Donald Galade, a financial advisor and self-described student of biblical prophecy, published Awoken: Conspiracy or Theory? in December 2023. The book hit Amazon Kindle bestseller lists in multiple countries—including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and Japan—within two weeks of release, which suggests it struck a chord with readers hungry for its particular blend of ideas. Galade’s pitch is bold: an elite group controls every facet of life, even the afterlife, under a New World Order that’s been in the works since 1900, with every U.S. president and world leader either complicit or unwitting pawns. He ties this to secret societies—Illuminati, Freemasons, Skull and Bones—and a biblical narrative, framing it as Satan’s grand plan, culminating in the Antichrist. The subtitle, Can’t Live Without It; Can’t Take It With You, hints at a focus on worldly power versus eternal stakes.The website a-woken.com is Galade’s hub, where he brands himself a three-time international bestselling author—his other works include In God We Trust, the Dollar We Worship and a financial guide, 5-Steps. The site pushes Awoken hard, offering direct purchase links and framing it as a wake-up call: “Are you #awoken?” It’s tied to his broader persona as a Christian media producer (think his pro-life documentary The Voice of John) and host of The Money Matters Show podcast, blending financial advice with biblical takes. Posts on X and podcast appearances—like on Kingdom Cross Roads—show him doubling down, connecting current events (Middle East tensions, 2024 election) to end-times prophecy.What’s the meat of it? Galade claims conspiracy theories aren’t just theories—they’re facts, linked across decades, and rooted in scripture. He argues the “spirit of religion” has replaced a true relationship with Christ, and the “Great Reset” (a term floating around since the World Economic Forum’s 2020 initiative) is part of this deception. Reviews on Amazon call it “eye-opening” and “thought-provoking,” praising its synthesis of scattered ideas into a cohesive story—think New World Order plus biblical apocalypse. Critics might say it’s light on hard evidence, leaning instead on narrative and faith-based interpretation. No smoking gun documents here, just a lot of dots connected with confidence.Why now? Galade’s timing—late 2023—rides a wave of distrust in institutions, amplified by figures like Glenn Beck and Tucker Carlson, whom he name-drops as covering similar ground. The book’s religious spin sets it apart from secular conspiracy fare, targeting believers who see prophecy unfolding today.