The Beginning of Sorrows

Mark Goodwin

A timely political thriller about the hidden networks that shape power from behind the scenes, *Cabal* explores the dangerous intersection of secrecy, influence, and control. As concealed agendas begin to surface, the forces working to protect the status quo are challenged by those determined to expose the truth. Blending conspiracy, suspense, and contemporary political themes, the novel invites readers to question who truly governs—and what happens when the public begins to look behind the curtain.

Mark Goodwin

As a coordinated terrorist threat places multiple American cities in the crosshairs, Josh and Emilio race to expose the danger before a weaponized virus can be unleashed. When official channels fail and trusted authorities fall silent, they must rely on courage, ingenuity, and uneasy alliances to protect those in harm’s way. At the same time, families at a remote compound prepare for societal collapse, confronting shortages, inflation, and the daunting task of defending their community. Blending apocalyptic suspense with themes of faith, liberty, preparedness, and the corrupting nature of unchecked power, this installment of the *Beginning of Sorrows* saga offers a tense, Scripture-infused vision of a world on the brink.

Mark Goodwin

As global power consolidates under Lucius Alexander’s expanding regime, the promise of safety and prosperity in the OASIS cities conceals a steep price: conformity to a mandated faith, strict digital certification, and obedience to an emerging new order. When a dangerous virus, vaccine restrictions, and escalating tensions between East and West push civilization toward catastrophe, Josh and his allies are drawn into a desperate mission against forces that seem nearly impossible to defeat. Blending geopolitical intrigue, apocalyptic suspense, and biblical themes, this installment explores the costs of security, the nature of freedom, and the courage required to resist tyranny. It delivers a high-stakes continuation of the *Beginning of Sorrows* saga for readers drawn to Christian dystopian fiction and conservative social commentary.