About the Book

Set in 2049 America, Eulogy for the Stripes follows families, state leaders, first responders, and ordinary citizens as a federal raid in Texas ignites a constitutional crisis. The story is not about the sudden end of America, but about what happens when lawful systems continue to function while their original purpose begins to erode.

For the full synopsis, genre definition, themes, and reader FAQ, visit the book page.

Why This Story, and Why Now

I wrote this story because freedom rarely disappears all at once. It slowly erodes through fear, pressure, and compromises that seem reasonable at the time. After years of working in high-stakes environments where systems fail in real life, I wanted to explore what happens when institutions hesitate, control tightens, and ordinary families must decide who they are when stability is no longer assured.

What Early Readers Receive

As the book moves toward publication, early readers will get a preview of the opening chapters and a few key milestones from Proud Place along the way.

• When you subscribe, you’ll receive the first three chapters right away, along with behind-the-scenes updates and release news.
• Readers who pre-order may receive one additional early chapter as a thank you during the release window.

If you follow the journey from the start, you’ll see the world take shape before the book ever reaches shelves.

Author Bio

Michael McGehee writes dystopian fiction set in Texas, shaped by faith, service, and a deep respect for those who stand watch when others sleep. Raised Catholic and rooted in his faith in God and Jesus Christ, he writes with the conviction that morality, freedom, and responsibility are never theoretical. He is a veteran, a husband, and a father living in Texas, and these roles anchor the heart of his storytelling.

Before turning to fiction, Michael spent more than twenty years working in high-stakes environments across global finance and technology, where systems must hold, leaders carry pressure, and failure has real consequences. His work explores what happens when control tightens, liberty erodes gradually, and families are forced to decide who they will become as stability begins to slip.

Influenced by classic political thought, American history, and the stark landscapes of the Southwest, he writes about the fragile balance between order and freedom. His debut novel, Eulogy for the Stripes, invites readers into a world where warning signs are ignored and ordinary people must choose whether to stand firm or look away.