New Theory Examined to Replace War

What if there was a way to prevent war? What if friendly competition could really diffuse animosities and lead to a clearer understanding of anothers point of view?

In a fictional book that will appeal to young people and adults, author D.E. Waldregen weaves a tale of four monarchs and four kingdoms each seeking to claim twelve Luna colonies. War seems inevitable, until King Stewart suggests a way to divide the colonies fairly without bloodshed: a series of peaceful competitions. Each contest won is another Luna colony added to the victors kingdom. The challenges, however, are varied and unique-and bring with them new adventures, packed with action, strategy, and romance. The others agree to settle the matter in this way, but as the competitions continue, the pressure and--aggressiveness-increase. Will the peace last?

The four monarchs agree to compete in three categories-athletics, arts, and logic and reasoning. From ice hockey to badminton, from painting to poetry, and from chess to riddles, the competition proceeds. The author also creates two original games that the reader will want to play. The book, The War That Never Was, is published through American Book Publishing, Salt Lake City, Utah http://www.american-book.com and available at the Publisher Direct Discount Bookstore at http://www. pdbookstore.com.

What Readers are saying about The War That Never Was:

Waldregens work explores the inexplicable relationships of the micro and the macro family. At once it reveals the nasty competition between siblings and evokes the deadly relations that occur between nations. Weaving an intricate plot that twists and turns on some not-so-noble intentions, this fantasy strongly conspires to find a better world among the lesser motivations of the human behavior."
--Ted May. St. Marys University, author of Shopping for Twin Cities and More

The War That Never Was is a must-read for young people and adults alike. I found myself rooting for the characters...Waldregens novel has creative complexity that keeps our interest, yet it is an easy read.
--Dr. Arnold Olsen, director of the Montana Historical Society

A story that caries on the peaceful spirit of the modern Olympic games. It makes one wonder if the conflicts of mankind were solved through fair competitions, how many lives of innocent people would have been saved."
--Dr. Pervin Basaran, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey