I was worried I might have forgotten some important details since reading the first over a year ago, but Boush does a good job refreshing my memory just enough without too much rehashing. There is no time for that.The pacing is perfect, the dialogue is spot on, the writing itself is beautiful.
The cast of ethnically diverse, interesting characters is back. The story is told in alternating first-person narratives and the reader gets to know and care for each of these original characters deeply. What this story says about human nature is sort of heart-breaking: we're our own worst enemies. When the nation is under attack, the lawlessness of fellow citizens becomes one of the greatest threats. This time, the group gets pulled into a new danger involving traitors working in the US military.
Again, I found myself worrying about whether I have stored enough emergency water. This is a cautionary tale that seems so plausible, it will haunt you.
I enjoyed every moment of this fast-paced read and look forward to the next novel.
Here's my interview with Sam Boush for Today'sAuthor.
