{"product_id":"the-republic-of-cedar-key","title":"The Republic of Cedar Key","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Republic of Cedar Key\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standalone final chapter in the award winning Cedar Key trilogy, described by Kirkus Reviews as, \"A propulsive, character-driven post-apocalyptic ride... a brutal tale of survival with a refreshingly kaleidoscopic perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Independent Book Reviews calls it, \"A touching end of the world story filled with hope and beauty.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five years have passed since the fall of man. During this time, the world has slid into a pre-industrial version of itself. On the tiny island of Cedar Key, a close-knit community leans on each other and lessons from their ancestors to survive in a world set against them. On a chilly February morning, a thousand man army arrives at the island's shore, claiming to represent the reconstituted American government. New mayor Luke Buck must decide whether to submit to the army's control or make a stand for self-determination and lead the resistance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A literary fiction exploration of Southern culture, survival, and the essential need for human beings to live in true community with one another. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-13: 9798994918845\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Bobbitt, Michael Presley\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Aphroditois Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aphroditois Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (May 2026)","offer_id":46356889501893,"sku":"9798994918845","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9798994918845.jpg?v=1781311527","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-republic-of-cedar-key","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}