


With that, we’re privy to a fair bit of introspection. It was a bit of a slow build for me, more character-driven than plot- (which is fine!).

(Part of what makes good dystopian, right?) The action scenes in particular really gripped me, and I got to thinking what I would do in similar situations. Several components read as though taken right out of today’s headlines eerily prescient. This book is a welcome addition to the dystopian genre! As Tony’s world is shaken, she too is dragged into the turmoil.Īs everything falls apart around them, will Tony and Merri crumble beneath the pressure or flee to the only One Who can provide them refuge?īuy on Amazon | Barnes & Noble My Review Merri Dorence, though not a believer, supports much of what First Baptist stands for. Though Tony thwarts the driver’s intentions, this seemingly random event sets off a chain reaction that endangers his sister, Merri, and everyone involved with First Baptist. Untouched, that is, until a car smashes through First Baptist’s front doors and the driver threatens the congregation. Tony Dorence works security for a little country church mostly untouched by America’s downward spiral.
