A Gold Sheaf on a Grey Throne
by Dragan Balog

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A Gold Sheaf On A Grey Throne is based on a resource-rich fictional town - Bagerville, which at the behest of the nation's government leases everything in its higher elevations area to a powerful foreign economic entity. As a result, reduced sovereignty and the operation of an autonomous and special economic and customs zone are created, while many legislations and regulations are also altered. During the transition of this once sleepy town into an industrial mecca, many become disgusted at the shackle of corrupt power structures destroying the town's rich historical past, and decide to seek ways to bring about more transparency and accountability to the activities. Arrogance, corruption, dissent, greed, intrigue, narcissism and redemption are at the heart of the battle, when the political, legal and economic systems are amended through duress and monetary compensation after a major global economic downturn. Throughout history with power comes great responsibility, though with absolute power corruption always rears its ugly head and begins to infect humanities mind and soul, as is the case in A Gold Sheaf On A Grey Throne. Dragan (Ed) Balog

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Dragan (Ed) Balog was born in Pancevo, Serbia. He has spent most of his life in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he still resides. He published his first book, Cathartic Windows in 2008 (Epic Press). Many of his other writings have been published in: Canadian, American, UK and European music magazines during the 1990s, and the early 2000s. During that time, he also headed the North American operations of European-based Black Mark Productions, and founded and ran his own record label, Utopian Vision Music. His new book, A Gold Sheaf On A Grey Throne (FriesenPress), comes to light as a new writing direction within the fictional realm.

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