Into Spring: The Next Generation

by Larry Landgraf

Twenty years after Into Autumn, Sean and Robbie leave Peaceful Valley for Corpus Christi, hoping to find women who will join their fiercely protective group back home. What they find is a fight to survive the violent dictatorship of ruthless Sandra Hawkins. Meanwhile, a new family joins the group in the Valley, except that what seems like a safe addition might bring the worst kinds of change. Into Spring continues the Four Seasons saga about building a new life in Texas after the collapse of civilization.

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 24, 2017

Reviews

[D.L. Finn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book of the “Four Seasons Book” series that heads back into Peaceful Valley, TX. It has been many years since the grid collapse and we find the first generation of kids grown up and wanting to get married--except there’s no girls there for Robbie and Sean. They set off on a quest to find wives and end up in Corpus Christi where they quickly find a woman Sandra in charge and are separated. It is an interesting concept of what would happen in the aftermath of society’s collapse and the dictators that rise up. I like Robbie’s ingenuity and determination to survive in the situation he found himself in. While Sean was in different circumstances he seemed more willing to stay. Here there are plenty of women and food, but it is a cruel world they find themselves in. I found myself reading late into the night, completely invested in the characters, especially Robbie. There were some parts that broke my heart and a couple that left me confused. This is an action-packed story of survival with a different feel from “Into Autumn”—yet it was still as good a read as the first book. I’m looking forward to reading the next book “Into Winter” to see what happens next!

[Jennie Rosenblum · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was not sure what to expect from this book. What I got was kind of like a Walking Dead without the Zombies, which was a good thing. There are various story lines of people dealing with an apocalyptic world. The harsh realities as well as the way people are still able to find joy are nicely presented. The main characters are the second generation after the "grid" has shut down. These young people have different problems than their parents as distance and lack of mates has become an issue. The book has closure but at the same time leaves you wondering about the future.

[Vicky Whedbee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read!

This book was a real page turner! There is just something matter of fact about this author's writing. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book of this series and will be starting the third book soon!

This series has been heart warming, heart wrenching, shocking, suspenseful, and gripping! You come to truly care for each and every character as you get to know them!

I highly recommend this book and book one of the series, for anyone who enjoys a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat reading to see what will come next!

It's a fascinating story!

[Lisa Dowdell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story.

Holds your attention. Loves the storyline and the character. This will not disappoint. Can't wait for the next book. Excellent.

[Karen Ingalls · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sean and Robbie leave their homes in Peaceful Valley seeking out new lives and women to marry. They make their way to Corpus Christi, TX where life is far from peaceful and what they expected. A new order of life has arisen since the loss of the grid and the resulting destruction of life and society as once existed. Now, this area is ruled by women, most men are castrated, and population is held at zero growth.
The concept is interesting and I gave it four stars because I felt there was too much detail about mundane things and too often the dialogue seemed weak.
All in all this was an enjoyable and interesting read.