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Summary

A dystopian series an isolated religious group that is betrayed into the hands of a corrupt city that is slowly dying. 

Stats

Genre: YA (16+ years) dystopian (world gone wrong)

Series length: Three books, plus prequel duology

Violence: Moderate violence, including kidnapping and gun violence

Magic/Supernatural: Light to none

Romance/Sexuality: Romance subplots present, but not dominate. A few deftly handled scenes referencing sexual intimacy, both in and outside of marriage, and artificial insemination

Christian/spiritual element: Subtlel elements

Recommendation: Excellent for boys or girls who enjoy dystopian

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Opening Lines:

"They're ready for you, Miss Rourke." 

Ciddah looked up at the enforcer and took a deep breath. She hugged her CompuChart and stood from her seat on the bench, wobbling on her stilettos. The enforcer pulled open the door, a yawning maw that expelled a breath of frigid air into the warm hallway. 

​She tottered toward the entrance but stopped on the threashold.

Captives (The Safe Lands, Book 1)
by Jill Williamson

One choice could destroy them all. 

When eighteen-year-old Levi returned from Denver City with his latest scavenged finds, he never imagined he'd find his village of Glenrock decimated, loved ones killed, and many--including his fiancee, Jem--taken captive. Now alone, Levi is determined to rescue what remains of his people, even if it means entering the Safe Lands, a walled city that seems anything but safe.

Omar knows he betrayed his brother by sending him away, but helping the enforcers was necessary. living off the land and clinging to an outdated religion holds his village back The Safe Lands have protected people since the plague decimated the world generations ago ... and its rulers have promised power and wealth beyond Omar's dreams.

Meanwhile, their brother Mason has been granted a position inside the Safe Lands, and may be able to use his captivity to save not only the people of his village, but also possibly find a cure for the virus that threatens everyone within the Safe Lands' walls. 

Will Mason uncover the truth hidden behind the Safe Lands facade before it's too late? 

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Almost there. 

Kendall strode around the curve of Belleview Drive and fixed her gaze on the messenger sign at the end of the block. The flying white envelope on a red circle flickered in the night. 

She wanted to run--to at least jog--but held back, forcing her legs into long strides. Kendall swung her arms and breathed in the scents of dryer sheets of waffle cones from the Belleview Laundry and Cinnamonster ice cream shop.

Outcasts (The Safe Lands, Book 2)
by Jill Williamson

Uncovering the truth could cost them their lives.

Since entering the Safe Lands, Mason has focused on two things: finding a way to free his village from captivity and finding a cure for the disease that ravages many within the walls of the Safe Lands. After immune-suppressive drugs go missing in the clinic, Mason discovers his coworker, Ciddah, may know more about the Safe lands than imagined . . . and may have a agenda of her own. At the same time, Mason's brother Levi is focused on a way to free the remaining Glenrock, captives, while Mason's younger brother, Omar, decides to take the rebellion against the Safe Lands into his own hands as a vigilante.

Soon all three brothers are being watched closely--and when mason stumbles into a shocking secret about the Safe Lands meds, investigation just might get those closest to him liberated. 

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Levi woke to the sounds of chaos. Footsteps thumping through the house. Giggling toddlers. Screeching children. Women unsuccessfully shushing. 

He rolled over. No sign of his wife. She must be up already and keeping the children out of the room. 

It all came back then: Mason and Omar had been captured. Mason had been shot in the leg. Omar had been beat up by General Otley. 

​At least Otley was dead now. But what would become of his brothers?

Rebels (The Safe Lands, Book 3)
by Jill Williamson

The remnant of Glenrock has been scattered. But they are not beaten.

The Safe Lands have long kept the true meaning of Liberation secret from their people. But after being sentenced to Liberation themselves, Mason and Omar soon discover the truth.

Levi watched his brothers’ public sentencing and tries to hold out hope they are still alive, He is forced to focus his attention elsewhere, however, when his new wife, Jemma, is captured and made the Safe Lands’ newest Queen. His only choice to save Jemma may be to take up Omar’s old role of undercover vigilante, leading the rebels in their quest to overthrow the government. But will Levi’s new role be enough?

Meanwhile, Jemma’s sister, Shaylinn, is ready to give birth to the “Safe Lands’” children … but not even Ciddah is sure they can be delivered safely in the midst of a rebellion. And Mason must face the fact Omar’s illness could be fatal.

​If they can all unite their efforts, together they may be able to expose the Safe Lands’ lies to the people. But if they fail, they will all surely die.

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​Six days into our wilderness survival adventure in the La Plata Mountains of Colorade, Comet Pulon passed by the earth. We had no way of knowing that it had come much closer than expected, that it had forever changed our planet, and that it had left a killer among us. Oblivious, the twelve of us camped in a clearing, cheered as the bright yellow fireball soared overheard, roasted marshmallows, and toasted with canteens of water we had purified ourselves.

​And as we celebrated in awe of nature's majesty, the rest of the world began to die. 

Thirst (The Safe Lands, Prequel Book 1)
by Jill Williamson

The end of the world is only the beginning.

A waterborne disease has contaminated the world’s fresh water, decimating the human race. Seventeen-year-old Eli McShane and his friends flee the chaos and violence in Phoenix and journey north toward the rumored location of a safe water source. They add several to their number, including the mysterious Hannah, who is being hunted by a dangerous man. Desperation brings out the worst in many of the travelers, infecting even those closest to Eli. When division comes, will he be able to hold his group together or will each fall victim to their own thirst for survival?

Join some old friends from Glenrock and Jack's Peak in this thrilling first book of the Thirst Duology. Best-selling author Jill Williamson has brought back the breathtaking suspense of The Safe Lands series in this chilling prequel that will leave readers panting for the next installment.

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​I woke hungry. 

I got up and entered the bathroom, trembling. Morning light filtered through the slats on a small window over the shower, giving me enough light to see by. I reached for the sink, but found the faucet covered in a black trash bag and duct tape. 

​Right, right. No water. 

Hunger (The Safe Lands, Prequel Book 2)
by Jill Williamson

In the wake of a pandemic, Eli and his friends find a thriving community that offers free housing, food, and thankfully, safe drinking water. But something is amiss. The residents spend most their time partying and attending concerts. No one seems concerned that the virus is still out there. When Eli tries to leave, he discovers a fence has been built to keep him, and everyone else, inside.

Hannah is tired of running. When she is conscripted to work in the hospital, she hopes she’s finally found a place to belong, but Admin’s disregard for a doctor’s pledge to “First do no harm” is unsettling.

As Hannah starts to wonder if she will ever be safe again, Eli clings to his hope for freedom. In a world filled with lies, can they learn to trust each other? Or will their hunger for safety trap them in a world that’s not so safe after all?

Join Eli and his friends in this exciting conclusion to the Thirst Duology. Best-selling author Jill Williamson has brought back the breathtaking suspense of the The Safe Lands series in this chilling prequel duology.