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Beyond The Ruins
Paperback
Series: Beyond, Book 1
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 22 2026
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
How far would you go to find your family when the world has fallen apart?
Eleven-year-old Thomas Carter has always believed that no matter what happens, his family will be there to guide him home. But when war tears through his homeland without warning, everything he has ever known is destroyed in a single devastating day.
Separated from the people he loves and forced to survive alone, Thomas begins a dangerous journey across a country reduced to ashes. Guided only by his father's old compass and the hope that his brother and sister are still alive, he must face abandoned towns, shattered cities, hunger, fear, and impossible choices that no child should ever have to make.
His search leads him to Eastfield-a town once filled with laughter, bustling streets, and happy childhood memories. Now it stands silent, swallowed by rubble, mist, and the scars of war. But hidden within the ruins are clues that suggest his family's story may not be over.
As Thomas uncovers the truth, he discovers that survival is about more than staying alive. It is about holding on to hope when everything else has been taken away.
Beyond the Ruins is an emotional and unforgettable story of courage, resilience, family, and the strength of the human spirit. Filled with heart-wrenching moments, unforgettable characters, and a journey that will stay with you long after the final page, this is a novel for readers who enjoy powerful survival stories and emotionally driven adventures.
Perfect for readers of heartfelt wartime fiction, coming-of-age adventures, and stories of hope in the darkest of times.
Because even after everything is lost... hope still remains.
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