Bonner Incident, Volume 1

By: Thomas A Watson, Michael L. Rider

Narrated by: Eric A. Shelman

Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

Civil forfeiture: the government's ability to seize, keep, and sell any property of any person they believe is involved in a crime...even if that person is innocent. All it takes is for an officer of the law to "think" the items were obtained through criminal means. The person is presumed guilty and must prove innocence to get back what was taken and the government doesn't have to provide legal counsel. What if this law is just another way for the US government to supplement their income while destroying every innocent person they deem a threat? What would you do, and how far would you go to protect yourself and your family?

Joshua Anderson is the owner of a small logging business in rural Idaho, with over a million dollars in assets, and when the Forestry Service begins making bogus accusations, Joshua knows that it is only a matter of time before his country takes everything from him, including his life. But the government has no idea that Joshua will never back down setting off the Bonner Incident. It is time to take a stand, and the only question left: whose side are you on?

Thomas Watson finishes the story started with his good friend Michael Rider after he passed from an accident.

©2016 Thomas A Watson (P)2017 Thomas A Watson

US Vs. Mountain Man

This is the ultimate anti-government, pro constitution, redneck conspiracy novel. It’s entertaining with a a good cast. But it goes overboard on Government violence against its people.

I am naive regarding Government interference and harassment of the logging industry. But when the feds threaten violence on an unarmed logger while he is working for the federal government, I just cannot fathom it. The motivation is to confiscate assets from small and big operators using unconstitutional powers from the executive branch. I don’t doubt the powers exists under the Obama Presidency, nor do I doubt the Government has abused its powers against logging and mining companies. But when a community in Idaho literally goes to war with the US, the story loses its grip on reality.

And despite how inept our media has become, it’s impossible to believe a conflict of this magnitude would not become national news in hours. Yet that is exactly what happens. With no political pressure, the President and Speaker of the House are openly waging war on a US community and the world is oblivious.

A Refreshing Storyline

I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. Without giving away the story, it was a good vs evil story that was hard to stop! Can't wait for the next book!
Condolences to the friends and families of the original author and a thank you to the one who completed this story!

sign of the times

a very good listen. A real eye opener to how the government treats our citizens.

Loved

I loved this book by Thomas A. Watson. I also loved these characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Thomas’ books. I listened to this book on audiobook.

Outstanding

I really enjoyed this book. Joshua is my second favorite character from Thomas Watson. The story will intrigue you. Being a veteran some of the stuff in the book really hits close to home. I’m going to recommend these books to my fellow brothers.

awesome

thomas and Michael have brought another awesome story of government overreach and distopian "kind of" story forward again.

MAKES YOU THINK

An awesome story by Watson and Rider. In this day and age of live streaming, I can't see getting away with the abuses by the feds. Seems like you can't do anything without somebody catching it on video. BUT... it can definitely give you the shivers thinking "could it REALLY HAPPEN "? loved it!

bad

this book is only good if you believe that the federal government is full of incompetent men that are so gullible they could be fleeced by a kitten; the government is very skilled at catching and killing people but clearly the author thinks otherwise.The main character is a sociopath. I mean it. he is evil and uncaring. He murders for fun and takes pride in murder. The main character is the bad guy. The only likable character is Ben and thats cause he is the comic relief.

5 thumbs up

loved it beautifully written story interesting plot captivating from the get-go looking forward to continuing the series

GREAT BOOK!!

One of my favorite books by Mr Watson though all are awesome! Love being able to listen while I drive and the narrator is wonderful!! Well worth the time to listen or read!!

Frighteningly believable

I loved this book, just like all of Thomas Watson's books, it was fast paced and action packed, and frighteningly believable. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down, the narration by Eric Shelman was fantastic as always.