Moonflowers

by David A. Gray

I’m not like those other freaks. The kids who can look inside your head and bring your nightmares to life.

The weirdos who can steal your luck or make a thing true just by wishing it. The outliers born from the mess that followed Armageddon.

The ones you call Moonflowers, half mockingly and half afraid. They’re the mistakes that humanity hates – and needs.

I’m not like them. I’m worse. And I’m the only thing standing between you and the legions of heaven and hell.

--Petal – The Armageddon-Lite Archives

358 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 11, 2019

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Reviews

[Ross Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG
Yet another fantastic story that I fell into and wanted to stay.
David A. Gray has written a weird, wonderful, gritty dystopian/fantasy story that grabs you, throws you around a little, shakes up your perceptions, and has more twists than a Trump administration!

The characters are all wonderfully flawed. The story simply couldn't happen without that.
The "racism", the distrust and put-down of those that are different - and forced into work they don't want to do.
Love and hate.
The privileged and the downtrodden.
Reflections of some of the flaws of the world we live in.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was pretty good. It is about Armageddon not quite happening. The world has angels, demons and special humans called Moonflowers. My only pet peeves were that the narrator kept saying he didn’t believe in heaven and hell EVERY time either was brought up. Also it was mentioned quite a bit that the main character isn’t a moonflower but that isn’t resolved in this book. There are also minor editing mistakes scattered throughout that make it a less polished piece. The pacing was nice and the characters were interesting.

[SVEVA · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't wait for the sequel. This is set in a witty sci-fi/fantasy/cops/angels/demons fascinating world. It casually challenges religious dogma in a very charming comical manner. Even tho' it is deeply thought-out and detailed it seems effortless as tho' the author has lived it, not invented it. There are so many exquisite details. I grew very fond of the main character I miss him and his motley crew already. This will get picked up by Hollywood... Maybe not a Spielberg because it is rather gritty (yet delightful, imagine that).

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic story and the audio version is stellar. I want the next installment!