Upside-Down Independence Day

In the humorous novel set against the backdrop of a Fourth of July celebration, the small towns of Coon Creek and Golden Springs, Ohio, find themselves in escalating conflict, spurred by deep-rooted political divides. Mazie Tuttle, a dog walker from Coon Creek, navigates this tension while attending a summer literary program at the liberal Antaeus College. As acts of vandalism and scheming disrupt both towns, Mazie grapples with her loyalties amidst a cast of quirky characters, including her brother, an ex-boyfriend, and a passionate professor. Ultimately, she must decide where her allegiance lies in this satirical tale of rivalry and self-discovery.