One year after the events of No Promise of Tomorrow , the Holloway Militia is now the full-fledged paramilitary arm of the Free State of Louisiana. Tensions with the federal government teeter on the verge of open conflict. In a vain attempt to aggrandize their growing political influence, the Holloway brothers extend an unexpected invitation to the national media. Budding young journalist Maya Foster jumps at the opportunity to document a rare glimpse into one of America’s most dangerous separatist states. But her enthusiasm takes her one step too far. When she witnesses the assassination of a rival militia leader, Maya suddenly finds herself entangled in a deeper conspiracy. Chasing the story could mean her life, but it could also be the big break she’s been looking for. Owen Ramsey’s peaceful small-town life in South Creek starts to unravel when Clare suddenly falls gravely ill. Desperate, he ventures back to New Orleans to get her the help that she needs, but after a chance encounter with an old friend, he inadvertently finds himself drawn back into the political arena he thought he left behind for good. Can yesterday’s dream become tomorrow’s reality