This book is science fiction bordering on fantasy, with not much science involved. An ancient mysterious stone has created a dystopian situation for the earth. A teen and his father live in a remote region of the Rocky Mountains until civilization encroaches. The teen becomes the protagonist of the tale and ends up in a fight to save humanity. I cannot say much more about the plot without spoilers.

The narrative style is what I will call “too controlling” in trying to ensure the reader understands the book in a particular way. I would have preferred planting ideas and letting the reader draw conclusions or providing something to ponder beyond the obvious. It will appeal to those that enjoy contemporary stories with lots of violence, sex, non-stop action, and twists and turns. I am not a fan of those, but I can say overall that I found it entertaining. As a warning, the content includes executions and torture.
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