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Synopsis
Twenty-year-old Russ arrives in the northern California town of Freedom to visit his dad. Freedom has peculiarities other than its odd name: the local mayor''s ideas of "decentralization" have left it without normal connections to state or federal government and minimal public services. Russ meets an interesting young woman, Pendra, but before he can get to know much about Freedom or its people, a savage tsunami strikes the West Coast. The wave of human brutality that soon hits the isolated town proves more dangerous to the survivors than the natural disaster. Russ, his father, Pendra, and the other townsfolk must tap all their courage and ingenuity - and find strength they never knew they had - if they have any hope of living to find real freedom!
Everything Is Broken: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Adults only. This novel depicts the violent breakdown of civilization after a natural disaster, with strong violence, disturbing content showing human brutality, and survival horror elements. The 'wave of human brutality' suggests graphic post-disaster violence.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include graphic violence, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in dark, realistic survival scenarios will find this exploration of human behavior under extreme stress compelling.