Cross into the Unknown: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Journey

by Judy Baker

Olivia and her brother escape into the wilderness with nothing – no food, no shelter, and danger lurking in the shadows of the thick forest of trees. They must decide if surviving in an unknown territory is worth losing everything they’ve ever known.
Across the river, Parker leaves the safety of the Advocates’ refuge to journey into the wilderness once again, to uncover the military’s agenda. What he finds is something far a shattered community believing they are safe. When danger surrounds them, Olivia’s brother is captured by the soldiers. Parker has no choice but to try and rescue him, putting his own life in danger. But first, he tries to convince the people of the community to trust him and follow him across the river, where there’s hope in the shadows of lies?

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 25, 2025

Reviews

[Stanalei · Rating 5 out of 5]

End of the beginning book 3 doesn’t disappoint. Olivia and her brother face horrific challenges to escape the government and survive in the wilderness. They get help from familiar characters who teach them how to survive. Ms. Baker wraps up the series with high suspense strong characters that carry the story to a conclusion that leaves readers satisfied and hopeful.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Baker has done it again! It's a great series. It's intense, suspenseful, and scary because while reading you realize it could easily become a reality!

The villains are monsters and you can only fear them on behalf of your favorite character. The characters are likable and you find yourself on the end of your seat hoping they survive each challenge the villains throw at them.

[Kim McMahill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relentless Action

This novel was probably my favorite so far in the End of the Beginning series. It started out with high-octane action and never let up. The series gives the reader a lot to think about.