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Salem's Lottery
What if Dr. David Pilcher lied to the people of Wayward Pines?
What if there were other survivors?
A DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY.
A TERRIFYING LOTTERY.
A GIRL ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT.
Dr. Pilcher decides that a group of potential candidates for Wayward Pines will create problems because they put their faith and trust in God—not in his Seven Rules. He plans to terminate them, but his sister, Pam, demands that she be given these good people for her own similar project in Salem, Massachusetts. But will Pam’s well-intended plan for the faithful flock of Salem be able to overcome the dark legacy of Wayward Pines?
When the High Executioner of Salem is killed by lightning, the town’s new executioner must be chosen by lottery. Josiah Shaw is chosen as the new executioner, and soon, his daughter, Cassie, is accused of witchcraft, which is punishable by death.
An expert salvager, Josiah knows what’s outside the town’s high walls—the Flesh Eaters. Inside the walls, the people in charge run their oppressive regime with an iron fist. There’s no viable chance for escape into the Wasteland with a young girl, and no mercy for those who stay in Salem, trapped by their fear and indoctrination. Now, with just hours until he must execute Cassie, the clock is ticking for Josiah to take drastic action that could put him in the same position as his beloved daughter.
And then, the tables are turned on Josiah when Cassie begins to come into her own—she’s got secrets. Terrible secrets.
Can Cassie survive her witch trial? Can Josiah deal with his growing horror that his daughter may actually be a witch? Will Josiah and Cassie make a stand in Salem, or will they flee and take their chances with the cannibal aberrations that live outside Salem’s walls?
SALEM’S LOTTERY is Eve Paludan’s first novella in her own Wayward Witches series, set within the Wayward Pines Kindle World. Two more novellas are planned for Wayward Witches. SALEM’S LOTTERY is her third Kindle Worlds title.
Eve Paludan has published more than thirty other titles, including the Kindle Worlds bestsellers, VAMPIRE FOR HIRE: WOLF MOON, and (as co-author) THE ABNORM CHRONICLES: GLIMMER.
What if there were other survivors?
A DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY.
A TERRIFYING LOTTERY.
A GIRL ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT.
Dr. Pilcher decides that a group of potential candidates for Wayward Pines will create problems because they put their faith and trust in God—not in his Seven Rules. He plans to terminate them, but his sister, Pam, demands that she be given these good people for her own similar project in Salem, Massachusetts. But will Pam’s well-intended plan for the faithful flock of Salem be able to overcome the dark legacy of Wayward Pines?
When the High Executioner of Salem is killed by lightning, the town’s new executioner must be chosen by lottery. Josiah Shaw is chosen as the new executioner, and soon, his daughter, Cassie, is accused of witchcraft, which is punishable by death.
An expert salvager, Josiah knows what’s outside the town’s high walls—the Flesh Eaters. Inside the walls, the people in charge run their oppressive regime with an iron fist. There’s no viable chance for escape into the Wasteland with a young girl, and no mercy for those who stay in Salem, trapped by their fear and indoctrination. Now, with just hours until he must execute Cassie, the clock is ticking for Josiah to take drastic action that could put him in the same position as his beloved daughter.
And then, the tables are turned on Josiah when Cassie begins to come into her own—she’s got secrets. Terrible secrets.
Can Cassie survive her witch trial? Can Josiah deal with his growing horror that his daughter may actually be a witch? Will Josiah and Cassie make a stand in Salem, or will they flee and take their chances with the cannibal aberrations that live outside Salem’s walls?
SALEM’S LOTTERY is Eve Paludan’s first novella in her own Wayward Witches series, set within the Wayward Pines Kindle World. Two more novellas are planned for Wayward Witches. SALEM’S LOTTERY is her third Kindle Worlds title.
Eve Paludan has published more than thirty other titles, including the Kindle Worlds bestsellers, VAMPIRE FOR HIRE: WOLF MOON, and (as co-author) THE ABNORM CHRONICLES: GLIMMER.
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First published September 30, 2015
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October 12, 2015
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Wayward Pines: Salem's Lottery by Eve Paludan, Author
Synopsis:
What if Dr. David Pilcher lied to the people of Wayward Pines?
What if there were other survivors?
A DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY.
A TERRIFYING LOTTERY.
A GIRL ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT.
Dr. Pilcher decides that a group of potential candidates for Wayward Pines will create problems because they put their faith and trust in God—not in his Seven Rules. He plans to terminate them, but his sister, Pam, demands that she be given these good people for her own similar project in Salem, Massachusetts. But will Pam’s well-intended plan for the faithful flock of Salem be able to overcome the dark legacy of Wayward Pines?
