The star-filled night sky viewed from their small boat was the clearest they had ever seen. The heavenly views offered a glimpse of other worlds, of faraway places not seen from the city. Their private mountain retreat was their slice of paradise. It was perfect, until… Until the night a blinding light swept over them, the lake, and the surrounding forests. Until their daughter subsequently vanished. Until an unknown beast stalked them through the woods that surround their cabin. Until they discovered the terrible truth behind the light that drastically changed their world. Until they understood the blazing light wasn’t a shooting star or a falling satellite, it was the EVENT. NOW - Mike and Hattie float down the Poudre River, seeking an escape from the monsters who patrol the nearby shores. NOW – A companion joins them, offering aid and a predator follows them, seeking revenge. NOW – They wonder if their companion and their follower might be one and the same. NOW – The EVENT comes again and the only safety is on WATER. BUT – Everything and everyone they need is on LAND…
Charles Welch has been a home designer and builder, a middle school and high school teacher, education administrator, corporate learning and development professional and writer, previously publishing the spiritual book Walking Softly. His formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Teaching, a Master of Education in Learning and Technology, and an Educational Doctorate in eLearning.
While the author wove us an intriguing original horror story, he never explained why or how all the “Events” happened. Great story, just don’t expect an explanation. As a free kindle unlimited book I would recommend this book. However if you are buying the book I would pass.
Book moved pretty quick, but I felt it lacked depth. I really never felt connected to any of the characters or the circumstance. Reads quickly, but I think that's because you can skim and not lose much of the context.