Stealing Alabama

In a dystopian future, the Southern-controlled United Republic of America emerges from a second American Revolution, imposing a harsh regime marked by oppressive laws and re-education camps. As citizens endure a militaristic tyranny and exploitation for a grand space program aimed at expanding their ideals, a covert underground faction schemes to hijack a ship for a daring escape to the stars. The novella, written by Allen Steele, explores themes drawn from U.S. history, offering a gripping narrative of rebellion and survival.