ABLE Golden Book Awards Nomination October 2025. The American Plan. Set in a dystopian future where the Crumpt dynasty has transformed the U.S. presidency into a hereditary rule, this gripping sci-fi saga follows the struggle for truth, survival, and legacy in a world divided by power and deception. Under the authoritarian grip of Crumpt Jr., the elite Calberras have fortified their dominance, creating walled cities that separate the privileged from the struggling masses.
At the heart of the story is Casey, a young scientist navigating a society shaped by scarcity, rigid policies, and concealed truths. Her family's legacy in scientific innovation, especially in anti-aging and late-life pregnancy, becomes both a burden and a key to the future. Her great-grandmother, Martha, famously gave birth at 80 in 1913 after developing a groundbreaking anti-aging formula, a discovery that now holds dangerous implications. As Casey works within a government-controlled lab, she begins to uncover secrets that could reshape society or bring about her downfall.
Blending science fiction, family legacy, and societal commentary, the series delves into themes of loyalty, deception, and survival in a world teetering on the edge of transformation.
