Once, long ago, the world was a happier place. It was beautiful and rich with life. There was music and laughter, pictures that could move, objects that could sing. When a life was born, people celebrated and hosted parties. When a life was taken, people were overcome with grief. There was light everywhere, and hope could always be found in the darkest of times.
That world was called Earth. Earth is no more.
Now Cora must head off, in search of the lost colonies and a source of hope for her people.
Will she survive the strangers, the creatures, the...unknown that is waiting for her?
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Praise for Shadow of Utopia: The Earth is no more. With over-population, "The Cure" was supposed to take care of the homeless and the sick. What happened instead was a mutation of sorts in the survivors. Some had heightened sensory skills while others had gross mutations of their bodies.
The remaining leaders of the earth have fled to a Sky Kingdom called Utopia. However, they still hold raids on the old "Earth" to kill off any of those that are still alive.
This is the story of one of the earth's survivors (Cora). She not only has an interesting background but is also hopeful for the future. Most of the earth's people have lost all hope. The quick-claws and the sharp-tooths are forces to be reckoned with by members of the village.
Am wondering if Cora will be able to make it to the underground colonies. More importantly, do they even exist or are they just tales of the traders? -A Navy Vet...VT town (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)
Luke Shephard was born and raised in Oregon, where he can still be found dreaming up stories or getting lost in local parks and reservoirs. In addition to writing, the author has also spent time as a teacher in such places as Spain, Germany, and South Korea.
He now lives with his wife, a son, and a Great Dane that loves peanut butter.