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A scandalous Top Secret Facility built on Sacred Ground 

triggers an ancient Cheyenne curse.

The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon: Cheyenne Spirits

Dead Horse Canyon Saga Book 1

by Marcha Fox & Pete Risingsun

Genre: Native American Cross-Cultural Conspiracy Thriller

GOVERNMENT CORRUPTION TRIGGERS AN ANCIENT CHEYENNE CURSE...

Greed and corruption have infiltrated the once-pristine Colorado Rockies, echoes of years past when silver miners swarmed the area like vermin, precipitating a 19th Century curse. Now a new generation delivers a different form of pollution, among them the most corrupt entity of them all.

All Sara Reynolds remembers of the wreck that slammed their Silverado to the depths of Dead Horse Canyon is Bryan's dying plea to expose what he found. Why did they kill him? What happened that fateful spring day? Will she and her dead husband's life-long Native American friend, Charlie Littlewolf, discover his secret?

Ceremonies taught by Charlie's Northern Cheyenne medicine man grandfather decades before can connect with the spirits and reveal all things. He shunned them then. He needs them now, like never before. Coupled with Sara's ethereal clues from the heavens can they find answers in time? Or will the same black ops raiders murder them, too?

READERS' FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW

"Infused with a sense of danger, the intricate plot and dramatic storyline create a breathtaking and intense story....An exceptional novel complete with conspiracy, intrigue, and murder that will enthrall everyone who has an affinity for suspenseful thrillers with just a smidgen of the paranormal." --Susan Sewell

THE BOOK COMMENTARY 5-STAR REVIEW

"A fascinating blend of historical mystery and the supernatural that is as suspenseful as it is entertaining. How the past affects the present is a cleverly handled theme, and the narrative highlights the enduring consequences of greed and disrespect for the land. Boldly written, tautly plotted, and expertly delivered." --George Buehlman

AWARDS

Page Turner Book Award
Silver Medal Global Book Awards
Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Book Excellence Award Finalist
Readers' Favorite 5-star Review

 

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PROLOGUE

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COLORADO ROCKIES

April 17, Tuesday

4:17 p.m.

Breathtaking drops along the road that rimmed Colorado's Dead Horse Canyon terrified Sara Reynolds from the start. Cliffs and gorges stretched on and off for miles, few protected by guardrails.

"Too expensive," Bryan explained. "Not a priority for lean county budgets."

His advice for dealing with roadway-induced acrophobia was simple:

"Keep your eyes on the center line. Concentrate on the road. Whatever you do, never, ever look down!"

His words sprang from memory, recommendations moot. Ignoring the threat didn't make it go away. Especially when someone T-boned your truck on a blind curve.

Their mangled Silverado teetered on a ledge twenty feet below. She stared, incredulous, as steam twisted upward from its crumpled hood in a sultry, hypnotic dance. Vapors crawled along the shattered windshield, then teased the heart-shaped leaves of a young quaking aspen—the truck's only ally against a sheer drop of several hundred feet.

The realization she'd been the truck's passenger only moments before sizzled through her like lightning. Why was she weightless, brunette tendrils floating about her shoulders like a storm cloud? Her horrified gaze shifted to her husband, likewise weightless and wearing his signature crooked grin.

"What happened?" Her words were soundless, thought rather than speech.

"We're dead."

"What? Dead? What do you mean we're dead?"

He pointed to their truck. She gasped. Their lifeless bodies were clearly visible through the cab's passenger side window.

He was right—they were dead.

The tender expression in his hazel eyes embraced her heart as affection flowed between them. An unexpected sense of peace  defied what lay below. Time froze, the forest hushed and serene as a leafy chorus offered a requiem in the spring breeze.

What seemed an eternity later, sirens screamed through the canyon. His demeanor shifted.

"I'm sorry, Sara. That didn't exactly work out as planned. I know—I should have listened to you. I love you, sweetheart."

Renewed panic surged. "What are you saying, Bryan?"

"You must go back. Promise me. Don't let them get away with this. Please."

He blew her a kiss, then his personage retreated, fading into a swirling vortex of unearthly light.

