Book 3 in a masterful what-if series in which global catastrophe puts a family’s very survival at risk—and both reveals the darkness in human hearts and lights the way to restoration.
Now eight months into a global blackout, the residents of Oak Hollow are trying to cope with the deep winter nights and a gnawing hunger from a food shortage. The struggle to survive can bring out the worst in anyone.
A teenage friend of the Brannings’ has been found shot while hunting, and his slain deer is gone. Suspicions immediately fall on Mark Green, the son of a convicted murderer. Before he can prove his innocence, vigilantes force the sheriff to arrest him.
Deni Branning is growing closer to Mark, and she sees him as a hero, not a traitor. She and her family set out to find the person who really pulled the trigger. But clearing Mark’s reputation is only part of the battle. Protecting him from the neighbors who ostracized him is just as difficult.
New York Times bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock weaves a masterful what-if novel in which global catastrophe reveals the darkness in human hearts—and lights the way to restoration for a self-centered world.
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"What a great series! Such an interesting concept thats very real to today. Great family story mixed in with faith challenges. All around an excellent series that keeps you wanting more! Can't wait to read the final book. "
— Michelle (5 out of 5 stars)
" Was dissappointed in this one. I had it figured out about a quarter of the way through. <br/>I hate when that happens. Still want to read the last one and see how it all ends. "
— Tammy, 5/2/2011" another excellent book in this series. Highly recommend "
— Diane, 2/20/2011" Very thought provoking! Makes you think about our technology and how much we depend on it daily. What would we really do without it all? "
— Judy, 2/8/2011" I really enjoyed this Terri Blackstock trilogy. "
— Mary, 2/3/2011" Probably my least favorite of the series. Sooo predictable. "
— Anne, 1/16/2011" Book 3 of 4 in the series....can't wait to start it!<br/><br/> "
— Jeanne, 1/12/2011" Really easy read. Story still drew me in, but got a bit predictable and the Christian themes started to override the writing a bit... "
— Kim, 1/4/2011" Excellent book, really develop a connection with the characters. High recommend this series. "
— Terry, 8/7/2010" Such a good book. I would definately read the books in order. This is book 3 of 4. Not predictable by any means. She keeps you wanting more. "
— Sheila, 6/17/2010" The concept is still interesting, but...some of the writing is a little cliche. "
— Dina, 5/21/2010" Great book. The best from the series so far! "
— John, 5/9/2010" Okay book. It kept the storyline of the Branning family alive and I am curious as to how the story ends for the family. Interesting how Deni has evolved as a character and as an individual. "
— Melissa, 1/23/2010" Kept my interest. Good follow up to the 2nd book. One more to go. "
— Dani, 1/6/2010Terri Blackstock made a decision more than a decade ago that permanently changed the direction of her writing career. She had grown to become an award-winning secular novelist of over thirty published titles. And yet she was miserable, and her career left her unfulfilled. One night she decided she would never again write something that was displeasing to God. Since then she has written more than thirty novels, many of which were New York Times bestsellers, and was given the Retailers Choice Award in 2007 for best Christian novel in the general fiction category for Night Light. She lives in Mississippi with her husband, Ken.
Susie Breck’s work has garnered awards both as narrator and director. She won an Audie Award, the audiobook industry’s top honor, for her narration of Sharyn McCrumb’s Ghost Riders. She is married to fellow voice talent Dick Hill, an AudioFile Golden Voice.