Review – The End Begins by Sara Davison @sarajdavison #5paws

StoreyBook Reviews 

the end begins

Synopsis

When your beliefs are at war, does love stand a chance?

Bookstore owner Meryn O’Reilly and Army Captain Jesse Christensen are on opposite sides of a battle. After a series of terrorist attacks in 2053, martial law has been declared in Canada and the military has taken over. When a radical Christian group claims responsibility, Jesse and his platoon are sent to Meryn’s city to keep an eye on the Christians and ensure they are not stepping outside the confines of the law.

Fiery and quick-tempered, Meryn chafes under the curfew and other restrictions to her freedom. Jesse is equally amused, intrigued, and terrified by her spirit. She could find herself in prison if she shows defiance to the wrong soldier, namely Lieutenant Gallagher.

Jesse watches out for Meryn when possible, although she wants nothing to do with him. His worst fears are realized when she commits a crime he cannot protect her from. Now they both face an uncertain future and the very real threat of losing everything, including their lives. With time running out, Jesse works feverishly to convince the authorities to show leniency to Meryn. And to convince her that love can overcome any barrier that lies between them.

goodreads-badge-add-plus

Amazon * Smashwords * iTunes

Review

This book was quite a surprise and very good. Imagine 30 years into the future, you live in Canada and Christians are the terrorists, bombing mosques and such. They are the ones subjected to terrorism laws and punishments for things as simple as owning or distributing a bible.

I felt like this book addressed some of the issues at hand in today’s world but puts a unique spin on it that it isn’t Muslims or another Middle Eastern religion that is being accused of terrorism but Christians. And it being set in Canada is another unique twist because you don’t normally think of Canada having terrorist issues.

There are some twists and turns in the book that add more depth to the characters and their history. the characters are likable (well mostly, you have to have some you don’t like) and the end leaves you wanting more.

We give this 5 paws out and are bummed we have to wait until next spring for the next installment!

pawprintpawprintpawprintpawprintpawprint

About the Author

Sara Davison, author of the romantic suspense novel, The Watcher, and the speculative romantic suspense trilogy, Seven, has been a finalist for three national writing awards, including Best New Canadian Christian author. Sara has a degree in English Literature from Queen’s University and is a member of The Word Guild. She currently resides in central Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Michael, and their three children, all of whom she (literally) looks up to. Her favourite way to spend her time is drinking coffee and making stuff up.

Website * Facebook * Twitter

Recommended Posts

excerpt fiction Guest Post mystery Supernatural women

Excerpt & Guest Post – Raising the Dead by Jayne Lisbeth

    Synopsis Emeline Upswatch, a naive 20-year-old bride, is grief-stricken after the deaths of both of her beloved parents. Now, Emeline believes she has made a grave error in moving with her husband, Randy, from her California Delta childhood home to unknown Charles Town, Virginia. She questions her marriage and herself. Marooned in grief […]

StoreyBook Reviews 
5 paws Book Release Review romance

Review – If Tomorrow Never Comes by Allison Ashley

  Synopsis Fated mates | Crossed paths | Cancer and remission On the eve of her stem cell transplant to treat her leukemia, Elliott Holland decides to live like it’s her last night on earth. It’s destiny when she crosses paths with a handsome and charming stranger, Jamie Sullivan. The chemistry is magic. So is […]

StoreyBook Reviews 
Book Release excerpt fiction LGBTQ+

Excerpt – Rabbis of the Garden State by Daniel Meltz

  Synopsis In the suburbs of New Jersey, where temple gossip flows like Manischewitz wine, eleven-year-old Andy becomes entangled in a whirlwind of maternal quirks and religious intrigue. His mother’s bizarre obsession with Rabbi Landy transforms their once-quiet life above a candy store into a tale of surprises. Andy’s world features a colorful a fiery […]

StoreyBook Reviews