"No! Wait. Don't leave me! Bryan, please. Don't go!"

He didn't stop, her plea denied, his only response a wave of farewell as he vanished into the light.

* * *

She awoke to mind-numbing pain. Her shoulder, neck, and hip screamed, spasms twisting every muscle as if some wild beast had torn them apart. There'd been an ear-splitting crash, a brilliant flash of light. . .

Where was Bryan? Where was she?

Unless someone knew otherwise, surely it was hell.

Somewhere far away a muffled siren wailed. Fear of the truth conspired with her blood-crusted lashes not to open her eyes. Pain vetoed the refusal. Her eyelids trembled open.

A sandy haired, broad-shouldered man in a blue EMS uniform sat beside her, attention fixed on a beeping vital signs monitor. A metallic taste filled her mouth, lips swollen and heavy, her attempt to speak a scratchy whisper.

"What. . .happened? Wh-where's Bryan? Is he h-here?"

The man turned her way, regarding her with dark, concerned eyes.

"It's okay, ma'am. Don't try to talk." He placed a gentle hand on her shoulder. "We're getting you to help as fast as we can."

Her breathing quickened, ravaged muscles and nerves on fire, but the agony consuming her heart eclipsed it all. A sob caught in her throat, words an articulated whimper.

"H-he left me. Here...."

"Just relax." He emptied a syringe into the port of the IV line embedded in her arm.

The pain ebbed. Again nothing. Only darkness.

* * *

BELTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

April 17, Tuesday

5:37 p.m.

The sensation of motion breached the persistent fog. Her eyes cracked open as the gurney rumbled through a portal into blinding light. Electronic chirping, then muted voices, the smell of antiseptics.

She forced her query out from somewhere in her chest. "W-what h-happened?"

The pretty black nurse hanging a unit of blood looked her way. "You were in a bad wreck, darlin'. Just rest now. You're in good hands. You're awake and that's a really good sign."

"But my husband—"

"I know, darlin'. Don't worry about him. He's in a better place." Tears flowed unbidden. It had to be a nightmare. Willing herself awake, however, failed. Abandonment and confusion in the grip of agonizing pain remained.

Return to Dead Horse Canyon: Grandfather Spirits

Dead Horse Canyon Saga Book 2

THE DEAD HORSE CANYON SAGA CONTINUES. . .

READERS' FAVORITE 5-STAR REVIEW

"I went into 'Return to Dead Horse Canyon' not having read the first book and while it does read comfortably as a stand-alone, after just a couple of chapters I actually went back to read 'The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon' before restarting book two. It was an excellent decision. The building of the Cheyenne history is critical to the story and had I not understood Sara’s complete motivation and Charlie’s fully fleshed-out roots, I’d have missed out on so much more than just a good read. My gosh, the depth of ethnology packed into both novels is meticulously researched and beautifully detailed. Co-authors Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun are a dream team with this saga and I’m really looking forward to the third and final installment of their trilogy." -- Asher Syed


This epic modern Native American saga continues in this sequel to "The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon" where Charlie Littlewolf and Sara Reynolds discovered why her husband, Bryan, was murdered, changing their lives forever. While Charlie swore to avenge his white brother's death, the path to do so remains unclear.

His job with Lone Star Operations allows him to use his college education and earn a generous income. However, it conflicts with everything he knows to be right, especially as he returns to the teachings of his medicine man grandfather. Is violating the Earth wrong or not? Little does he realize that his work will ultimately return him to the Northern Cheyenne reservation where his true destiny will manifest in ways he never imagined.

Sara is determined to fulfill Bryan's last request to expose the government corruption coupled with the lethal forces that stole his life. Releasing the scandalous Top Secret data via WikiLeaks infuriates those with much to lose, who place a high price on her demise. When her response gets too personal, the next attempt to silence her forever comes close to home.

While miles apart, each struggles with life-threatening situations as a result of their dedication to Bryan's legacy. Their lives remain entangled through a series of fateful decisions and circumstances that define a future fraught with dangerous unknowns for them both.

