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paradox---a contradiction to accepted thought that may very well be true

    An example of a paradox is: "The more you're afraid to fail, the more likely you are to fail." In other words, if you're too terrified to even attempt something, how can you succeed at it? Another twist on this paradoxical theme would be: "The more you fail, the more likely you are to succeed." The greater effort you put into something, the greater the probability that you will eventually succeed. (At one time, Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. Did that stop him?)

   The contradictions within our nation's past have always fascinated me.
  • An American icon--the ultimate role model for school children--was plagued with a stubborn streak of arrogance.
  • At what point does the guarantee of due process under the Constitution surrender to society's fears?
  • Since most people believe bullying is a repulsive character trait, why has it flourished within our society at various times?
  • Why has superstition pushed away reason when circumstances challenged people? 

   The goal with each of my books is to shed light on confounding aspects of American history through an engaging plot that captivates my readers. Thank you for choosing to read one of my books. If you're so inclined, I appreciate a review from you on the book's Amazon site after you've read it.
Critical Acclaim for the works of Max Willi Fischer:
The Feathered Quill on American Brush-Off--September 1, 2020
"The story kept me enthralled through the entirety of the book."--Amy Lignor, The Feathered Quill
Midwest Book Review on American Brush-Off--November, 2020
"American Brush-Off offers young adults a compelling, unusual examination of American society at a crossroads, offering insights into the foundations of prejudice and fear that arise from war."--Diane Donovan, MBR
The Feathered Quill on Revelations From the Dead: Chronicles of the Night Waster--October 22, 2020
​"...a gripping read." Risah Salazar
Donovan Literary Services on Revelations From the Dead:
Chronicles of the NIght Waster--December, 2020
"Readers immersed in today's struggles over COVID will find much to recognize in this vivid story of discovery, recovery, and threats that stem from illness, evil, legends, and lost treasure alike...readers remain involved and interested to the end." Diane Donovan
Midwest Book Review Children's Bookwatch Reviewer's Choice
(June, 2016) on The Corkscrew App
"A deftly crafted, consistently entertaining, and original novel from beginningto end, "The Corkscrew App" is highly recommended for personal reading lists,as well asschool and community library science fiction collections for young readers."