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Independent Press Award 

2025 Distinguished Favorite

Don Johnston

By Means of Peace

In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, one man’s promise of peace becomes humanity’s greatest threat.

Reuben Rogov, a charismatic third-party President, emerges as a beacon of hope in troubled times. He brokers peace in the Middle East, faces down global superpowers, and conquers both the border crisis and a deadly pandemic. As the world hails him a sociopolitical messiah, Rogov ascends to unparalleled power–but at what cost?

Darien and Marisa, a young couple from Houston, find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a rapidly changing political landscape. As Marisa is drawn into the heart of the new world order in Washington, their relationship is tested by distance, loyalty, and mounting suspicions about the true nature of Rogov’s regime.

Don Johnston’s gripping narrative serves as a stark warning about the potential consequences of unchecked power and the seductive allure of false peace.

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