AWARDS

Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Firebird Book Award
Book Excellence Award Finalist
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Page Turner Award Finalist

 

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The Revenge of Dead Horse Canyon: Sweet Medicine Spirits

Dead Horse Canyon Saga Book 3

The DEAD HORSE CANYON Trilogy's explosive conclusion!

Picking up where "Return to Dead Horse Canyon: Grandfather Spirits" left off, we find that much to her enemy’s dismay, Sara’s life is spared, but with a steep price. A million dollar bounty remains on her demise, motivating another to threaten her life. Paralyzed by the last attempt to eliminate her, her Native American friend, Charlie, promises to help restore her health so she can walk again. Before he can accomplish that, however, the unthinkable happens, which disrupts and redirects their plans.

To fulfill his promise to his Northern Cheyenne Grandfather to complete a four-day ceremonial fast at the Sacred Mountain, Charlie journeys to Bear Butte in South Dakota, known to his tribe as Novavose. A series of startling visions reveal the full scope of his destiny. Of prime importance is to restore the ancient Earth Giving Ceremony known as the Massaum, originally revealed thousands of years before by their prophet, Sweet Medicine.

Has the time come at last for Native People to unite and fulfill Black Cloud’s curse on Dead Horse Canyon? And what about those other 19th century prophecies directed to the 7th Generation by Black Elk and Crazy Horse?

Phase I of the PURF complex is complete. A gala open house to celebrate is scheduled around the same time as the Gathering of Indigenous Leaders. While the underground facility is filled to the brim with corrupt lobbyists, contractors, and government officials, not far away a host of First Nation Americans is entrenched in a ceremony that promises to restore them to their land.

What could possibly go wrong?

5-STAR EDITORIAL REVIEW FROM READERS' FAVORITE

"The Revenge of Dead Horse Canyon by Marcha Fox and Pete Risingsun stands out for its sharp writing and complete ability to immerse readers, especially in Charlie's spiritual transformation. Poor Sara just cannot get a break. Attacked, paralyzed, kidnapped, and then labeled a domestic terrorist and sanctioned! This isn’t just a fight for survival; this is about the power of truth in the face of overwhelming opposition. Charlie fits into this description, with a spectacular ceremony for Sara's healing, but also as a powerful catalyst when he is in the presence of Grandmother Earth and the consequences of his actions. Fox and Risingsun are a dream writing team in every way, and, culturally, this portrayal of Charlie's heritage is painted from the sky to the smallest pebble and the fire burning in between. The pacing is elevated by point of view shifts and all the drama, but also a surprising relationship transformation as well. Ultimately, this finale succeeds with a perfect 10 landing. Very, very highly recommended."

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Reader's Favorite 5-stars
Book Excellence Award
Pinnacle Achievement Award

 

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A sweetgrass braid ordered in 2019 connected a NASA physicist in Texas with a Cheyenne elder living on the Northern Cheyenne reservation in Montana. That relationship evolved from a transaction to a consultation to a co-authorship that produced a culturally meticulous, spiritually grounded, award-winning conspiracy thriller trilogy.

Before publishing "The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon" Marcha wanted to confirm her portrayal of Native American culture and the story's protagonist, Charlie Littlewolf, was accurate as well as respectful toward indigenous people.

Synchronicity intervened via that sweetgrass braid and connected her with Pete Risingsun, an enrolled member and elder in the Northern Cheyenne tribe. He offered insights and changes, but best of all, was so taken with the story he ultimately became its coauthor.

Marcha's experience as a retired NASA engineer and seasoned author of The Star Trails Tetralogy science fiction series, melded perfectly with Pete's knowledge of his tribe's history and ceremonies.

The pair, who has never met face to face, collaborated via phone calls, text messages, and snail mail between her home in the Texas Hill Country and his on the reservation in Montana.

It took five years to produce the trilogy that comprises "The Curse of Dead Horse Canyon Saga," the three books of which have collected a total of 13 awards.

In preparation for writing the saga's explosive conclusion, Marcha and Pete conducted extensive research. In so doing, they were delighted to uncover fascinating details of Norther Cheyenne history and ceremonies that dove-tailed perfectly with the complex story's plot, tying it back to numerous events in the 19th Century.

