From the Bookshelf of Tyler Public Library…

[close] This debut novel is set in the not too distant future where the U. S. government has disintegrated, global warming has wreaked havoc, terrorists swarm shopping malls, and gated, secure communities have replaced the dangerous and crumbling cities.

Frieda and Cal are a young married couple who have chosen to live off the grid in the wilderness. However, loneliness, hardship, and fear take their toll and when Frieda discovers she is pregnant, the pair set off to investigate The Group, a contained commune, living just a two day journey away. This is truly a frightening vision of the future and a quick satisfying read.

Recommended for fans of Dystopian fiction.