“Council Ford Insurrection: The Second Amendment 2043–2063” by J. Thomas Bowne, JD, will be presented as part of The Maple Staple's featured title selection at the 2026 London Book Fair.
Displayed from March 10 to 12 at Stand 6A100, the novel is included in the Toronto-based bookstore's international showcase of independent works, offering fair visitors a chance to explore contemporary fiction that engages with social and political themes.
Set in a near-future rural America, the story follows marine veteran and sheriff's department sergeant James Mulvaney as rising tensions surrounding technology, isolation, and new gun regulations begin to reshape community life. What starts as a routine traffic stop gradually unfolds into a chain of escalating events that lead to an armed insurrection at a courthouse, resulting in widespread tragedy. Through an ensemble of characters with conflicting beliefs, the novel examines the divide between those who see democratic systems as the foundation for change and those who view firearms as their final safeguard against perceived government overreach.
Bowne is a practicing attorney with decades of experience in litigation, estate planning, and trust administration. A Southern California native, he previously authored the nonfiction work “American Gun Controversy: Second Amendment Friendly Solutions to Save Lives” and approaches fiction as a means of engaging public discourse through storytelling. Drawing on legal insight and long-standing interest in civic issues, his writing explores the complexities of regulation, responsibility, and societal change within a speculative framework.
Information about this title and the wider collection of books featured at The Maple Staple's London Book Fair display can be found on the bookstore's dedicated event page at https://themaplestaple.com/lbf2026/. Updates and ongoing coverage from Olympia London will also be shared through The Maple Staple's official social media channels.
“Council Ford Insurrection: The Second Amendment 2043–2063” is available through Amazon and other major international online bookselling networks.
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