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civil-war-fracture

The narrative is set against a backdrop of internal conflict, suggesting a country divided and descending into civil war.

1 chapter across 1 book

Rule of Capture (2019)Christopher Brown

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In this opening chapter of 'Rule of Capture,' Donny Kimoe, a defense lawyer with a government security clearance, navigates the oppressive and heavily surveilled environment of a secret federal courthouse during a time of civil unrest. He faces the challenges of representing clients accused under unjust laws in sealed proceedings, highlighting the tension between justice and authoritarian control. The chapter sets the stage for a dystopian legal system where loyalty, surveillance, and moral compromise intersect.