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Leviticus 25: Jubilee — A Novel Written 20 Years Ago, More Relevant Than Ever

 


Nearly two decades ago, I wrote Leviticus 25: Jubilee, a political thriller inspired by the 2002 G8 Summit held in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. At the time, world leaders gathered to discuss economic stability, debt relief, and global financial systems. While the summit itself may have faded from public memory, the ideas that emerged from it planted the seeds for my novel — and ironically, those themes feel startlingly relevant today.

The story imagines a bold scenario: developing nations, led by Argentina and Peru, announce a "Jubilee" — a coordinated refusal to repay international debts. The term itself is drawn from a biblical concept found in Leviticus 25, where debts are forgiven, and land is restored every fifty years. While the novel's title may suggest a religious narrative, Leviticus 25: Jubilee is not a faith-based book. Instead, it explores how the underlying concept — economic reset and justice — might unfold on a global scale.

In the novel, this declaration of Jubilee sends shockwaves through financial systems, triggering chaos in global markets. The G8 nations appoint David Krynauw to lead JCOM (Jubilee Committee), tasked with tracking the movement's impact. As David and his team unravel layers of political manipulation, media control, and power struggles, the novel explores how entrenched economic systems resist change — even when that change is necessary for sustainability and equity.

Fast forward to today, and the themes of Leviticus 25: Jubilee are resurfacing in unexpected ways. Recent geopolitical developments — including South Africa's defiance of U.S. pressure and other nations seeking alternatives to U.S.-centric financial influence — have brought the book's ideas back into focus. The irony isn’t lost on me: just as the 2002 G8 summit inspired the book, we now stand on the cusp of another G7 meeting set to take place in Kananaskis this June. History, it seems, has a way of circling back.

While Leviticus 25: Jubilee is fiction, the questions it raises remain deeply relevant: What happens when global power structures shift? How do nations reclaim economic independence in the face of dominance by wealthier countries? And what role does media manipulation play in shaping our understanding of these movements?

As we approach this year's G7 summit, it’s clear that the world is still grappling with these questions. The novel's exploration of debt relief, economic justice, and environmental responsibility feels more urgent than ever.

Leviticus 25: Jubilee is available at all online retailers, and the ebook version is currently on sale at Smashwords. For those looking to understand today’s shifting economic landscape — and the potential consequences of nations breaking away from U.S. influence — Leviticus 25: Jubilee offers a timely reflection on what happens when the world dares to challenge the status quo.

Curious what 20 years as an Indie Author has been like?  Read this journal entry: https://mountainthermit.blogspot.com/2025/03/two-decades-of-self-publishing-how-my.html


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