Set in the immediate future, Community 92 is a speculative novel fueled by a mother struggling to protect her children as war descends upon the nation. Christina Parker-Guerrero is driving to the mountains in Northern California with her two young children and teen stepdaughter when the city behind her erupts in a series of fiery blasts. The four of them are forced to abandon their minivan on a forest road and fight for their safety. Christina’s husband Mark is in the thick of disaster down in the city. His story intertwines with Christina’s as he suffers injury trying to connect with her while fulfilling his responsibilities to the U.S. Army. While Mark works to survive, Christina and their family face illness, hunger, and an unexpected delivery. Community 92 is a novel of hope in a time of despair; of survival in time of uncertainty.
I was super excited to read this book. I enjoyed the backdrop of the book in Sacramento and the nearby mountain, the story behind, and how it was told primarily through a mothers eyes.
Community 92 tells the story of a family stranded in their home after the US is invaded by another country. They have to learn to survive with no electricity, cell phone service, access to stores, or ability to drive, etc. It was fun reading about how the characters in this book learned to farm, hunt and fish so they wouldn't starve to death. The story was told well and I enjoyed the characters. If you like dystopian books, then this will be perfect for you.