The Nothing Within

<p><strong>In this magical terrifying and whimsical debut (Publishers Weekly starred review) a biotech plague reverberates in Ohio Amish country long after the near-extinction of humankind. A young woman must try to save what remains of the human race. Crafty surprises abound (Kirkus Reviews) in this sci-fi/fantasy adventure that's nothing short of a storytelling masterwork. (BlueInk Review in Booklist)</strong></p><p>Root is...different.Though raised in a fearful society that reveres tradition and conformity she's irreverent outspoken and deeply curious. Her blindness sets her even further apart.</p><p>Centuries after the Reckoning a global biotech disaster savage chimeras still threaten human survival. After Root hears a voice that no one else can hear she flees into the wilderness.</p><p>Outcast and hunted she must confront a dire threat to her people--and unravel the mystery of who she really is.</p><p><em>- Winner Best Science Fiction Novel (2020): Next Generation Indie Book Awards</em></p><p><em>- Winner Best Science Fiction Novel (2020): National Indie Excellence Awards</em></p><p><em>- First Runner Up Best Commercial Fiction Novel (2020): Eric Hoffer Award</em></p>