When the High Executioner of Salem is killed by lightning, the town’s new executioner must be chosen by lottery. Josiah Shaw is chosen as the new executioner, and soon, his daughter, Cassie, is accused of witchcraft, which is punishable by death.
An expert salvager, Josiah knows what’s outside the town’s high walls—the Flesh Eaters. Inside the walls, the people in charge run their oppressive regime with an iron fist. There’s no viable chance for escape into the Wasteland with a young girl, and no mercy for those who stay in Salem, trapped by their fear and indoctrination. Now, with just hours until he must execute Cassie, the clock is ticking for Josiah to take drastic action that could put him in the same position as his beloved daughter.
And then, the tables are turned on Josiah when Cassie begins to come into her own—she’s got secrets. Terrible secrets.
Can Cassie survive her witch trial? Can Josiah deal with his growing horror that his daughter may actually be a witch? Will Josiah and Cassie make a stand in Salem, or will they flee and take their chances with the cannibal aberrations that live outside Salem’s walls?
My Review:
Eve Paludan is such a talented Author ! And this novella just shows she keeps getting better! This story take a whole new twist on The Salem Witch trials , its far in the future ! Where outside the gates of Salem lies HORRIBLE flesh eaters... but maybe ..just maybe what's inside the walls of Salem is even worse! and sounds so familiar! In a world where Religion can get you killed. Where you have ONE person deciding who or what God you will follow and if you don't you are a witch doing evil things (whether you are or aren't) They tell you , you are free but being protected... but are you? What would you do to protect your loved ones because the council feels a need to sacrifice to please God? how far would you go to save your innocent child? This novella is written in a world TODAY where we are beginning to see these very things from around the world ... sacrifice to please... so scary... I give this Novella 5 hidden books (because you aren't allowed to have them anymore) ..think about it!! and Read this book!!! VERY VERY well done ..and such a surprise ending ..I gasped!!
Wayward Pines: Salem's Lottery by Eve Paludan, Author
Synopsis:
What if Dr. David Pilcher lied to the people of Wayward Pines?
What if there were other survivors?
A DYSTOPIAN SOCIETY.
A TERRIFYING LOTTERY.
A GIRL ACCUSED OF WITCHCRAFT.
Dr. Pilcher decides that a group of potential candidates for Wayward Pines will create problems because they put their faith and trust in God—not in his Seven Rules. He plans to terminate them, but his sister, Pam, demands that she be given these good people for her own similar project in Salem, Massachusetts. But will Pam’s well-intended plan for the faithful flock of Salem be able to overcome the dark legacy of Wayward Pines?
When the High Executioner of Salem is killed by lightning, the town’s new executioner must be chosen by lottery. Josiah Shaw is chosen as the new executioner, and soon, his daughter, Cassie, is accused of witchcraft, which is punishable by death.
An expert salvager, Josiah knows what’s outside the town’s high walls—the Flesh Eaters. Inside the walls, the people in charge run their oppressive regime with an iron fist. There’s no viable chance for escape into the Wasteland with a young girl, and no mercy for those who stay in Salem, trapped by their fear and indoctrination. Now, with just hours until he must execute Cassie, the clock is ticking for Josiah to take drastic action that could put him in the same position as his beloved daughter.
And then, the tables are turned on Josiah when Cassie begins to come into her own—she’s got secrets. Terrible secrets.
Can Cassie survive her witch trial? Can Josiah deal with his growing horror that his daughter may actually be a witch? Will Josiah and Cassie make a stand in Salem, or will they flee and take their chances with the cannibal aberrations that live outside Salem’s walls?
My Review:
Eve Paludan is such a talented Author ! And this novella just shows she keeps getting better! This story take a whole new twist on The Salem Witch trials , its far in the future ! Where outside the gates of Salem lies HORRIBLE flesh eaters... but maybe ..just maybe what's inside the walls of Salem is even worse! and sounds so familiar! In a world where Religion can get you killed. Where you have ONE person deciding who or what God you will follow and if you don't you are a witch doing evil things (whether you are or aren't) They tell you , you are free but being protected... but are you? What would you do to protect your loved ones because the council feels a need to sacrifice to please God? how far would you go to save your innocent child? This novella is written in a world TODAY where we are beginning to see these very things from around the world ... sacrifice to please... so scary... I give this Novella 5 hidden books (because you aren't allowed to have them anymore) ..think about it!! and Read this book!!! VERY VERY well done ..and such a surprise ending ..I gasped!!
November 1, 2015
Eve did it again. this isnt a type of book i would normally read but it was good. i am looking forward to the next one. go cassie
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