Dawning

by D.E. Ramey

In 2081, the United States is on the brink of collapse. As civil unrest rises and martial law looms, an ear-splitting trumpet blast shakes the Earth, and Yellowstone erupts. The power grid fails. Communication goes dark. And the world slips into chaos. But that's only the beginning. The trumpet was a reckoning-a warning of unleashed evil.

In Farley, West Virginia, Avery Lucas watches it all unravel. Churches burn. Christians are executed. Children vanish into government reeducation centers.

Avery's always known how to fight, but this is a war he doesn't understand. His wife, Ahrie, calls it the Apocalypse, and if she's right, then guns, grit, and muscle might buy time, but they won't stop what's coming. Because what's coming isn't just violent-it's unholy.



As the line between good and wicked disappears, his family clings to their faith while Avery wrestles with doubt-and a fear he can't outrun. He wants to believe. But first, he has to survive. And can belief really stop a bullet? Desperate to protect his wife and sons, Avery flees to the mountains, praying the wilderness can shield them. But as ungodliness spreads to every corner of the Earth, he's forced to confront the one enemy he can't shoot, stab, or escape-the war inside his soul.

337 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2025

Reviews

[Janet Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book it combines religion with a futuristic supernatural mix, that though I do take a while to read a book I was able to complete quicker than others. I cannot wait to see where it goes in the next book loved the cliffhanger. Get hooked it’s worth the read!!!!

[Rose Brownley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the kind of story that hooks you from the very first page and refuses to let go. Set in 2081, the novel paints a chillingly believable portrait of a world on the brink, civil unrest, martial law, and the eruption of Yellowstone serve as the backdrop for a tale that is both epic in scale and deeply personal.

What struck me most was how the author balanced raw, heart-pounding action with the spiritual struggle at the center of Avery’s journey. Avery isn’t your typical one-dimensional hero, he’s a man hardened by life and skilled in survival, but plagued by doubt and fear when faced with something that brute strength can’t defeat. His wife, Ahrie, is a grounding force, framing the chaos as the Apocalypse itself, which heightens the tension between human instinct and divine faith.

[Angela Taymor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book kept me turning pages late into the night. The tension never lets up, and the sense of dread feels real and earned. What makes Dawning stand out is how it goes beyond survival and action to explore belief, fear, and the cost of faith in a broken world. The spiritual themes are powerful without feeling forced, and the stakes feel deeply personal.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t finished reading a book in years! Always fall asleep while reading. Not with Dave’s book! Very easy read. Enjoyed the story, the sad relevance to current life and appreciated the faithfulness throughout the book. Well done! Can’t wait for book II.

[Lori Bush · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. There was so much action packed to a timeline. I could not put this book down Author signed the book as well You can tell there is a series for this book set that I can not wait for the next book already.