Tony Matula’s “Lottery: One of the Worst Threats to Our National Security”

Author Tony Matula, was born on May 25, 1957. On February 13, 1988, Tony witnessed Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oregon, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia holding the first interstate lottery, an event that terrified him. This fear fueled his creative drive, and for the next 30 years, he wrote about what he believed to be one of the greatest threats to national security.

“Lottery” begins in 1957 during the Cold War, a period marked by President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s foreign policy pronouncement known as the Eisenhower Doctrine. This doctrine promised military and economic aid to any Middle Eastern country resisting Communist aggression, aiming to curb Soviet influence in the region. In response, Communist countries supplied arms to Iraq, prompting a sleeper cell to move to America, where they laid low for decades, planning a massive attack.

Fast forward over six decades, and family patriarch Abon wins a 3.5 billion Lottery prize. This windfall activates sleeper cells across America, uniting them to successfully complete their long-awaited mission.

“Lottery” tells a complex story spanning nearly seven decades, requiring numerous time adjustments and character developments. As actors age, grow, and die, the narrative weaves a non-fictional documentary with dozens of fictional characters and intricate backstories that illuminate their motivations. The story reaches its zenith in 2025, capturing the reader’s attention with its intricate plot and multidimensional characters.

Dive into “Lottery,” a tale where history and fiction intertwine, revealing a meticulously crafted narrative that spans generations and captivates the imagination.

 

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