2. As the economy chugs along in the spring of 2029, a welder in
Columbus, Ohio loses his job along with dozens of coworkers. A
Columbus-based airline unexpectedly files for bankruptcy
protection. Across the nation unemployment jumps and economic
growth mysteriously slows.
Policymakers in Washington think it’s just a blip. Even though the
―blip‖ causes tax revenues to decline—pushing dangerously high
national debt even higher—they do nothing, thinking that the
economy will bounce back in a month or two.
They couldn’t have been more wrong.
The Eagle Has Crashed is the story of the day when America’s
national debt leads to an economic collapse, and the anger that
erupts at policymakers for causing a disaster. Most of The Eagle Has
Crashed takes place in central Ohio, and it documents the differing
reactions of ordinary Americans to a government-induced calamity.
As the economic meltdown caused by excessive federal debt
worsens, it brings out the best—and worst—in ordinary Ohioans
and Americans across the land.

3. What People Are Saying About The Eagle Has Crashed
―The Eagle Has Crashed is a compelling novel! Ted Lacksonen’s fictional account of a gigantic
debt crisis in America has many teaching moments for all Americans. It will leave you pondering
what you can do to help fix our current mess.‖
Steve Laffey, author of Primary Mistake and producer of the documentary Fixing America
―Ted Lacksonen’s scenario of a bleak US economic future is based on quite conventional
forecasts. If anything, I would say Lacksonen is too optimistic in his projections.‖
Economist Dr. Robert P. Murphy, on the economic and fiscal models developed in support
of the novel.
The Eagle Has Crashed is the provocative title of Ted Lacksonen’s first novel. Known as The
Country Thinker on the Internet, Mr. Lacksonen has written a tale of what may be in store for
this country if we don’t sober up and start walking the straight and narrow. His main concern is
our mounting debt and how that could destroy our financial future and, through a chain
reaction, tear our nation apart.
The near-future story follows the fortunes of many different people as a time of tribulations
begins. Though a few high ranking officials do play a role, including the President of the United
States, most of the characters are ordinary citizens in central Ohio, where Mr. Lacksonen lives.
When the economy begins to crack, a series of mishaps, tragedies and catastrophes like a
crescendo of disaster wracks the country. People become desperate and respond according to
their nature, some digging in to take care of themselves, others making sacrifices for what they
see as the good of the country...
…The best aspect of the book is the methodical, measured way in which Lacksonen portrays
the unraveling of a nation, with a focus on a few representative stories. Of particular interest
are the many tentacles of government shown to squeeze hapless small folk who, in trying to
wriggle free of one abuse, find themselves ensnared by a dozen others…
… The Eagle Has Crashed is a book for right now, for the times we are going through and for the
dangers we face ahead. Economist Robert Murphy took a look at Lacksonen’s economic models
and pronounced them a bit on the optimistic side. Things could conceivably wind up worse. It
is nice to see all the dry data from the dismal science get turned into a living story, so people can
see what the real world effects of those soulless numbers actually are.
Matthew Alexander, Prometheus Book Review

4. [The Eagle Has Crashed] begins with the assumption that nothing changes in our
political system, for another generation. Heavy debt, heavy spending, and more Federal
Reserve tinkering with our economy.
Everything finally collapses, and his book showcases exactly what can happen in this country
if we can’t manage to straighten out our financial problems.
That being said, you do not need to be an economist to understand, or even simply enjoy the
book. It’s a great read! Yes, it’s a work of fiction. However, every good fiction writer knows,
that to ―sell‖ a convincing story, that you need to be as close to reality as the story will allow.
Boy is it convincing. I truly recommend this book to all. It’s Mr. Lacksonen’s first-ever
published book, and hopefully not his last . . . I can unequivocally say that I look forward to
more written works by this man. You should, too.
Chuck Burns, Jr., The Southern Libertarian
One of the things that surprised me about The Eagle Has Crashed is the careful balance of
political opinion that Ted meticulously laid out. In the story, the reader is introduced to all
political perspectives with careful care and consideration. I was not only introduced to those
perspectives and how they might indeed play out but I was schooled as to what it means to be
a Libertarian, Republican or Democrat.
It was as if I was standing outside of the story – even though I was completely drawn into the
story – and was able to watch the many threads and perspectives unwind and interconnect
without any bias.
I think the most powerful aspect of this story is its ability to lead the reader to take time to
ponder the possibility of such questions such as:
What if America became bankrupt?
What then and what would that look like?
Could we survive something so catastrophic?
Ted does an amazing job showing exactly how America is suddenly unable to accomplish even
the simplest tasks like protecting for its citizens from attack, providing its citizens after a
natural disaster, its inability to continue caring for the elderly and disabled, or, most stunning
perhaps, the government’s inability to run the daily basics of the government at all.
As an American who is deeply concerned about the current plight of America, this book left
me deeply shaken and impacted. It serves as a great reminder that now is the time to act
because tomorrow … may indeed be too late . . .
I highly recommend this book. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars
Dominque Small, 4 Walls and a View

5. Get The Eagle Has Crashed Today!
Paperback (If you want an autograph, include the request in the ―Instructions to
Seller‖ box at checkout):
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More information on The Eagle Has Crashed, including excerpts,
background research, and the economic and fiscal models in
graph format, is located at Clear Peak Press
Fundraising Opportunities
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selling The Eagle Has Crashed as a fundraiser for you group,
please contact the author at:
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