About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to question authority, exploring the boundaries of personal ethics, or struggling with the pressure of group-think. Set in a dystopian America fractured by a radical militant cult, the story follows fifteen-year-old Cal as he makes a life-altering choice to protect a dog and his younger brother. It is a high-stakes survival adventure that tackles the heavy weight of moral duty and the courage required to walk away from a toxic system. While the setting is intense and features themes of indoctrination and war, it serves as a powerful catalyst for discussing integrity, the bond of siblings, and how to define one's own values in a world that demands blind obedience. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy fast-paced, thought-provoking science fiction.
