In a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, how far will a father go to save his daughter's life?

In a world ravaged by the collapse of Earth's oceans, humanity teeters on the brink of survival. Jeremy Colt is a father driven by an unyielding determination to protect his daughter, Sam. With only their bikes and the packs on their backs, they must reach San Diego before her medicine runs out. With resources dwindling and danger lurking at every turn, their journey westward through a fractured America is a desperate bid to find the one place that might hold the key to Sam's survival.

Haunted by the sacrifices of those he's loved and lost, Jeremy wrestles with the weight of his choices, the crushing uncertainty of hope, and the shadow of his own humanity. Together with Seth, a resilient boy who's become like family, they traverse fire-scorched deserts, abandoned towns, and treacherous landscapes in search of a future that may not exist.

The clock is ticking.

Can they get there fast enough?

And if they do, will it even save her?

BARREN WATERS, the Hollywood Book Festival's Best Science Fiction Novel of 2017, is a gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love. As Jeremy, Sam, and Seth face impossible odds, they must confront the question: what does it truly mean to survive, and how far will they go to protect the ones they love?

• Winner! Hollywood Book Festival, Best Science Fiction Novel, 2017

• Winner! San Francisco Green Book Festival, Best Science Fiction Novel, 2017

• Winner! Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) - Silver Medal National Winner, Best Science Fiction Novel of 2017

• Winner! NIEA (National Indie Excellence Awards) - Silver Medal, Best Science Fiction Novel, 2017

"Fiction. Yet possibly a prophecy of things to come if we don't change our ways. Good story, well thought out characters and as a diabetic it scared the bejesus out of me." - Amazon Reviewer

"This book will grab you from the first chapter and keep you riveted throughout." - Amazon Reviewer

"I just recently made the jump to post-apocalyptic novels, and this will be one of my favorites." - Amazon Reviewer

"It gets under your skin, it makes you think, it challenges your comfort zone and triggers some buried fear." - Amazon Reviewer

Note from the author:

I've always been a fan of survival stories because I love watching people conquer adversity. My sister is diabetic, and I found myself wondering what post-apocalyptic life would be like for people who need insulin to survive. From there, the story took on a life of its own. I hope you enjoy it. -Julia

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• Publication Date: August 22, 2016
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• Print Length: 379 Pages
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