 

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 GUEST POST

My Writing Journey: Science Fiction to Cross-Cultural Thrillers

by Marcha Fox

I started out writing science fiction, which I loved as a kid. My favorite author was Robert A. Heilein, but I was always disappointed when the stories didn't contain much, if any, science. Thus, I decided some day I'd write the books I wanted to read. Books that had plenty of action and interesting characters, but also included some science. 

Learning is supposed to be fun, right? So that's what I did with Star Trails. The science wasn't tacked on, but integral to the plot as science and engineering were required for the characters to solve the many problems that came along, whether during space travel or colonizing a hostile planet. 

One of my sci-fi characters is a telepathic walking plant named Thyron. He just showed up and threatened to take over the story. He was so popular I eventually wrote a novel as a side story to the second book in the series that included him as the protagonist.

In The Terra Debacle: Prisoners at Area 51, Thryon winds up on earth with a NASA astrobiologist studying him. Needless to say, the fact I spent 21 years working at NASA was very helpful! I had to do quite a bit of botany research since that was not my forte, but it was essential to my pledge to include science in my stories. 

Oddly enough, a professional reviewer criticized it for having too much science while my readers loved it! You can't please everyone, that's for sure, but I couldn't help wondering how he thought science that established the premise was inappropriate? C'mon! At least one science teacher I know had my novels in her classroom as extra-credit reading material.

Since I'd written science fiction that included a fair amount of paranormal elements, it was an easy transition to the Native American connection with the earth and everything on it. In writing Dead Horse Canyon with my coauthor, Pete Risingsun, we'd talk on the phone about what would happen, then I'd go draft it and send it to him for approval, comments, and so forth. There were times when I wondered if I was getting a little too far out, even though I was simply writing what Charlie was thinking and doing as it came to me. 

A few times I expected Pete to come back and tell me that something I had in there was blatantly wrong or downright impossible, like having a tree that witnessed the accident tell him telepathically where to look for evidence. It never happened. Nothing I ever wrote got nixed for not being fully credible as a part of their culture!

Indigenous people have a connection with the earth and the spirit world "civilized" people have been trained to forget. Those who notice that the world is evolving toward enlightenment with physics and metaphysics gradually coming together are simply coming back to what Native Americans have known all along.

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*Audiobook Tour & Giveaway* Living at the Edge of the World Spring

 

In Shetland, twelve-year-old twins uncover a Viking artifact, setting off an unforgettable adventure of friendship, teamwork, and discovery. ⚔️

Living at the Edge of the World – Spring

The Papala Island Adventure Series Book 2

written by S. J. Barratt

narrated by Gill Mills

Genre: Middle Grade Eco Adventure  

 

When twelve-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy unearth an ancient artefact in the peat banks of Papala Island, they set off a chain of extraordinary events. Determined to protect their discovery, the twins rally their friends to outwit sneaky treasure hunters, navigate treacherous terrain, and unravel the island’s ancient legend.

As spring unfolds, and with the guidance of their Great Uncle Tamhas, the twins uncover the true meaning of community, courage, and belonging—realising they have the power to make a difference, even at twelve.

Packed with action, wildlife, and heart, Living at the Edge of the World: Spring is the perfect adventure story for listeners aged 9-12. Explore the wilds of Papala Island, Shetland, in this exciting tale of bravery, friendship, and discovering where you truly belong.

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Living at the Edge of the World – Winter

The Papala Island Adventure Series Book 1

Twins Tabitha and Timothy leave London for a wild Shetland island — no Wi-Fi, no friends, and a mysterious great-uncle. In Papala, they discover a new way of life, unexpected friendships, and courage they never knew they had.

A fun, eco-conscious story for ages 9–12 that the whole family will love.

 

When their parents sail the world without them, 12-year-old twins Tabitha and Timothy are sent to the remote island of Papala, known as the "Bird Island." Great Uncle Tamhas becomes their guardian in a world as strange as the island itself.

Tabitha is frustrated with the island's isolation and limited Wi-Fi, but Timothy is delighted to uncover the island’s natural secrets. The twins soon realise however, they are not the only newcomers to the island.

