Alterna: Ultimate Separation

"Alterna: Ultimate Separation" is a fictional story centered around a real-life issue—the United States judicial system, in particular, its use of prisons and incarceration as punishment and deterrence. Through this story, the author explores a possible solution to the overcrowding, high costs, and high rate of recidivism of prisons.

With free-flowing text, an interesting plot, and well-developed characters, the author has created a story that includes many complex ideas, settings, and legal information. Through all of this, the story remains enjoyable, easy-to-read, and engaging.

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Sidney Tolchin, M.D. is a retired board-certified neurosurgeon, a one-time member of the San Diego Police Department Reserve, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Additionally, Sid is a retired captain, having served in the United States Navy and Navy Reserve for thirty-five years, including deployments in the Antarctic and the Vietnam War.

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