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The Last Republic

Deseret Series, Book 1

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The Last Republic

By: Ryan McBeth
Narrated by: Garan Patrick
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Summary

In 1849, Brigham Young declared independence. In 2025, the United States declares war.

In the heart of the American West lies Deseret—a Mormon theocratic nation born of faith, isolation, and resilience. For nearly two centuries, it has stood as a testament to independence and religious devotion. But now, Deseret finds itself at the center of a global conflict, its survival threatened by the world's only remaining superpower: the United States.

When the US launches a military operation to dismantle Deseret's alliance with Iran, the battle-lines blur between morality, faith, and ambition. As American forces attack, the citizens of Deseret fight back with unyielding resolve, advanced weapons, and a belief that their cause is divine.

Amidst the chaos, an embedded journalist with the 101st Airborne wrestles with the human cost of war, while Deseret fighter pilot rises as a symbol of resistance. In the shadows, a Mossad courier uncovers secrets that could shift the balance of power, and a police lieutenant faces a moral reckoning that could determine the fate of his nation.

The Last Republic is a gripping tale of geopolitics, faith, and survival—a story where ideologies clash, loyalties are tested, and no one emerges unscathed. As the smoke clears, one question remains: How far will a nation go to protect its identity, and what price will it pay?

Welcome to Deseret. Choose your side.

©2025 Ryan McBeth Productions LLC. (P)2025 Ryan McBeth Productions LLC.
Genre Fiction Military Political Spies & Politics Technothrillers Thriller & Suspense War & Military Mormon War Morality Old West Wild West Air Force
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once again Ryan has smashed it!

please include a recap for the sequel 🙏

Excellent

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I literally could not put the book down—I enjoyed it so much I bought the audio book. To my surprise Mr McBeth makes a cameo in the audio book!

Great story

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Ryan has created a fascinating setting with this book and on top of that, he has written a brilliant story.

Looking forward to the next installment!

Brilliant!

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I enjoyed the book a lot. The performer is a bit 'meh' with some words being routinely mispronounced and a distinct lack of variety in the voice. However the story had a decent pace and I'm interested to continue listening about the characters and the alternate universe setting. Nice to hear Ryan cut in a couple of times too! The book did kind-of suddenly stop. Still I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Enjoyable - Please finish the story!

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Great detail, I did feel it was a bit short but that could just be because it's a good book!!!

Great detail, I did feel it was a bit short but that could just be because it's a good book!!!

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