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The Salt We Bleed
The Salt We Bleed $14.95

Written by Matthew Praxmarer

In a democratic socialist reimagining of 21st-century America, narrator Hugh, a journalist for a radical newsmagazine, discovers the subject of his newest assignment, Wystan Fitzroy, dead when he arrives for an interview. Wystan is a tech billionaire and creator of Affinity, a major social media platform. Upon learning of Wystan’s role in starting the very magazine he works for, Hugh embarks on a journey to discover the ways Wystan influenced the 21st century.

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Meet the Author

Matthew Sam Prendergast is a professor of composition and creative writing at a Midwestern university. He holds a degree in philosophy from the University of Illinois and an MFA in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He has published numerous works of short prose and poetry. He lives in Chicago with his dog and cat.

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Format: E-book, Paperback

ISBN E-book: 978-1-966369-51-6

ISBN Paperback: 978-1-966369-50-9

Pages: 144

Release date: May 19, 2026

Endorsements

“The present political climate makes clear the need for radical change. By creatively reimagining the recent political past, Matthew Sam Prendergast’s novel helps us to envision a better future. It’s a clever, funny, and thought-provoking ride. Highly recommended!”
—David Detmer, author of Zinnophobia, Sartre Explained, and Freedom as a Value

“Matthew Sam Prendergast is a surefooted and inventive writer who knows how to tell a good story.”  
—Clint McCown, author of Haints, winner of the Midwest Book Award 

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