<p><strong>The End of the World came and went. Those who remained did what was necessary to stay alive</strong></p><p>Lacey is the head of Laughing Mountain's Portal committee she flouts government edicts and risks prison by helping Portal Runners smuggle desperately needed goods services and people to the Forbidden Colonies</p><p>Malachi Sullivan Sub-Commander of the Blue Moon Militia is one of those who hold the line against tyranny but will he and Lacey be able to work together to save their town and preserve the forbidden Portal?</p><p>Joyce Higgins is on the run from a stalker who intends to make her and her young sisters into slaves. When they are accused of being clones they take refuge in Laughing Mountain where Deputy Mark Connors says he can protect them but can he?</p>