The Edge of Light (2) The Miracle
Merel has escaped her island home of Littleton – the only home she’s ever known. Now a captive aboard a ship with Estelle, she wonders if she’s made a terrible mistake.
Before long, she encounters a sky without the covers that she’s lived under her whole life. The covers that were said to protect them from the sun’s brutal rays. What she experiences is nothing of the sort – just a beautiful blue, clear sky and ocean before her.
There is much more to learn about life away from Littleton, and to her horror, she learns the truth about her island and it’s people. She wishes she’d listened to those who’d begun asking questions. But she never imagined the true purpose of her home.
Living under the covers has given her and Estelle a pale, almost glowing skin, so they stand out among others. Named Darklanders, Merel wonders how they will ever escape the deck of the ship. But others have left the island too, and soon know she is coming.
Finding friendly faces is only temporary though, and Merel discovers an even bigger betrayal. A plan now burns in her – Return to Littleton and share the truth.
An exciting 2nd episode to The Edge of Light Trilogy. With a shocking reveal regarding the purpose of Littleton, and a betrayal that cuts deep, The Miracle is an emotive read.
The novel’s technology is intriguing and unnerving in equal measure, as we see the results of Capitalism in a possible future.
Main character Merel is easy to cheer for, as her inner courage and determination stays strong – until a devastating loss stops her in her tracks. But this girl isn’t down for long, and the ending brings a promise of return and redemption in the final book – Fire.
Author – A M Dixon
Age – 12+
(2025, OneTree House, NZ, Aotearoa, New Zealand, Dystopian, Betrayal, Series, Future, Survival, Ship, Trek, Hiding, Truth, Lies, Technology, Genetics, Clones, Science, Cli-Fi, Post Apocalypse, Trilogy, Future Capitalism)
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