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Exit From America Paperback – December 8, 2018

by D. F. Bailey (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 97 ratings
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A stroll down Memory Lane.
A rush for the exits.
A Race for freedom and survival.

EXIT FROM AMERICA combines the pending environmental collapse in Margaret Atwood’s YEAR OF THE FLOOD with the run-for-your-life drama of THE GREAT ESCAPE.

“Another great story of moral revelation, despair, and redemption by a contemporary master.”—Lawrence Russell, author of Outlaw Academic

Shattered by the death of his wife, Doyle Mere returns to San Francisco, his wife's hometown and the city he used to know and love. But when Doyle is robbed—twice in one day—he realizes that he has to adapt to an unfamiliar world consumed by flash floods, wildfires, drought, power failure, and social collapse.

After his initial setback, Doyle finds comfort with neighbors in a restored Victorian mansion. Together they befriend a wayward artist whose daughter carries a secret that will soon test everyone’s courage and grit. But is their bond strong enough to overcome the impending crisis? When the chaos threatens to strike at the core of this newfound tribe, Doyle must call upon his twin sons to save them all.

Exit from America is a coiled-up, character-driven novel set in a world on the brink of disaster. Balanced on the edge of suspense and psycho-drama, the novel portrays five disparate souls trying to escape the pending collapse before they are buried in its ruins.

"The writing is extremely good … an exquisitely crafted novel. Reminiscent of The Unbearable Lightness of Being."— Aaron C. Brown, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer

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Dear Reader, If you're like me then you love reading novels by Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Stephen King, Gillian Flynn, Lee Child, Patricia Highsmith, Stieg Larsson, Dennis Lehane, Mo Hayder, and Jo Nesbo. Among many others. And if you like those writers, then I invite you to have a look at my stand-alone psychological thrillers. You can buy them all on Amazon, or pick up a free / discounted novel at my website, dfbailey.com. Be warned: these books step into the dark side.

Writing psychological thrillers isn't always easy, but it's always a rush. When you read my novels I hope you'll share the buzz, the excitement, and the adrenaline high with me. Like all writers, I love readers who enjoy my books, especially those who are kind enough to leave a review. Perhaps you will, too.

Happy reading,

D. F. (Don) Bailey
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    December 8, 2018
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (December 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1790453372
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1790453375
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 97 ratings

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In 2015 D. F. (Don) Bailey published The Finch Trilogy — Bone Maker, Stone Eater, Lone Hunter — three novels narrated from the point-of-view of a crime reporter in contemporary San Francisco.

Following the trilogy’s success, Second Life (2017) launched a new saga based on the characters introduced in the first three books. The series prequel, Five Knives, came out in 2018. The Finch chronicle continues with Open Chains (2019), Run Time (2020), and White Sphere (2022).

His first psychological thriller, Fire Eyes, was a W.H. Smith First Novel Award finalist. His second novel, Healing the Dead, was translated into German as Todliche Ahnungen. The Good Lie (2008) is set in his adopted hometown, Victoria. His fourth novel, Exit from America, appeared in 2013.

Following his birth in Montreal, Don’s family moved around North America from rural Ontario to New York City to Mississippi and New Jersey. “After years of seeking the ideal place to live,” he says, “I finally landed on my feet on Vancouver Island — where I live next to the Salish Sea in the city of Victoria.”

For twenty-two years he worked at the University of Victoria where he taught creative writing and journalism and coordinated the Professional Writing Cooperative Education Program — which he co-founded. From time to time he also freelanced as a business writer and journalist. In the fall of 2010, Don left the university so that, “I could turn my pre-occupation with writing into a full-blown obsession.”

An Amazon bestselling author, he’s also a ManyBooks.com Book-of-The-Month Award winner and a Whistler Independent Book Award finalist.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Tony Parsons
5.0 out of 5 stars mystery
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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San Francisco, CA. Kandy was trying to sell Doyle Mere some hand-made bracelets.
Papa Helm died James asked Mavis Helm (Berkeley MA counseling psychology, U of California BA) to marry him.
James Wayman (husband, White Light Meditation Foundation) & Mavis Helm (wife, client) welcome Doyle into the neighborhood.
Dr. Philip Seaton Gerard Box (psychiatrist, MD) is seeing Mavis quite frequently.
Dr. Kumaritashvili & Janice Slitz are rushing TeeJay Guzman (daughter) down to # 4C where Dr. Wagner (obstetrics) will take over.
James, Doyle, James, Wyatt, Jesse, Bess & the baby, & Wyatt all meet in the pier. \

I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

An awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very professionally written Mystery book. It was quite easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a large set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Mystery movie, or better yet a mini-TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is an amazingly easy rating of 5 stars.

