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Eleventh Commandment #1-4
The Eleventh Commandment: A Dystopian Romance
On the heels of a global epidemic, a Holy New Order has arisen, one in which females are subjugated.
For Maree Krystek, the pharmaceutical mind-wipe that ushered in the New Order failed, a fact she manages to conceal, but which makes her service as the Prophet’s concubine unendurable. But endure she does—until her sister Zophia is identified as a breeder, a soul-destroying fate of birthing infants, only to surrender them to wet nurses to expedite the next breeding.
Maree escapes with Zophia, but once outside the Compound, they must elude not just soldiers, but the roaming bands of Reprobates, violent criminals loosed into the wild to discourage such escapes.
The Prophet wants the women returned to face his wrath, but he also knows that if anyone can locate Society Three, the whispered-about haven for non-believers, it’s Maree. He tasks Kallem Marsh, Captain of the First Guard, to follow the women to the rebel base before apprehending them.
When Reprobates menace the women, Kallem intervenes to save them. To salvage his mission, he tells the two he was cast out in disgrace over their escape and has no loyalty to the Prophet. Maree doesn’t trust him an inch, but she knows they’ll need his help to survive the quest for Society Three.
Yet Maree remembers something from “before”, something Kallem does not—a shared desire that once scorched her teenage soul.
For Maree Krystek, the pharmaceutical mind-wipe that ushered in the New Order failed, a fact she manages to conceal, but which makes her service as the Prophet’s concubine unendurable. But endure she does—until her sister Zophia is identified as a breeder, a soul-destroying fate of birthing infants, only to surrender them to wet nurses to expedite the next breeding.
Maree escapes with Zophia, but once outside the Compound, they must elude not just soldiers, but the roaming bands of Reprobates, violent criminals loosed into the wild to discourage such escapes.
The Prophet wants the women returned to face his wrath, but he also knows that if anyone can locate Society Three, the whispered-about haven for non-believers, it’s Maree. He tasks Kallem Marsh, Captain of the First Guard, to follow the women to the rebel base before apprehending them.
When Reprobates menace the women, Kallem intervenes to save them. To salvage his mission, he tells the two he was cast out in disgrace over their escape and has no loyalty to the Prophet. Maree doesn’t trust him an inch, but she knows they’ll need his help to survive the quest for Society Three.
Yet Maree remembers something from “before”, something Kallem does not—a shared desire that once scorched her teenage soul.
- GenresDystopia
312 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2015
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About the author
Norah Wilson
33 books416 followersA USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance, Norah lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, with her husband, two adult children, two dogs (Ruby and Neva) and two cats (Ruckus and Milo).
Norah is a three-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest. In 2003, she won Dorchester Publishing's New Voice in Romance contest.
In addition to writing romance, Norah also writes in the mystery and YA genres with writing partner Heather Doherty. The mystery is the cozy variety, not the thriller variety (they dare you to read a Dix Dodd mystery and not laugh out loud).
Norah is a three-time finalist in the Romance Writers of America's Golden Heart contest. In 2003, she won Dorchester Publishing's New Voice in Romance contest.
In addition to writing romance, Norah also writes in the mystery and YA genres with writing partner Heather Doherty. The mystery is the cozy variety, not the thriller variety (they dare you to read a Dix Dodd mystery and not laugh out loud).
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September 11, 2015
Got this from Goodreads giveaways.
After coming back from some Church of Gail stuff, this seemed very tame in comparison. The thriller part of this story was pretty alright, but was let down by the by-the-numbers romance and the underwhelming sex scenes.
Also the Biblical theme came off as just a surface coating, almost like you could omit anything religious from the book and it would have the same meaning.
Addendum: also note the ADHD style of writing that Dan Brown kicked off with two-page chapters aplenty.
After coming back from some Church of Gail stuff, this seemed very tame in comparison. The thriller part of this story was pretty alright, but was let down by the by-the-numbers romance and the underwhelming sex scenes.
Also the Biblical theme came off as just a surface coating, almost like you could omit anything religious from the book and it would have the same meaning.
Addendum: also note the ADHD style of writing that Dan Brown kicked off with two-page chapters aplenty.
August 23, 2015
I got this book from goodreads on one of their giveaways. I'm so happy I won this contest. I started it yesterday and couldn't put it down. I'm already a fan of books with a dystopian theme but this one had a very creative storyline that keeps you reading to find out what happens next. Maree is a wonderfully strong main character that makes every woman proud. Such a great read! Highly recommend.
June 22, 2016
this book charm me , I recommend
January 15, 2016
The hystory is very impresive from the females and the epidemic is very incredible
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