Within the Flame

Global explosions bring society to a screeching halt. Governments crumble, citizens must fend for themselves, and chaos reigns. James is a martial arts student visiting a city thousands of miles from home when the world explodes around him, surrounding him with destruction and death. Charlotte is a young woman with a troubled past and a unique way with people. When society dies and chaos takes its place, her strengths prove invaluable both to her and the small group of survivors she leads. In a world where the evil seize power and the morals of the good are tested by what they must do to survive, the search for safety becomes paramount. As this group struggles just to live another day, they discover one truth. In the world after the Fall, you grow stronger or you die. "A fantastically realistic post-apocalyptic story that takes the reader along on a journey of survival, loyalty, and choices. When the world and civilization as we know it comes to an explosive end, various groups ranging from families, to friends, to strangers must work together to ensure their survival. James and Charlotte--new acquaintances who are struggling with their emerging feelings for each other--step into leadership roles whether they are ready or not. Jordan Crestwood delves into the minds and sometimes conflicting personalities of the characters to give the reader a boots-on-the-ground perspective of the new civilization in this post-apocalyptic world. What would you do in the same situation? How would you survive?" --Anne-Marie Rutella