"In this near-apocalyptic adventure and spiritual contemplation, McWilliams provides readers with a believable world, deeply drawn relationships, and an inspiring heroine. The ornate, complex text takes readers through Agnes' and Beth's journeys of reconciling their faith and desires, imbuing the well-rounded characters with purpose.An excellent read." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The novel unfolds in chapters alternating between Agnes' and Beth's perspectives, blending science fiction with the harsh realities of life in a cult. But in a world where faith, miracles, and cruelty have long been indistinguishable, will Agnes be able to choose between saving her family and saving the world? As Agnes ventures forth, a mysterious connection grows between her and the Virus. But it isn't safe Outside, either: A viral pandemic is burning through the population at a terrifying rate. Is she a sinner for saving him? Is her sister, Beth, a sinner for dreaming of the world beyond Red Creek?Īs the Prophet grows more dangerous, Agnes realizes she must escape with Ezekiel and leave everyone else, including Beth, behind. Her younger brother, Ezekiel, will die without the insulin she barters for once a month, even though medicine is considered outlawed. Then Agnes meets Danny, an Outsider boy, and begins to question what is and isn't a sin. What she doesn't know is that Red Creek is a cult, controlled by a madman who calls himself a prophet. There, she cares tirelessly for her younger siblings and follows the town's strict laws. The Handmaid's Tale meets Wilder Girls in this genre-defying novel about a girl who escapes a terrifying cult only to discover that the world Outside has succumbed to a viral apocalypse.Īgnes loves her home of Red Creek - its quiet, sunny mornings, its dusty roads, and its God.
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