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What happens when all that remains of the world is fear, distrust and desperation? Daron Turner is the leader of a ragtag collection of small town Americans who've managed to survive a thermal war waged by intergalactic attackers. The survivors have gathered together in a sporting goods... read more
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Summary
This end-of-the-world tale focuses on race and group dynamics, as a small band of humans seeks to survive a thermal warfare attack by intergalactic invaders use. The results leaves the earth scorched and devoid of nearly all human and animal life. A scattershot group of survivors (who dub... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Daron Turner: The ileader of those who have survived the alien-launched thermal war. He is impulsive and protective of Regina, his pregnant co-worker and her unborn child.
- Regina Jackson: Pregnant woman who "has Daron's back." The glue that holds the group together.
- Melvin Hicks: Former gangbangernow lieutenant willing to fight against marauders, wild animals and aliens to survive.
- Gordon Peters: A construction worker and loyal "grunt," who witnessed the silent death of 50,000 Americans, and who is a spoke on thel hub of the groups leadership.
Memorable Quotes
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“Melvin: "...I think Miss Yang Wang Noodles here has a problem with black folks.””
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“Daron: "...you dumb bastards ain’t National Guard, Cal or otherwise. I know you’re wearing prison issue, so I’m gonna ask you once more, who are you?” The third man eyeballed his cohorts. “Name, rank and serial number only, fellas.” Daron shot the man in the chest three times. The eyes of the remaining two men bulged from their sockets. Melvin looked down at the dead men and shook his head. “Daron, I’m starting to worry about you. You like this killing thing a little too much.””
First Sentence
It was unusually hot, even for late August.
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This book is in the Human Trial series.
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