Discover a story about courage, friendship and the joy of embracing the unfamiliar. Dive into a different world, where nature and friendship are full of surprises.

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S. J. Barratt is a self-published, professionally edited children’s author whose eco-themed stories celebrate the connection between people and the natural world. Rooted in an English countryside upbringing and shaped by a career in agriculture, she blends a gardener’s curiosity with a storyteller’s warmth to her writing. Now based in Lyon, France, Suzanne creates tales that inspire middle-grade readers to swap screen time for green time—and rediscover the wonders waiting just outside their door.

 

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A former BBC broadcaster and journalist, Gill Mills brings over 20 years of experience in entertainment to her narration. Known for her warm, resonant voice, she began her voice career while DJing on BBC Radio 1 and has since voiced numerous TV and audio productions. She now runs a content company specialising in podcast and film production from her studio in East London.

 

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*Book Tour & Giveaway* The Changing Earth Series

 

When the Earth rebels, family survives the storm.

 

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Day After Disaster

The Changing Earth Series Book 1

by Sara F. Hathaway

Genre: Postapocalyptic Family Drama Thriller

When a mega-quake buries Sacramento in toxic floodwaters, Erika Moore emerges from a bomb shelter—burned and alone, she’s desperate to find her husband and son. A country girl with a martial arts background, she fights to survive a lawless Sierra Nevada, battling gangs and saving a lost girl, Star. In a The Road-like wasteland with The Last of Us grit, every choice tests her: help others or herself? Desperate to reclaim her family, she presses on—until disaster strikes again. With raiders and waves rising, her reunion teeters on ruin. A post-apocalyptic tale of courage and chaos—will she outrun the next catastrophe?

 

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Jane stood there watching her go. Just as Sam closed the gate behind her, Jane heard Doug’s crew coming down the side of the mountain from the right-hand side.

Moving the gate was a slow process. It slammed with a bang as people flooded down the mountainside. There was no way to open it again in time to get Jaclyn safely inside before the attackers ascended upon them.

Jane screamed to Jaclyn, “Run, Jaclyn, run and hide! They’ll catch you!”

Jane was frantically pulling the gate open. Jaclyn started to run along the river's edge, where the flowing water pulled back the mud and left less slippery stone. Thinking fast, Erika ran to Artaz. Star was already mounted, and Erika jumped up in front of her.

“Whatever you do, don’t let go!” Erika yelled while driving her legs into Artaz.

Artaz leaped forward. In a flash, they flew around the edge of the wall, splashing through the river. They hit the beach and galloped. The mud flew in the air as they pounded along the river bed. Then, she saw Jaclyn running in fear as fast as she could. Artaz was soaring now; his hoofs were clacking across the rock. Somehow, he found solid footing every time. Erika was a short distance from Jaclyn. They were going to make it. Then, all of a sudden, a truck came into her view from her left. The engine roared as the truck bound across the mud. They were closing in on Jaclyn! Erika realized she would never make it before the truck and pulled back hard on Artaz, causing him to come to a sliding stop.

As Artaz spun around on his heels to scamper back to the compound's safety, Erika heard Star scream, “They have her.”

“There’s nothing we can do now except get out of here,” Erika shouted. She was out of her head to be running after Jaclyn. All that would come of it was her and Star getting captured as well. Then she heard the men from the truck shouting.

“There it is! The horse. That girl is riding it. Get it!” They quickly turned and started chasing Erika down, but before they could get their truck rolling through the deep muck, Erika was back around the wall, galloping toward the bridge.

Erika raced across the camp. They tied Jaclyn up like an animal in the back of the truck. The men were laughing at her and hitting her. She screamed in horror for someone to help her, but there would be no help. She would become another victim in a world that no longer had sympathy for the defenseless.

Erika could not help her now. Too much time was wasted already. The giant hooks were pulling on the walls. Some were starting to fall. She watched Sam and Jane retreat to the designated point for the final attack. The marauders were shooting guns and throwing spears at Jane and Sam. Jane and Sam were firing back, but their ammo was limited, and Erika knew it. Sam ran back to the cover point. Erika was forgotten in the fray. The bridge would be blown, and Erika was on the wrong side!

