Dark
Tomorrow 2: Cult of the Crow
Dark
Tomorrow, #2
by Jeremiah
Franklin
Date of Publication: November 12th 2019
Publisher: Month9Books
Cover Artist: Danielle Doolittle
Genre: Science
Fiction/Post-apocalyptic
BLURB
Kill or be killed is the new
normal for Sawyer, Sara, and the survivors of the deadly virus that has all but
annihilated the human race.
With the death of Sara’s father
and the disappearance of the strange boy known as Mason, the teens are left
reeling, but alongside the enigmatic ex-Marine, Edward, they soon forge an
alliance with a collection of young survivors led by the sage and charismatic
Kai.
Nevertheless, when their new
companions begin to mysteriously disappear, the group is once again thrown into
a desperate struggle for survival, where only the most cunning and relentless
will prevail.
Ultimately, among whispers of
top-secret military bunkers, lost gold, and a shadowy group known as the Cult
of the Crow, Sawyer and Sara must face the grim realization that death and
betrayal lurks in every corner, and when it comes to the end of the
world--nothing is what it seems.
Excerpt:
Sawyer leveled the shotgun at the
nearest set of bushes, but just as he was about to begin the countdown, there
was the faintest sound of a gun cocking, and suddenly the thick brush ahead of
him erupted in a hail of gunfire. Sawyer had once heard his father say that
sometimes in war all you can hope for is to “return fire and pray,” but with
bullets flying only inches past his body, there was no time to talk with God.
Instead, he dropped to one knee and squeezed the trigger as fast as he could,
pumping three rounds of double-zero buckshot into the brush.
He heard a shriek of pain and a
low groan as the last round of buckshot tore through the bushes, but there was
no time to breathe easy. The boy looked back at the cliff behind him and grit
his teeth. There was no question that Sawyer had been born with luck on his
side, but even he knew that he could not hope to survive another volley of
gunshots at such close range. He could hear movement in the brush, and with
only one bad option left on the table, Sawyer emptied the last three rounds
from the shotgun into the bushes, swallowed hard, and leapt off the edge of the
cliff.
Author Info
Jeremiah Franklin is a former private investigator, arm-chair survivalist, and author of the Dark Tomorrow trilogy. When he is not creating thrilling post-apocalyptic worlds, or discussing himself in the third person, the author enjoys reading, staying active, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Education, and several other certifications that no one really cares about. He lives, writes, and plays in beautiful central Oregon, USA.
The Book Junkie Reads . . . Interview with Jeremiah Franklin . . .
How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work?
In one sentence—my writing style is not for the faint of heart.
What are some of your writing/publishing goals for this year?
Right now, I’m really excited about the launch of the second book in the in the Dark Tomorrow trilogy, Cult of the Crow, which releases on Tuesday, November 12th. Much thanks to everyone at my publisher Month9books and also my agent, Mark Gottlieb at Trident Media for their support. At the same time, I’m also in the midst of finalizing the last book in the series, Dark Tomorrow III: Fall of the Crow. it’s slated to roll out in spring of next year. Besides that, I also have the first book in a new series ready to go, and I’m looking forward to where that may lead.
Do you have a character that you have been working on for a long time that still isn't quite ready, but fills you with excitement to work on the story?
In my opinion, I don’t have a single character that I would ever call 100% ready. Each one of my characters is flawed in one way or another, and it’s been exciting to help them evolve over the course of three books.
If you could spend one-week with 5 fictional character, who would they be?
I’m going to keep it in the literary world and go with Buck the St. Bernard-mix from Call of the Wild, Jack from Lord of the Flies, the illustrious Katniss Everdeen from District 9, the definitive imp known as Tyrion Lannister from ASOFAI/GOT, and my own favorite character from the first book in the Dark Tomorrow series, the teenage badass known as Sara Blake.
Can you share you next creative project(s)? If yes, can you give a few details?
I’m currently working on the final edits for the third book in the trilogy, Dark Tomorrow: Fall of the Crow. This chapter in the series takes an unexpected turn and Sawyer and Sara are thrust into a struggle for survival that goes beyond anything they could have ever imagined. It comes out in spring of 2020. Be sure to check out my website at jeremiahfranklin.com for all the latest on release dates, signings, and more.
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