The Separatists

In the final installment of Lis Wiehl's Newsmakers series, journalist Erica Sparks embarks on an investigative journey to uncover the truth about Take Back Our Homeland, a menacing secessionist group in Bismarck, North Dakota. As she braves the escalating dangers of her story, personal turmoil also brews at home, with her husband’s troubling behavior and her daughter’s rebellious acts adding to her anxiety. Amidst the chaos, the discovery of a murdered informant puts Erica in deeper peril, drawing her into a high-stakes narrative where media and politics collide. This gripping tale offers a thrilling look at the complexities of reporting in a divided nation.