Book excerpt: Witness the explosive debut novel from Edward J. Friel - One Destiny! In these turbulent political times, many nations have been susceptible to the rhetoric of populist politicians. Marcus Shelldon has a dark new vision for the United Kingdom, a country destabilized by endless economic difficulties and austerity. The British people are eager for drastic change, and Shelldon's British Popular Alliance promises exactly that. Shelldon's party quickly transforms into a vibrant political movement which sweeps across the country. The movement is well-financed and it's leadership is utterly focused on achieving power. Marcus Shelldon's strategy and goals will shatter the prevailing political structures and alter British society for decades to come.