{"product_id":"the-darkness-all-around-us-a-post-apocalyptic-sci-fi-9781961529007","title":"The Darkness All Around Us: A post apocalyptic sci fi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacing your demons is hard. It's even harder when one of them \u003cem\u003ewill not \u003c\/em\u003estop talking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's 2085 in a barren United States. Manufactured creatures and warring factions abound. A pharmaceutical company controls all aspects of life and seeks to return the country to its former glory. Disastrous consequences from a drug gone bad wreak havoc on the remaining population. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Stella's case, she has the pleasure of being annoyed by a snarky hallucination who loves to chatter about her dark past. But the irksome specter is the least of Stella's worries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's being hunted by a ruthless gang. And they're closing in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo top it off, in the chaos of the catastrophic societal collapse, Stella's best friend is captured by the company. Lethal experiments, genetic manipulation-or worse-await him, and Stella wastes no time in plotting a rescue mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the mounting threats circle closer, Stella is ripped from her safe haven. With nowhere else to go in a dangerous and war-torn city, she has no choice but to surrender to the trust of a mysterious stranger. However handsome he may be, pretty things have a tendency to bite, and Stella doesn't intend to get close enough to let him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Stella discovers she holds the key to the country's salvation, she must decide how far she's willing to go to take down the company and save her friend-even if it means teaming up with her worst enemies and dragging her darkest demons into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd time is running out. The company's plans are close to fruition...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe first installment in a duology of science fiction thriller books, this gripping post-apocalyptic dystopian book is full of plot twists and complex characters with dark secrets who overcome their inner demons to band together and save humanity. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is not a romance book, but there are two steamy, slow burn romance enemies-to-allies-to-lovers *subplots.* No sex on the page. The sequel will have more steam than the first book. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book is intended for mature readers ages 18+. TWs include addiction, violence, blood and gore, death, and swearing and adult language.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Midnight Tomes Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459356692754,"sku":"9781961529007","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_78af2e62-3e90-475e-9951-1678a32882f3.jpg?v=1729982754","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-darkness-all-around-us-a-post-apocalyptic-sci-fi-9781961529007","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}