Author Gary Morgenstein offers a captivating look into the world of his dystopian novels A Mound Over Hell and A Fastball for Freedom. Set in the aftermath of World War III, these books explore a future America where society has been radically transformed. Under the rule of “Grandma” and The Family, patriotism, social media, and religion are banned, while baseball—once a symbol of American identity—has become linked to terrorism and treason. The story takes place in Amazon Stadium, the last remaining ballpark, where the sport’s final season becomes a symbol of hope, peace, and resistance.
In the video, Morgenstein discusses his series’ key themes and plot points, from the miraculous reappearance of legendary baseball players to the political and cultural struggles between those seeking peace and those wanting to reignite war. Morgenstein’s unique blend of sports, politics, and dystopian fiction provides a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on societal change and human resilience.
About Author Gary Morgenstein
Author of the critically acclaimed dystopian political novels “A Mound Over Hell” and “A Fastball for Freedom,” published by BHC Press, bhcpress.com. The novels begin in 2098 after America has lost World War Three. Surrounded, America has established a society based on love, led by Grandma, head of The Family. All acts of patriotism are illegal. Social media has been banned under the Anti-Narcissism Laws. Religion is also outlawed, along with banks, the entertainment industry and robots with faces. As the novel opens, baseball, a sport now identified with terrorism and treason, begins its final season, playing in Amazon Stadium (formerly Yankee Stadium), the only remaining ballpark. Infused by the miraculous appearance of great players from the past, baseball regains its popularity only to become a pawn between those who want peace — Grandma is reaching out to dissident Muslims chafing under the tyranny of the Caliphate — and those who want another war.