OF LIVING THINGS THERE WERE FEW, BUT THEY CARRIED ON
Cass Dollar is a survivor. She???s overcome the meltdown of civilization, humans turned mindless cannibals, and the many evils of man.
But from beneath the devastated California landscape emerges a tendril of hope. A mysterious traveler arrives at New Eden with knowledge of a passageway North???a final escape from the increasingly cunning Beaters. Clutching this dream, Cass and many others follow him into the unknown.
Journeying down valleys and over barren hills, Cass remains torn between two men. One???her beloved Smoke???is not so innocent as he once was. The other keeps a primal hold on her that feels like Fate itself. And beneath it all, Cass must confront the worst of what???s inside her???dark memories from when she was a Beater herself. But she, and all of the other survivors, will fight to the death for the promise of a new horizon???.
Autorentext
Sophie Littlefield grew up in rural Missouri and attended college in Indiana. She worked in technology before having children, and was lucky enough to stay home with them while they were growing up. She writes novels for kids and adults, and lives in Northern California. Visit her online at www.SophieLittlefield.com.
Zusammenfassung
OF LIVING THINGS THERE WERE FEW, BUT THEY CARRIED ONCass Dollar is a survivor. She's overcome the meltdown of civilization, humans turned mindless cannibals, and the many evils of man.But from beneath the devastated California landscape emerges a tendril of hope. A mysterious traveler arrives at New Eden with knowledge of a passageway North-a final escape from the increasingly cunning Beaters. Clutching this dream, Cass and many others follow him into the unknown.Journeying down valleys and over barren hills, Cass remains torn between two men. One-her beloved Smoke-is not so innocent as he once was. The other keeps a primal hold on her that feels like Fate itself. And beneath it all, Cass must confront the worst of what's inside her-dark memories from when she was a Beater herself. But she, and all of the other survivors, will fight to the death for the promise of a new horizon....