhanded dealings and AI reign in this society.

    August Remules is quickly rising through the ranks at his mega-conglomerate company called The Holding, which houses all of the world’s data. Through a series of events almost completely out of his hands, August, his future, his family and everything he loves is put to the test.

    Story Flow:

    The book was a little difficult to grasp at the very beginning. I’m not sure if it was the new language and technology introduced, the world build itself, or just simply that I wasn’t grasping the concept wholly, but for whatever reason I struggled to stay with the book. However, I’m glad we have a 50-page policy in place because I ended up enjoying this book. For the reader, hang in there because it's worth it.

    The story starts a little slow but ends up keeping a good pace with tension building slowly as new characters and situations are introduced. Once I thoroughly grasped the concept, I began to feel the tension between the characters and the situations they were thrown into.

    Character Development:

    I liked August for the most part. He was a flawed character, but in the society he was living in it’s not surprising. August did what he thought was best for his family. In the end, things didn’t turn out the way he wanted them to, but they seldom do.

    I liked Olivia to a point. When I got to see Olivia later in the story, I felt bad for her and the things she was going through. However, I wish the author would have given the reader this insight before he did. Once I was able to see things from Olivia’s perspective, her thoughts didn’t really match her actions from previous chapters. I did feel terrible for the way her story ended, though.

    Niklas was a great character. I rooted for him in almost every decision he made.

    Jenny and Edward were what I would call “plot progressing” characters. They served their purpose in progressing the plot of the story, but I didn’t really care one way or the other what happened to them.

    Roberta…oh Roberta. I liked her… My mouth dropped open when I read…

    Plot Holes:

    Not really a plot hole per se, but after I read the prologue I never again thought about it. Even as I was writing this review, I went back to see what the prologue was about. It would have been better suited as a final chapter than a prologue. I believe the author was trying to make the book very cliffhanger, but I don’t appreciate those types of endings as much as some might.

    What happened to Olivia? Where is she?
    What about Niklas? What about the Resistance?

    Overall:

    Overall I really enjoyed the story. I will likely pick up book two just to see what happens to all the characters. There were quite a few cliffhangers as mentioned above. Hopefully, book two ties those up in a neat bow.
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  • Don Childrey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good near-future suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018
    Disclaimer, I received a free copy of this book through the Read and Review program at AuthorsXP, a website that connects authors with readers who may choose to voluntarily review their books.

    My first impression is that I enjoyed Peak Democracy (#1 in the series) more than Manhunt (#2). Maybe that's because I read Manhunt (#2) first and when reading this book I knew more of the fore-story. But I think it was more than that. The story focused more on the protagonists and less on the antagonists, which I seem to prefer.

    Even though I had a pretty good idea of where the story would go, the plot still delivered enough suspense to keep me entertained. It should be even better for those who read the books in the proper order! The development of the characters along the way was good. As a reader, I spent enough time with each important character to feel like I was getting to know them.

    The main character, August, was perhaps portrayed a little too simple-minded at times, at least for my taste. He always seemed to make the wrong decisions, even after repeatedly making similar mistakes. I think the author was trying to portray him as struggling with making the best decisions for his family. His actions sent the storyline where it needed to go, but I thought this aspect of the character's development was a bit too far out of balance to be believable. Maybe I just wanted him to not get himself in trouble so often.

    The title of the book hints at an exploration of how democracy might evolve. There is only a brief mention of this concept within the story. The author could have gone farther with this idea, but too much political theory could easily have distracted from the action and suspense of the story.

    Overall, it was a fun read. Being set in the near-future, the author's vision of what our future might look like provides plenty of food for thought. What are some possible negatives of our data being so inter-connected? How can big business misuse that data to their great benefit and our expense?

    The author included lengthy notes after the story to share some of the interesting information he found while researching what our world might look like in the near future. As an aspiring writer with an engineering mind, I enjoyed this behind the scenes peek into the process and influences that helped him shape his story.

    I think I'll reread Manhunt soon to see if it is more enjoyable now that I've read Peak Democracy.
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