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Rock Bound
The future is a dangerous place for dreamers and idealists.
When a dictator takes over the United States, Annie Peterson attends a protest in Washington, DC, with her husband Paul, and US troops fire into the crowd killing him. Jake Johnsrud, a virtual stranger, risks his life to save Annie’s. They are among the survivors who are sentenced to slavery on the Moon for their “crimes”—Jake as a miner; Annie as a sex slave.
Jake fights increasing feelings of anger and jealousy as Annie struggles to perform her job, while she resists her increasing attraction to him. Along with their fellow inmates, they fight to survive on the lunar "rock" that is their prison.
When a dictator takes over the United States, Annie Peterson attends a protest in Washington, DC, with her husband Paul, and US troops fire into the crowd killing him. Jake Johnsrud, a virtual stranger, risks his life to save Annie’s. They are among the survivors who are sentenced to slavery on the Moon for their “crimes”—Jake as a miner; Annie as a sex slave.
Jake fights increasing feelings of anger and jealousy as Annie struggles to perform her job, while she resists her increasing attraction to him. Along with their fellow inmates, they fight to survive on the lunar "rock" that is their prison.
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December 28, 2011
Imagine the U. S. Constitution being repealed. Imagine going to Washington DC to protest to have the Constitution restored and have free elections, but soldiers fire on you and you’re soon under arrest, accused of treason. Sounds terrifying, right? Could it happen?
This is exactly what happens in Author Rochelle Weber’s novel, Rock Bound. The year is 2051. Annie Peterson and her husband Paul leave their baby boy with Annie’s mother in California and set off across the country to take part in the protest even though they realize chances are good they’ll be arrested. They cannot visualize the horror that awaits them, however. Many of the protesters are killed. Annie and others that survive are sent to the moon where they’ll be indentured for ten years to the Freezeland Mining Corporation as punishment. Even after completing their sentence they must pay their way back to Earth, which is highly unlikely. Now I’ve never thought much about what life on the moon would be like. The author, however, paints a vivid picture of the hardships and trials the prisoners face in their new world. They have to grow their own food. No supermarkets exist where they can shop for bread and milk. At first they eat a lot of A-Rats. When a second wave of prisoners arrives, Annie and the new friends she’s made learn that the people on Earth want their constitution restored so fighting is still going on and the supplies they need likely will not arrive. Add a meteor that causes damage and death to their group and you have a story with constant action that makes the reader wonder if they will survive in this new world. Will they ever return home to the families left behind? Or is the moon their forever home?
The author goes into great detail about what the characters must do to survive on the moon. It’s fascinating. How much of the facts are accurate I do not know, but Ms. Weber has written a story that held my attention. I think you will enjoy it, as well.
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I won the paperback in a contest.
This is exactly what happens in Author Rochelle Weber’s novel, Rock Bound. The year is 2051. Annie Peterson and her husband Paul leave their baby boy with Annie’s mother in California and set off across the country to take part in the protest even though they realize chances are good they’ll be arrested. They cannot visualize the horror that awaits them, however. Many of the protesters are killed. Annie and others that survive are sent to the moon where they’ll be indentured for ten years to the Freezeland Mining Corporation as punishment. Even after completing their sentence they must pay their way back to Earth, which is highly unlikely. Now I’ve never thought much about what life on the moon would be like. The author, however, paints a vivid picture of the hardships and trials the prisoners face in their new world. They have to grow their own food. No supermarkets exist where they can shop for bread and milk. At first they eat a lot of A-Rats. When a second wave of prisoners arrives, Annie and the new friends she’s made learn that the people on Earth want their constitution restored so fighting is still going on and the supplies they need likely will not arrive. Add a meteor that causes damage and death to their group and you have a story with constant action that makes the reader wonder if they will survive in this new world. Will they ever return home to the families left behind? Or is the moon their forever home?
The author goes into great detail about what the characters must do to survive on the moon. It’s fascinating. How much of the facts are accurate I do not know, but Ms. Weber has written a story that held my attention. I think you will enjoy it, as well.
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I won the paperback in a contest.
February 17, 2014
The first book in the Moon Rock series is an intriguing futuristic drama romance that keeps the reader turning page after page.
At a protest in Washington US troops open fire into the crowd and the survivors are arrested as traitors and sentenced to slavery on the moon. Annie Peterson who lost her husband in the protest is sentenced as a doxy to service the men. Jake Johnsrud who protected Annie during the shooting is sentenced to mine. Along with the other inmates, they must fights to survive on the “rock” that is their lunar prison. Can Annie and Jake find happiness while handling the hardships of life in exile?
This steady paced story grabs the reader’s attention and doesn’t let go until the very end. The author brings this enticing story to life with vivid images and details that capture the imagination and strong compelling characters that are easily related and have the reader wanting to know more.
