No Matter What

Erin McFadden is tired of her boring, rustic life. She grew up
in the small town of Iuntah on Erica, a distant planet
discovered after the destruction of Earth. Iuntah is miles away
from anyone or anywhere, and most of the people who live there
believe that simplicity is the only way to peace and happiness.
But all Erin sees is simplemindedness and a dead end. Her
desire is to explore and get away from the community that has
been holding her back. Her wishes come true one summer day,
culminating in an event that changes her life forever.

Little does Erin know that the town she grew up in is about to
experience this radical change, as well. A shady developer
proposes to build a new highway through the town. But the
residents of Iuntah don't want their quaint village destroyed.
When discussions fail, the developer resorts to strong-arm
tactics to get what he wants.

Erin has the chance to become a savior in her small civilization
by safeguarding an ancient secret. But can she face up to the
challenge of overcoming the traumatic events-both physical and
emotional-that finally push her away from home and out of her
safety zone? Erin must press on if she wants to survive her first
year outside of the only realm she has known since childhood.