The New World

G. Michael Hopf

A former Marine haunted by his experiences in Iraq faces a new battle when a devastating electromagnetic attack plunges the modern world into darkness. With power, transportation, communication, and essential infrastructure crippled, Gordon Van Zandt must lead his family through a rapidly unraveling society where food and safety are in short supply. As neighbors become desperate and the rules of civilization begin to erode, Gordon confronts the difficult balance between cooperation, loyalty, and survival. This gripping postapocalyptic novel explores resilience, family, community, and the moral costs of protecting those who depend on you.

Jennifer Wilson

A compelling story of resilience and transformation, *Rising* follows a protagonist confronting the forces—both personal and external—that have kept her from claiming her own future. As buried truths come to light and difficult choices reshape her path, she must find the courage to move beyond fear, loss, and expectation. Exploring identity, renewal, and the enduring power of hope, this emotionally resonant book offers an inspiring portrait of what it means to rise again.