Salus: Idyllic Avenue 2.0

by Chad Ganske

Permanent midnight has arrived. Ultim’s twin suns have burnt out, forcing society’s genetically elite to take shelter in the protective bio-dome, Salus. With whole segments of the population left to die, the mutants elect Stanford Samuels to lead them to the sanctuary. But a new form of super-android lies in wait, created for the sole purpose of keeping them out. As battle lines are drawn in the nuclear ash, Stanford must face his personal demons and embark on a desperate quest to find his missing child. While under the cloak of unending night, a mysterious organism casts doubt on who ultimately holds power on the dark planet. Join Stanford Samuels as he searches to uncover the truth in this explosive sequel to Idyllic Avenue.

270 pages, Paperback

Published February 22, 2016

About the author

Chad Ganske is the author of two dystopian novels, Idyllic Avenue (2014) and its sequel, Salus (2016). His short story, Touching the Sky, about a contagion that sends a family into an underground bunker, is set to release in January of 2020. He lives on Vancouver Island, and is at the beck and call of two cats.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Permanent midnight has arrived. This dark and edgy sequel has us following Stanford Samuels through a journey that leads him down unexpected paths. Imaginative and thought provoking, it will have you wondering who or what has the ultimate power? Its twists will have you questioning your own sanity at times. A must read if you are a lover of Science Fiction!

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Salus, a must read for scifi fans, sees the return of Stanford Samuels in this fiery sequel to Idyllic Avenue as he continues his journey to reach the dome, his only chance at survival. An expertly plotted, dark, intriguing story with engaging characters that will keep you turning the pages all night. Ganske has a way of solving some mysteries while still introducing new ones, part 3 cant come soon enough.