The Ash-Bound Repbulic (The Whitman Chronicles, #5)

The law still stands, technically.
But only in the buildings that haven't collapsed.
And even there-it forgets how to listen.
In The Ash-Bound Republic, the Whitman family steps into the literal and symbolic ruins of what once governed them. After civic fires-metaphorical, legal, actual-what remains is dust, dissent, and the chance to choose differently. Clara Whitman leads a small coalition not to restore, but to re-story: rewriting the civic liturgy in oral declaration and street assembly.
Meanwhile, an archive technician named Reuben discovers one last unburned clause tucked in a hollowed anthem case. It doesn't save the nation. But it might remind it how to exhale.
This isn't a book about saving the republic.
It's about mourning what it became-and choosing how to move amid its bones.

Gregory Parrott is a writer of the stories he always wished someone else would write. Blending sci-fi, historical fiction, thrillers, military tales, and fantasy, Gregory invites readers to simply kick back and enjoy the ride.
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Gregory balances his passion for crafting captivating narratives with a vibrant family life, cheering on his kids, and paddling with his dragon boat veterans team. When he's not immersed in fantastical worlds or historical battles, you can often find him unwinding with video games or hitting the pavement for a run. A proud veteran currently serving in the Army National Guard since 2011, Gregory brings a unique blend of discipline and imagination to his storytelling. Many of the tales you'll find within his pages are stories he first dreamt up as a teenager, finally brought to life for the world to enjoy.