David Schoorens, Author
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David Schoorens, Author
@schoorensauthor.bsky.social
A U.S. Coast Guard veteran and retired science teacher. A dad and husband. And a novelist. A political thriller, Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.
Reviews: “Frighteningly Realistic . . Terrifying . . Scary . . Compelling . . A Warning . . Tour de Force
Another step closer to release, as soon as January or February. A psychological thriller for our times.
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy
“Frighteningly Realistic . . . Prescient . . . Terrifying . . . Scary . . . Compelling . . . A Warning . . . Timely . . . Chilling . . . Engrossing . . . Very Plausible . . . Excellent and Engaging . . . A Tour de Force.”
amazon.com/dp/1958217654
September 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Author’s Summary of Captive
Victor Holt made a very bad mistake. He wrote a novel. A novel that triggered fury in a great many people. Who now call him un-American, unpatriotic and a traitor. Who threatened to harm him. To kill him.
Planned release is December of this year.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Author’s Summary of Captive
Victor Holt made a very bad mistake. He wrote a novel. A novel that triggered fury in a great many people. Who now call him un-American, unpatriotic and a traitor. Who threatened to harm him. To kill him.
Planned release is December of this year.
September 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Don't forget! For those autumn reads, my timely novel, Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.

I'll be at Barrington Public Library for Local Author Book Expo, Saturday, April 13, 10 am to 2 pm. One of 40 local Rhode Island authors.

Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI
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September 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy. A thriller that is becoming reality as America falls into a one-party authoritarian government.
Amazon US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
Amazon CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMXVT3VJ

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September 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“Frighteningly Realistic . . . Prescient . . . Terrifying . . . Scary . . . A Warning . . . Timely . . . Chilling . . . Engrossing . . . Very Plausible . . . Excellent and Engaging . . . A Tour de Force.”
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Amazon US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
Amazon CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMXVT3VJ
September 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
You'll need a book for this autumn! Perhaps my timely novel, Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.
I will be with 40 local authors at the Barrington Public Library for their Local Author Book Expo on Saturday, April 13, from 10 am - 2 pm. Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road, Barrington, RI
August 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Latest review on Amazon for my novel, Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy. Simple and to the point. So, if you oppose Trump, if you are Canadian, you will like Refuge.
Amazon link US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
Amazon link CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMXVT3VJ
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I'm up to 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon!
August 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Published 2022. Frightening parallels to today. Trump opponents will like it. Especially Canadians.
Amazon link US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
Amazon link CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMXVT3VJ

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August 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Echoes of Munich heard in Alaska.
August 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This coming Saturday, July 12, I will be there with my timely and scary novel Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.
Book Around Summer Book Festival
10 am to 4 pm
Facebook page for the event (with directions):
www.facebook.com/events/12562...
Website for the event:
www.bookaround.net/summer-book-...
July 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Happy Canada Day!
Joyeuse fête du Canada!
May the bonds between us never be broken.
July 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
A reminder of where I'll be Saturday, June 28. Arlington, VT at Arlington Commons for the Authors Book Festival.
arlingtoncommon.org/book-festival
At 10:30 am, I'll be speaking about political thrillers - POLITICAL HORROR in the Presentation Hall.
Amazon link US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On Sat., June 28, I'll be at Arlington, VT at Arlington Commons Authors Book Festival.
www.arlingtoncommon.org/book-festival
At 10:30 am, I'll speak about political thrillers - political horror in the Presentation Hall.
Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy also at:
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1958217654
June 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Posted on Goodreads June 1. A five-star review on Goodreads of my novel Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy - Published 2022, the story images the election of authoritarian U.S. president. Close to reality.
This review means a great deal to me because it comes from a Canadian. #elbowsupcanada
June 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
June 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
This recently came up in my feed. The post is from 2017.

Got me to thinking, DJT would REALLY, I mean REALLY hate my novel.

Should I send a press release to the White House?

Amazon link US: amazon.com/dp/1958217654
Amazon link CA: amazon.ca/dp/B0BMXVT3VJ
June 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Posted on Goodreads June 1. A five-star review on Goodreads of my novel Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.

This review means a great deal to me because it comes from a Canadian. #elbowsupcanada
June 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
April 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I hope everyone was up to good trouble yesterday!
April 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Non-Amazon sources of Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/refuge-dav...
Book Around bookaround.net
Root & Press Café rootandpress.com
Stillwater Books www.stillwaterbooksri.com
Tatnuck Booksellers www.tatnuck.com
Wakefield Books www.wakefieldbooks.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Elon would hate my book! Come and find out why!
Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy.

Horror Depot Dark Reads Expo, Rhode Island College Student Union, Sat., March 1, 11 am - 5 pm.

Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1958217654
#darkreads #horrordepot #author #refugenovelschoorens #whatif #politicalhorror
February 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'll be there offering my timely novel of political horror, Refuge: A Novel of Lost Democracy. Imagine an authoritarian U.S. president wins an election, then sparks conflicts with Canada and the NATO allies. Wait . . . it's happening now.

Published in 2022. Ahead of the curve.
February 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM