Steven Schroeder 
The Dead Cops [EPUB ebook] 

              Four Americans experience a corporate takeover of the nation that happens slowly throughout their lives. The one thing they all have in common is their meeting at Gabriel College, where each becomes radicalized in their own way. GC is just one product in the portfolio of private equity firm Contrad and Vars, which is always looking to expand.

              Johnny Nadeau has a computer scholarship and becomes a pawn in the political blackmail games of Al Vars, who attempts to overthrow the government with their candidate, Father Morgan. Patrick Donahue becomes a member of the shadow police force operated by Grant Contrad, who plans to double-cross Al for marrying Grant’s daughter. Katie Sweeney fights for her life against the son of Father Morgan, who also attends Gabriel College. Sheila Jones becomes a journalist and ultimately the most crucial figure in American history as she leads the rebellion against the oligarchs who destroyed her home.