Thank you for the free author; Catchword Publishing; 1 edition; LisaatmanyBooks; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
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Kirstin
4.0 out of 5 stars Detail Overload
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2021
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This line of his synopsis sums up everything: " five disparate souls trying to escape the pending collapse before they are buried in its ruins". "Disparate" - maybe desperate?. disparaged? Collapse - of their careers, innocence, sanity, and common sense [no disrespect]. I wouldn't say it's for Baby Boomers as one reviewer suggests but rather for someone that can appreciate another extremely intelligent over-educated [with respect] individual with detail [to the point of maddening distraction] OCD. Exit From America lets readers point blank see what they should be seeing this decade but are too dense/scared/overwhelmed to see/admit/accept. -1 Because they ticked me off by running; until faced head on and fought, problems follow and persist. Don't make your country's problems another's.
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Zoo Keeper
3.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed Exit from America
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2014
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I really enjoyed Exit from America. It started a bit slow for my taste. The beginning introduced each character with their own background story and I don't care for that type of format. I want to get to the story. That being said the characters were well developed and I felt I knew them. As the story developed I felt myself eager to find out what was happening with everyone, but especially Mavis and Teejay. I would really have liked more emphasis on them.
It is a very good story of five people, with very different lives, coming together with one common goal and how they worked to achieve that goal. Overall, I would recommend this book.
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Donna Nissani
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent novel!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2021
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There is a real story here. One you can get deeply involved in. The people are real, and they pull at your heartstrings. You watch and worry as they stumble and grow to become fuller human beings. I would love to read a second book. This way though, I'm allowed to invent everyone's future. I'm going to miss them, and wish them all well.
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Jana
5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Read from Mr. Bailey
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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It seems that all of DF Bailey’s books have such relatable characters and this one is no exception. Many of the happenings in the book could very well happen and probably are happening now. The different characters lives become interwoven through random events. Even though their pasts were very different, they become joined in their quest for a better, different life. I highly recommend this book and all of the other books written by Mr. Bailey. I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Exit From America
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
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Interesting novel about some troubled people who find each other and the way they struggle separately and together to overcome different issues in each of their lives.
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Stephen Parady
2.0 out of 5 stars Exit from America
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021
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I read all the Will Finch books and after trying this and Fire Eyes, I REALLY miss Will Finch. The writing was so concise, the characters so easy to relate to and remember. These past two books I have not finished. Couldn't figure out what was going on.
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Eva Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Provocative
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2019
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This is a provocative look at a possible future. When I was young - a long time ago now - we all thought that the future held nothing but promise. That promise has soured. Now we expect things to get worse, little by little, every year. The premise is believable, the characters well-drawn and sympathetic. I loved the book.
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Gino
3.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in Spain on July 24, 2021
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Alec Marden
4.0 out of 5 stars A book for reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 18, 2019
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Barbara Tsipouras
3.0 out of 5 stars America on the brink of revolution
Reviewed in Germany on November 3, 2019
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Five individuals who for different reasons are looking for a new start, a re-deployment. Fate brings them together. Bailey throws many issues into the story: metal health, grief, social crisis, abuse, climate change, a bit of esoteric and America on the brink of revolution. The image he paints of the American society is dire. His solution? Leave it all behind and start anew.
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Gina
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet read
Reviewed in Australia on January 13, 2021
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I was enthralled and engaged with the story from beginning to end - it resonated with me and I enjoyed the diverse perspectives and drama of family life.
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Larry
5.0 out of 5 stars A well-written, suspenseful story
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2014
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I enjoyed this book immensely. I found the author's style of providing vivid, detailed descriptions of people, places and events to be very effective in making the reader feel involved and interested in learning more about what is happening, and what will happen. The story revolves around five main characters and how they relate to each other, however it also provides details of their lives unrelated to each other, and interesting back stories. The supporting characters are also well developed to the point where you care about, or really dislike them. There is even a fascinating side story about the cause of a major blackout in California.

Throughout the book there is a feeling of suspense and pending disaster, which is fuelled by the occurrence of actual disasters in the story. Even at the end of the book, it's hard to say if the result is good or bad.

This book made the reader think, and care about the plight of mentally and economically challenged people and the frustrations of being at the mercy of political decisions and bureaucratic systems. Writing this review made me realize how much substance there is in this book. It is well written and was a pleasure to read. I highly recommend it.
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