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What readers are saying about the book:
 "This deeply realistic work of fiction takes us on a personal journey through the macrocosm of human history to an alarming present and an uncertain future. J.D. has found a beautifully creative way of encompassing the growing pains of globalization in this thrilling novel of an ordinary man reeled into a world of international conspiracy, theft and terror."
By Kate Erin O'Donnell Screenplay writer Newline Cinema (Los Angeles, CA) April 18, 2008
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“Substantive and appealing, J.D. Sousa has penned a fascinating and fabulous plot in The Rise of Empires. Sousa’s intensive research lends an authenticity to the story, making it a suspenseful and thought-provoking read. His enthusiasm for the subject is apparent on each page, mixing an intriguing plot with meticulous research into history and modern governments.”
By Maria Schneider, Editor, Writers Digest (Cincinnati, OH), December 1, 2007
“What a ride, lets just blow the lid off everything we ever imagined. I was literally and visually stimulated through J.D. Sousa’s writing”
By Joe DiMaggio, Jr. (Naples, Florida/New York, NY), April 15, 200
“J.D. Sousa’s book has a wide appeal to both mystery lovers, and history buffs. J.D. Sousa held one of the most successful book signings the Reno Barnes & Noble has seen in years!”
By Caddie S. Dufurrena, Manager, Barnes & Noble, June 21, 2007
“It makes sense that J.D. Sousa’s creative vision involves world domination.”
By Jonathan Foerster, Naples Daily News, (Naples, FL), May 12, 2007
“The complex, fast-paced story is already winning fans.”
By Charles Runnels, News-Press, (Fort Meyers, FL), April 18, 2007
“J.D. Sousa’s premise is intriguing, his narrative compelling, and his ambition rather astounding.”
By Philip K. Jason, Ph.D, Naples Sun-Times, (Naples, FL), February 25, 2007
“I found The Rise of Empires to be penetrating, illuminating and enlightening. I was casting actors, in my mind, as I was reading it, for what would be a Movie or a TV series.”
By Chas Palminteri (New York, NY), April 9, 2008
Sleepless in Naples, August 28, 2007
Bring it on J.D. this book is great! I didn't want to put your book down but even I have to sleep sometime. I look forward to your next book.
By Kenneth A. Terrill (Naples ,Florida)
The Rise of Empires, August 15, 2007
"I was totally engrossed in this book and didn't put it down until I was finished. I don't usually read this type of book and only purchased it as the author was in a Reno airport doing a book signing and I found it interesting. I can not wait to get the other books and will probably re-read this one before as it was really good. Way more interesting and engrossing than the Da Vinci Code in my opinion. Please J.D. Keep them Coming!
By Vanessa R. Roby Rn "RMEGIRL" (Mesa AZ)
An absolute finger burner !!, June 8, 2007
I'm hooked on books of this genre ! Being a dedicated fan of Graham Hancock, James Patterson and Dan Brown , I was casting around for something similar when I came across this incredible title....Wow !!! This is a rollercoaster of a ride, from page 1 until page 449, the book grabs you and doesn't let go !!! And all this from a debut novel- please hurry and write the next one ( if you haven't already done so- I'm a loyal fan, for sure ) If this is the beginning of the series, I can't wait to see what happens in " World Domination"
By Ellinas (Bay Area, CA)
“Kept me on the edge right to the end”
“There are two things that will happen with this book 1- You not gonna get much sleep 2- When the book ends you gonna want more.”
“The book grabs ya”
“If this is the intensity of the first book, I can only imagine book two”
“The book read like a movie in my head”
“A definite alternative history…can’t wait to see how this plays out in the series”
“If this is book one…so packed with creative twists is there any other creativity left for the other books in the series.”
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