Serious Times

"Serious Times" is Margaret O'Neill Lamont's 2nd novel. An exciting ride with the usual surprises along the way. Post-Apocalyptic ( naturally ! ) , well-written, chillingly realistic; the novel tells the story from the perspective of a young girl and her sister caught by " The Event, " the culmination of tensions between the U.S and the middle eastern territory of Al-Quada. Protected by the perimeter in Yosemite Valley, the Nichols family has a secret: they can " Save The Skies." Refugees from the neighboring fictional community of Las Gatos visit the Nichols home. The " Sister's of Mercy, " a splinter religious sect, make the trek to Yosemite Valley, where it's rumoured to be safe. A young woman from the East Coast with psychic abilities is sprung from a maximum security Mental Institution by a black ops Soldier of Fortune. Dr.Nichols flies to the Amazonian jungle with him for the thrilling culmination of their efforts. A must read.