She dug her heels deep into Artaz. They galloped toward the bridge. She could see Jane getting ready to hit the switch, but in a second, Jane was standing there with a spear directly through her eye, and it was coming out the back of her head. Screaming for Jane, Sam shot the spear thrower dead in his tracks. Sam went to fire again, but the only sound was: click. . . click. He was out of bullets and the marauders were closing in. Erika jumped off a galloping Artaz and rolled over to the generator. Artaz hit the brakes quickly on the bridge when he felt Erika jump. Star instinctually moved up and gripped the reins. Yanking on one rein, Star wheeled back around toward Erika. A group of men were closing in. She hit the switch. As she looked back, she saw Artaz with Star at the reins.

Erika leaped up in front of Star, and they tore across the bridge that was blowing up almost underneath them. They turned to get Sam and saw a bullet rip through his chest. Debris rained down on them as the bridge and the men exploded.

Artaz was now in a wild gallop, completely panicked from the barrage of gunfire aimed at them. He barreled up the hill uncontrollably. Star suddenly clenched Erika tightly and screamed. Artaz shied violently, and it took all of Erika’s strength to stay seated in the saddle. He dodged left and right, fear fueling his wild scramble up the mountainside. He ran like never before. Halfway up the hill, he collapsed into a lifeless mass.

During the crash, Erika and Star were launched through the air. They were knocked unconscious. All that could be heard was the quiet of an unbelievable night. As Erika lay there somewhere between reality and unconsciousness, she told herself, this is all just a horrible nightmare, and I’m going to wake up. What is this life? 

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The Lost Vegas Years

The Changing Earth Series Book 1.5

In the wake of the Great Quake, Las Vegas lies in ruins, transformed into a federal refugee camp where survival is a daily struggle. Amidst the chaos and despair, Erika Moore fights to protect her family from the government's iron rule. With her husband Vince by her side, they must navigate a world filled with danger and betrayal. As their defiance sparks whispers of Erika being the camp's "Savior," each act of resistance threatens to tear their family apart.

But Erika is not alone in her fight. Vince, the camp's quiet hero, builds aquaponics gardens to feed the starving, a symbol of resilience in the face of oppression. As the government pushes for extreme measures and family adoption programs, Erika and Vince's covert training and unwavering determination become their greatest weapons. From the ruins of Sacramento to the dusty streets of Vegas, their family's bond is tested by loss, sacrifice, and a rising revolution that could destroy everything they hold dear.

For fans of post-apocalyptic thrillers like The Road and The Hunger Games, Back to the Lost Vegas Years is a heart-pounding journey into a world of survival, resistance, and unbreakable spirit. In the midst of a dystopian nightmare, one woman's fire and one man's roots may be the key to saving their family and sparking a revolution. Don't miss this gripping installment in the Changing Earth series.

If you enjoyed The Road and The Hunger Games, you'll love Back to the Lost Vegas Years.

 

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Without Land

The Changing Earth Series Book 2

Nine years trapped in a FEMA camp have crushed Erika Moore—once a legendary survivor, now a shadow haunted by a failed riot and iron-box torment. Her family—husband Vince and their kids—is her lifeline in a world of forced infertility and despair. A rescue squad gig offers escape, but betrayal and floods unravel her fragile hope. In a The Handmaid’s Tale-esque nightmare with The Last of Us’ brutal edge, Erika battles a tyrannical system to free her loved ones. Every step risks everything—submission or salvation. This post-apocalyptic clash of grit and defiance hooks like a dystopian thriller—can Erika shatter the walls? Dive into the next chapter of survival.

 

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The Walls of Freedom

The Changing Earth Series Book 3

Erika and Vince Moore lead their family north through a quake-scarred Sierra Nevada, nature reclaiming the ruins, fleeing feds and mercenaries for freedom. Hunted and frail, a drifting haven spares them starvation’s grasp—but storms and peril nearly claim young Daniel. In a Station Eleven-like world of fragile renewal and The 100’s fierce survival, Erika fights on as Vince teeters on death’s edge from brutal wounds. Her spirit snaps, marching toward doom to shield her own. Allies Bennet and Virgis offer refuge—until she’s summoned to a governing board to unveil a decade of horrors and a new quake looms. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and sacrifice hooks like a rebel’s stand—will Erika break the chains? Dive deeper into the fight.

