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The Dawning

Hugh B. Cave (2000)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.22

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

In the all-too-immediate future, the day has finally come when crime, drugs, and pollution have made the cities of the world virtually uninhabitable. Gangs roam the streets at will, the police have nearly surrendered, and the air and water are slowly killing the residents who remain. But one small group of survivors has decided to escape the madness. Packing what they can carry, they head off to what they hope will be the unspoiled wilderness of northern Canada, intent on making a new start, a new life. But nature isn't that forgiving. For far too long mankind has destroyed the planet, ravaging the landscape and slaughtering the animals. At long last, nature has had enough. Now the Earth is ready to fight back, to rid itself of its abusers. A new day has come. But will anyone survive...

The Dawning: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Features strong apocalyptic violence with nature turning deadly against humanity, graphic survival scenarios, and the collapse of civilization including gang violence and environmental death. Adult themes throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers interested in environmental revenge stories and survival against overwhelming odds will find this compelling.

Tags

Post-ApocalypticEco-HorrorSurvival FictionEnvironmental Thriller