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forthcoming
Latin America unification
Middle East peace
Olympic athlete politician
Outliers Malcolm Gladwell
Palestine fiction
philosophical allegory
philosophical fiction
political thriller epic
Republic Plato philosophy
spiritual transformation
True Democracy
visionary political novel
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- ISBN 9781510787605
- Weight: 481g
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 19 Nov 2026
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Timeless Wisdom Meets Revolutionary Vision in Epic Political Thriller
What would an ideal world actually look like? Can humanity move beyond endless conflict? Is there a god, and what is its nature? The Third Phase grapples with these eternal questions, reconciling historical polemics from Plato to Nietzsche. Drawing from classical philosophy's most influential work on justice, this modern allegory offers both inspiration and roadmap.
From Olympic champion to world leader, Carlos Smith's extraordinary journey spans eight decades of personal, political, and spiritual transformation. When a missionary's son becomes the most famous athlete on Earth, he discovers his true calling: answering civilization's most urgent question—how do we build a just society?
Fans of Brave New World, Cloud Atlas, and The Ministry for the Future will be captivated by this sweeping saga. Blending the ancient philosophical wisdom of Plato’s Republic with the political intrigue of Orwell’s 1984, Adams crafts a pragmatic vision of humanity's potential—a direct answer to Nietzschean nihilism.
Through Carlos's "Core Team"—brilliant strategists battling tyranny—we witness True Democracy's birth across Palestine, Latin America, China, and Africa. But political revolution demands spiritual awakening. As Carlos confronts corrupt cartels, authoritarian regimes, and entrenched power, he must choose: can love conquer fear? Can wisdom defeat nihilism?
Echoing Churchill, Mandela, and Gandhi, Carlos bridges divided cultures, proving transformation—both personal and civilizational—is possible.
The Third Phase shows us the world we could build, if we dare.
What would an ideal world actually look like? Can humanity move beyond endless conflict? Is there a god, and what is its nature? The Third Phase grapples with these eternal questions, reconciling historical polemics from Plato to Nietzsche. Drawing from classical philosophy's most influential work on justice, this modern allegory offers both inspiration and roadmap.
From Olympic champion to world leader, Carlos Smith's extraordinary journey spans eight decades of personal, political, and spiritual transformation. When a missionary's son becomes the most famous athlete on Earth, he discovers his true calling: answering civilization's most urgent question—how do we build a just society?
Fans of Brave New World, Cloud Atlas, and The Ministry for the Future will be captivated by this sweeping saga. Blending the ancient philosophical wisdom of Plato’s Republic with the political intrigue of Orwell’s 1984, Adams crafts a pragmatic vision of humanity's potential—a direct answer to Nietzschean nihilism.
Through Carlos's "Core Team"—brilliant strategists battling tyranny—we witness True Democracy's birth across Palestine, Latin America, China, and Africa. But political revolution demands spiritual awakening. As Carlos confronts corrupt cartels, authoritarian regimes, and entrenched power, he must choose: can love conquer fear? Can wisdom defeat nihilism?
Echoing Churchill, Mandela, and Gandhi, Carlos bridges divided cultures, proving transformation—both personal and civilizational—is possible.
The Third Phase shows us the world we could build, if we dare.
John C. Adams is a former investment banker whose mid-life spiritual awakening led him to intensive study of philosophy and history. He has devoted himself to understanding Plato's Republic and translating its timeless wisdom into a vision of hope and transformation in the form of a contemporary novel. Adams is a father of five who served as youth pastor at his local church during his children's formative years. He and his wife, Pauline, split their time between Miami and Athens.
