One More: A Solar Maximum Novel

by Lance Haynes

The weight of life presses down on us all. Some more than others. This novel takes the essence of one life and pours it out against a world-changing backdrop when the sun pushes out the most intense solar flare in known history. The Darkness takes hold of our world while Richard begins his 2,000-mile journey home. His path crosses many lives along the way. Some need his help, some help him, and others seek to destroy. Richard’s physical endurance, iron will, and most of all his heart will each be pushed beyond measure as every turn of events brings one more challenge. The essence of his humanity is tested in ways no one would ever choose. Will he break? Will he give in to hopelessness? What he does during those profoundly difficult moments will create ripples touching many lives before his journey is over. But at what cost to himself and the family who wait for his return…

276 pages, Paperback

Published April 13, 2015

About the author

Lance Haynes writes from his experiences, and those of people around him. He creates deep characters and compelling, thought-provoking stories to draw the reader into the narrative. He draws upon his experiences, past and present, as husband, father, firefighter, paramedic, oilman, home remodeler, elected official, newspaper publisher, photographer, cottage builder, among other things. Lance shunned the well-traveled road in favor of an adventure-filled life, but may have wandered off the less-traveled path into the woods at some point... Communicating and examining the deeper meaning of the human existence is his passion.