This dramatic tale is more drama with romance that just a romance because it portrays the hardships and the steps that this group of political prisoners and guards must go through to make a life on the moon with the romance entwined into the story not only of Annie and Jake’s romance, but others as well. The author does a great job of conveying the emotions and difficulties that the characters would have to go through during such a horrifying ordeal and in the acceptance and making of their new life, ensuring that the reader can feel as well picture what happens as it occurs.
To be completely honest I was thinking of the book as more romance and was a little disappointed at first as it started off kind of slow, but only because there was so much that the author had to convey for the reader to get totally caught up in the story. So while it seemed a little slow and maybe a little too much detail, it was still very engrossing and I am not sure how she could change it because it turned out to be a very riveting and enjoyable read.
At a protest in Washington US troops open fire into the crowd and the survivors are arrested as traitors and sentenced to slavery on the moon. Annie Peterson who lost her husband in the protest is sentenced as a doxy to service the men. Jake Johnsrud who protected Annie during the shooting is sentenced to mine. Along with the other inmates, they must fights to survive on the “rock” that is their lunar prison. Can Annie and Jake find happiness while handling the hardships of life in exile?
This steady paced story grabs the reader’s attention and doesn’t let go until the very end. The author brings this enticing story to life with vivid images and details that capture the imagination and strong compelling characters that are easily related and have the reader wanting to know more.
This dramatic tale is more drama with romance that just a romance because it portrays the hardships and the steps that this group of political prisoners and guards must go through to make a life on the moon with the romance entwined into the story not only of Annie and Jake’s romance, but others as well. The author does a great job of conveying the emotions and difficulties that the characters would have to go through during such a horrifying ordeal and in the acceptance and making of their new life, ensuring that the reader can feel as well picture what happens as it occurs.
To be completely honest I was thinking of the book as more romance and was a little disappointed at first as it started off kind of slow, but only because there was so much that the author had to convey for the reader to get totally caught up in the story. So while it seemed a little slow and maybe a little too much detail, it was still very engrossing and I am not sure how she could change it because it turned out to be a very riveting and enjoyable read.
July 10, 2011
Boy, when I started reading Rock Bound, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I kept wondering how the themes could possibly be handled well in the written word.
Basically, the story is set not-too-terribly far in the future. Just enough to make the plot work. The U.S. is in strife when an elected president manages to worm himself into a self-appointed dictatorship. A peaceful demonstration is turned into a bloodbath, and everyone in attendance is either killed or taken into custody. Annie, who left her son in the care of her mother, attends with her husband who is killed in the ensuing pandemonium. Her survival is probably due to the selfless protection of a new friend, Jake Johnsrud. Both Annie and Jake are among the many prisoners who are convicted without due process, and shipped to the moon to spend the rest of their lives doing hard labor.
The story was handled quite well by the author. I think she made a good choice in not thwacking us over the heads with, ‘Hey, we’re on the moon!’ descriptions. She makes it clear, but it’s all handled rather subtly. As you read, you see strong comparisons with the rise and fall of the Nazis in Germany. The romance between Annie and Jake progresses slowly, as it should, considering the circumstances. You certainly want the two of them to be together, even though you understand Annie’s hesitation as she clings to the memory of her dead husband, and her infant son, living (she hopes) somewhere down there on planet Earth.
I think, if you’re not a sci-fi reader, but are interested in giving a sci-fi romance a whirl, Rock Bound would be a great start for you. And if you're already a sci-fi fan, this would be a great addition to your virtual bookshelf. I enjoyed the read and I recommend it.
--Joey, The One Hundred Romances Project
Basically, the story is set not-too-terribly far in the future. Just enough to make the plot work. The U.S. is in strife when an elected president manages to worm himself into a self-appointed dictatorship. A peaceful demonstration is turned into a bloodbath, and everyone in attendance is either killed or taken into custody. Annie, who left her son in the care of her mother, attends with her husband who is killed in the ensuing pandemonium. Her survival is probably due to the selfless protection of a new friend, Jake Johnsrud. Both Annie and Jake are among the many prisoners who are convicted without due process, and shipped to the moon to spend the rest of their lives doing hard labor.
The story was handled quite well by the author. I think she made a good choice in not thwacking us over the heads with, ‘Hey, we’re on the moon!’ descriptions. She makes it clear, but it’s all handled rather subtly. As you read, you see strong comparisons with the rise and fall of the Nazis in Germany. The romance between Annie and Jake progresses slowly, as it should, considering the circumstances. You certainly want the two of them to be together, even though you understand Annie’s hesitation as she clings to the memory of her dead husband, and her infant son, living (she hopes) somewhere down there on planet Earth.
I think, if you’re not a sci-fi reader, but are interested in giving a sci-fi romance a whirl, Rock Bound would be a great start for you. And if you're already a sci-fi fan, this would be a great addition to your virtual bookshelf. I enjoyed the read and I recommend it.
--Joey, The One Hundred Romances Project
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December 26, 2010Rochelle Weber is a gifted writer and I hope to read more of her work.
August 10, 2016
Rock bound is a nice futuristic book about life on the moon. I enjoyed it and look forward to reading more books from this author.
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