We The People by Russell Razzaque

We The People by Russell Razzaque and T. J. MacGregor* – A Premonition – is a political thriller, set in today’s US. There are very obvious similarities with what is happening today and I was engaged in the story quickly. There are 3 main characters, a former FBI analyst, Luna Ochoa, a millionaire funding a network tracking the government’s abuses, Leo Montoya, and a Pulitzer-winning journalist silenced for exposing political corruption, Jake Kessler. They are likeable and realistic.

The novel starts with AI showing what can happen in the near future – a global catastrophe – wars, climate change, loss of democracy. These 3 characters are trying to do their best to make sure that this AI rendered future doesn’t happen. I enjoyed the book a lot and the best part of it was its ending. I am not going to say anything very clear about it, to avoid spoilers. I liked how each person has their own reasons to do or not to do something, things we can relate to or not.

I am recommending this book for 2 main reasons, besides the obvious that I really liked it. Firstly because of how good people can make choices that they think are right, without realising the changing priorities. Secondly, the ending was so good. While I was reading I was thinking that I hope the ending will not be a let down and it was perfect.

We The People by Russell Razzaque

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My rating: 5/5 Stars
Would I recommend it: yes
Published by: Independently published
Year it was published: 2025, on 23 August
Format: Paperback
Genre(s): Fiction – Contemporary
Pages: 229

About the author: Dr Russell Razzaque is a leading Psychiatrist in the UK and an academic. He works in the NHS and at Cambridge University. He has also published books in human psychology and mental health and one of his key areas of expertise is the intersection between politics, philosophy and mental health. Dr Razzaque has also written columns publications such as The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, USA Today, and Psychology Today.
T.J. MacGregor, is the author of 44 novels and in 2003, won the coveted Edgar Allan Poe award from the Mystery Writers of America for her novel Out of Sight.
As Trish MacGregor, she and her husband, Rob, have written dozens of nonfiction books. Among them are: Aliens in the Backyard: UFOs, Abductions, & Synchronicity, Beyond Strange, The Synchronicity Highway: Exploring Coincidence, the Paranormal, & Alien Contact, Sensing the Future.
She lives in South Florida with Rob, their Golden Retriever, and four cats. Their daughter, Megan, is an illustrator, writer, and is currently working as a naturalist in the San Juan Islands.
Website & Social Media Links: Dr Russell Razzaque [YouTube channel]

*I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.