Age of the Lost

by Joshua Thurmer

In the wake of a mysterious event that wipes out everyone over the age of sixteen, the world descends into chaos. Teenagers and children are left to survive in a broken society, struggling to adapt in a world without adults. For Teagan and her younger sister Sofie, survival in the isolated wilderness of northern Wisconsin becomes a daily battle. As they form a fragile community of survivors, Teagan is forced into leadership, navigating the dangers of a crumbling world, from scarce resources to rival factions.

But the biggest threat comes from within, as a new, darker ideology begins to take hold of some survivors—a belief that only the strongest deserve to live. As factions form and alliances fray, Teagan must confront her deepest fears, balancing the instinct to protect her loved ones with the burden of leadership. With her closest ally Travis at her side, they will fight to protect the future they are trying to rebuild.

In Age of the Lost, survival is only the beginning. This gripping, emotional journey explores the loss of innocence, the fight for hope, and the power of unity in a world unraveling at the seams. Faced with impossible choices, Teagan and her community will learn that rebuilding civilization might be the hardest battle of all.

175 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2024