 

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Battle For the South

The Changing Earth Series Book 4

Erika and Vince Moore trek south to warn of a looming disaster, risking all to save her mom and friends in a crumbling Las Vegas. Hunted by feds and mercenaries, they rally with a Texas militia through hurricanes and heartbreak—until a vengeful shadow from Erika’s past strikes. In a The Passage-like sprawl of ruin and resolve, with Snowpiercer’s relentless fight, Erika battles storms and betrayal, her spirit forged in sacrifice as foes close in. Allies crumble, cities teeter, and a desperate stand looms. This post-apocalyptic epic of grit and loyalty grips like a survivor’s last cry—will Erika save her own against the next calamity? Dive into the battle’s fierce soul.

 

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Dark Days in Denver

The Changing Earth Series Book 5

Riding rebel victories, Erika Moore guides her family to a Denver homestead, a fleeting calm eclipsed by a brewing disaster. Hunted by feds and bounty hunters, her cover shatters amid betrayal and bloodshed—old bonds strain and new threats surge. In a Parable of the Sower-like weave of raw resilience, with The Walking Dead’s brutal chaos, Erika fights to safeguard her own as the West frays at the seams. A desperate clash for the city tests her soul, with ruin closing in. This post-apocalyptic epic of courage and survival grips like a rebel’s last breath—will Erika defy the dark days? Dive into the fray of loyalty and loss.

 

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The Endless Night

The Changing Earth Series Book 6

Bound in a bounty hunter’s den, Erika Moore grips a shred of defiance, her spirit bruised yet fierce. Hunted by feds and a merciless captor, she mourns her lost family—until echoes of their resistance stir her fight. In a The Road-like sprawl of stark desperation, with Swan Song’s epic struggle, Erika endures TJ’s mind-breaking torment, her will forged as he twists her soul. A storm churns outside, hinting at salvation. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and redemption cuts like a survivor’s final plea—will Erika pierce the endless night? Dive into the tempest of loyalty and ruin.

 

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Hope On the Horizon

The Changing Earth Series Book 7

Arriving in Dallas, Erika Moore battles the mental scars TJ Swenson left behind, her mind grasping for clues of the past while facing the present. With Vince at her side, she claws toward recovery as a fractured resistance wavers—still haunted by TJ’s relentless glare. In a Station Eleven-like weave of fragile hope, with The Book of Eli’s unyielding resolve, Erika defies cravings to rally her people, her son Dexter rising to steady their cause. A northern refuge offers peace, but peril stalks their path. This post-apocalyptic tale of grit and renewal lifts like a survivor’s quiet cry—will Erika reclaim the horizon? Dive into a fight for family and light.

 

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The Bitter End

The Changing Earth Series Book 8

Erika Moore stands fierce in Pine Springs, a rebel leader hunted by TJ Swenson, a tyrant who claims her soul. With Vince and their son Dexter at her side, she guards a fragile west against an ice age and TJ’s iron grip. In a The Walking Dead-like clash of brutal stakes, with The Hunger Games defiant spirit, Erika strikes at TJ’s core, her family chasing secrets to shatter his reign. A last stand looms as ruin encroaches. This post-apocalyptic epic of grit and defiance roars like a survivor’s final cry—will Erika forge freedom from the bitter end? Dive into a saga of rebellion and resolve.

 

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Sara is an author, a fighter, a mother, and a wife. Her writings’ central philosophy is that anyone can be confident in any survival situation with the right skills and mental attitude. She wants people to learn through a fictional experience just how fragile our manufactured society is.

She practices these philosophies by training in various martial arts disciplines and homesteading with her family. Sara graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and published her first novel in 2014. She hosts self-defense seminars and avoiding abductions and sexual assaults.

Sara currently lives in the piney forest of east Texas. As a happily married woman with two boys, she delights in quality family time hiking and camping. Besides writing and fighting, she raises chickens, tends to her garden, and works as an insurance agent during the week.

 

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