Blackacre Rising

Forced to flee the Metropolis following the betrayal of the resistance’s leader, assassin Ivy Spires must now take down the mastermind behind the horrifically demeaning experiments revealed to her. Disbelief at the sheer oddity she encounters at Blackacre collides with a new determination to challenge the cruelty perpetrated by those in power.

Whether East or West, Don Allwood has never been like everyone else. Despite the success of the resistance, the government is now fighting its way back to power. Meeting the Seven for the first time at Blackacre gives him a new opportunity to fight the evil of his own father and accept the nature of his own unique powers as last.

Blackacre Rising continues a dystopian horror trilogy begun in Souls for the Master set in a world of cruel government and fierce resistance, in which a young assassin and her strange young companion must fight for dignity and to safety for all.

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A truly gripping, intense, and engaging dystopian sci-fi read. The author does a brilliant job of creating a large mythos in this dystopian world rich with a multitude of main and side characters that readers will be able to both loathe and root for.
Anthony Avina’s Blog

A must-read dystopian sci-fi thriller, author John C. Adams’ “Blackacre Rising” is a fantastic sequel in the Ivy Spires series. Emotionally driven character arcs and action-packed scenes all come together under strong mythology and ends on a cliffhanger that will leave readers wanting more.
Anthony Avina’s Blog

Adams perfects the villains. They are ruthless and their cruelty is spectacular…Highly recommended and thoroughly enjoyed.
Goodreads Reviewer

A dark and imaginative dystopia, slowly revealed through excellent characters leading the fight for humanity. A brilliant story, thoroughly recommended to those who dare to wonder just how bad the future could become.
Goodreads Review of Souls for the Master