2020: Injection

by Ashley McCoury

A new world order has come. Society as we know it is no longer. Religion, politics, entertainment, and consumerism do not exist. All are equal, all are the same. No color, no gender, no difference. The human brain is rewired to rid itself of all nasty emotions, all preferences, and all nonconformity.

A young girl on the brink of losing herself to this society that condemns and exterminates human emotions is thrust into a war she didn't know existed. Who can she trust? And, who is the true enemy?

291 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 30, 2024

About the author

Coming from a family of 7 children Ashley McCoury learned to use her imagination at a very young age and never quite got over it. Ashley’s large immediate and extended family play an important role in her life and through her family’s many ups and downs she saw how important those connections are to mankind’s wellbeing as a whole. Having many different roles in life, wife, mother, real estate agent, business owner and now writer has given her a perspective on the world that not many see. With her deep love of reading and adventure, Ashley was an aspiring author from a young age. Ashley lives outside of the city limits in West Texas, she has 3 pretty awesome kids and a wonderful husband that keeps her laughing.

Reviews

[S.S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Writing this review is difficult. While I found elements in this book that I loved, I also felt that there were areas that could have been improved to enhance the overall narrative. For me, the style didn’t work. Emotions drove the story, but these emotions felt told with an addition of many, many adverbs. That’s probably why I couldn’t connect with Alex. That being said, the story's premise was captivating, and the themes of love and forgiveness added depth and enjoyment to the narrative. I really liked these parts and I think they are worth recommending. Overall, I believe it’s a good story - captivating, unique, and with a profound message woven into its challenging and horrific circumstances.

[Ian Conrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The story of Alexandra's journey outside of the Establishment left me always wanting to know what was going to happen next. There were so many unexpected twists and turns, and the author did not hold back on some pretty heavy themes (which I really appreciated). To be honest, this book was on of the best treatments on the topics of grace and forgiveness I have ever read in a fiction novel. She didn't hold anything back and there were times I felt myself being challenged on what it really means to truly forgive. I cannot wait to read more about Alexandra, Marek, and so many of the other characters in the sequel(s) to come!