The world was a paradise then it ended in war. Duke Edmund Talbot's mission is to go the the Southern Isles and contact the scattered merfolk, those who, before the technology collapse, altered their bodies in the shape of mythical sea-dwelling creatures. He must convince them to side with the Freedom Coalition in the battles against the fascist dictators of New Destiny.

In 2250, water is scarce and controlled by tyrants, but when sixteen-year-old Luca descends to the domain of the Water Rats, he meets one who captures his heart and leads him to secrets about a vast conspiracy, and about himself.

Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrived in Wayward Pines, Idaho, three weeks ago. In this town, people are told who to marry, where to live, where to work. No one is allowed to leave; even asking questions can get you killed. But Ethan has discovered the astonishing secret of what lies beyond the electrified fence that surrounds Wayward Pines and protects it from the terrifying world beyond. And now that secret is about to come storming through the...

Martin Moreland, thru the power of money, holds the town of Ashwater in his grip. A daily evidence of his greed and secret sins is Rebecca, who in her demented state of mind bids all pass under her white flag and be purified.

In a future world with no religion, life is standardized by the government and curiosity is repressed, but fifteen-year-old Simon joins a movement dedicated to sharing the Scriptures his nation has banned. Includes book club questions.

Two women born a generation apart witness the destruction of their home and family in war-torn Kabul and incur losses over the course of thirty years that test the limits of their strength and courage.