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The Last Sanctuary
Series · 6 books · 2017-2019

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#1

Rising Storm

2017

"I'd give it more stars if I could...Characters well developed, plot intricately woven, and twists and turns at every corner!" -Amazon Top 500 Reviewer ★★★★★ A hijacked cruise ship. A deadly virus unleashed. The fate of mankind hangs in the balance... In a near future devastated by famine and disease, the United States balances on the cusp of collapse. When terrorists hijack a lavish cruise ship, wealthy Amelia Black is forced into hiding with Gabriel Rivera, an enigmatic stranger with a dangerous secret. He's her only hope—if she can trust him. Despite their overwhelming differences—and the killers hunting them—the pair must form an unlikely alliance to survive. As the lines between enemies and allies blur, they uncover a new catastrophic threat: a world-ending bioweapon hidden on the ship. What starts out as a single, terrifying incident will soon evolve into a race to save mankind from an extinction-level event... With hundreds of five-star reviews, thousands of sales, and millions of pages read, this explosive post-apocalyptic series features compelling characters, fast-paced dystopian action, and ripped-from-the-headlines twists. \Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence.\ The complete Last Sanctuary series: Rising Storm Falling Stars Burning Skies Breaking World Raging Light Praise for The Last Sanctuary series: "The best book I've read in years! I couldn't decide if I was more thrilled with the well-crafted plot or the depth and breadth of the characters!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "If you like your dystopia served with a side of infectious, deadly illness, this series is the one for you!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Great characters, excellent world-building, scary plot. Hits all the right spots of family, friendship, and danger. This collection has it all!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "This is one non-stop, nerve-wracking, spine-tingling thriller that holds your attention from start to finish!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "A ship, social classes, deep players, pirates and shoot 'em ups. Does not get any better than this. Would have given this series 10 stars if possible." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "This series has everything I love: complex characters with realistic motivations, heart-stopping action and suspense, and insights into the human heart." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "Incredibly complex, flawed characters separate this work of sci-fi from all others I've read. Highly recommend!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "A lot of action, violence, and drama wrapped up in a great story. Riveting focus and great detail." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "I didn't turn on Netflix the entire 3 days I read this book!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "If you read one novel this year, make it this one." -Shaun L. Griffiths, author of the Changing Times trilogy ★★★★★ "Read this series for an exciting, page-turning dystopian tale!" -Becky Fleetwood, author of Chroma ★★★★★ "A little science fiction, a little romance, and a whole lot of action!"-Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ &qu
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#2

Falling Stars

2017

They survived the Grand Voyager. They believed they were safe. They were wrong. After a violent ambush, the survivors find themselves thrust into a harsh, unrecognizable world. No communications. No shelter. No food. All they have is each other—a ragtag group of elites and misfits. Amelia faces her deadliest test yet. Guilt-ridden Willow must save her brother at any cost. Gabriel seeks penance for his crimes, while Micah wrestles with his conscience even as he vows to protect his people. With no rescue in sight, they begin a perilous journey in search of safety. Dangerous enemies lurk on every side. And someone—or something—is hunting them. To stay alive, they’ll need answers—What is the Hydra virus? How can they stop it? And who can they trust when they can’t even trust each other? In a hostile world falling to pieces around them, the only way they’ll survive is together.
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#3

Burning Skies

2018

The last sanctuary exists. They just have to survive long enough to find it. In their quest for safety, Amelia and the survivors will face their deadliest test yet. What are they willing to sacrifice to stay alive?
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#4

Breaking World

2018

A cure to save the world...or a war to end it. The Hydra virus killed 94% of the population. The only hope for a cure lies within the Sanctuary. But when Amelia finally makes it inside the walls, what she finds is the last thing she expected. Separated from her friends, unsure whom to trust, and surrounded by danger, Amelia must face her greatest threat alone. And as rebels bent on vengeance gather outside the Sanctuary, Gabriel and the others find themselves caught in the crosshairs of a looming war. With the fate of humanity at stake, how far are they willing to go? The penultimate book in The Last Sanctuary series, Breaking World is a near-future apocalyptic thriller perfect for fans of Hunger Games and Maze Runner.
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Raging Light

2018

Safety is within their reach—but at what cost? Amelia fled to the Sanctuary, desperate for the cure to the Hydra virus. She finds safety in the walled enclave, and the promise of a luxurious life she thought she'd lost forever. She can have it all—if she's willing to betray the people she loves. Offered the vengeance he's always longed for, Gabriel faces his own terrible crucible. He can attack the Sanctuary, bring down the elites, and save the cure—but doing so will turn him into the man he swore he'd never become again... On the brink of war, the survivors must choose—escape with their lives, or stay and fight for the hope of something better, risking everything that matters in the process. The explosive finale in The Last Sanctuary series, Raging Light is a near-future post-apocalyptic thriller perfect for fans of Hunger Games and Maze Runner.
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The Last Sanctuary Omnibus #1-5

The Complete Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series

2019

The five-book Last Sanctuary omnibus is an explosive post-apocalyptic survival thriller featuring 1300+ pages of edge-of-your-seat action adventure, complex characters, and electrifying twists. A hijacked ship. A deadly pandemic unleashed. The fate of mankind hangs in the balance... In a near future devastated by famine, disease, and overcrowding, the United States balances on the cusp of collapse—and civil war. When terrorists hijack a lavish cruise ship, wealthy Amelia Black is forced into hiding with Gabriel Rivera, an enigmatic stranger with a dangerous secret. Despite their overwhelming differences—and the killers hunting them—the pair must form an unlikely alliance to battle a new catastrophic threat: a genetically engineered, world-ending bio-weapon hidden on the ship. What starts out as a single, terrifying incident will soon evolve into a race to save mankind from an extinction-level event... When the end comes for you, when there are no more rules and survival at all costs threatens to tear apart the moral fabric of the world, how far will you go to survive? \Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence.\ Full of twists, turns, and unexpected surprises.

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