I don’t know why this had to happen. I don’t understand how one man — or a group of people — could be evil enough to inflict this kind of suffering on the world. But that’s human nature, isn’t it? If you let it run loose long enough, doesn’t it always come back to this? Fighting and tragedy and bloodshed. It’s happened all throughout history. Why should this be any different?
Regardless of what the outcome will be, I will not go quietly. I’ve lost too much. My father was right. Fighting with the National Guard is unlike anything I’ve ever done. It’s a different environment. It’s more brutal. And at times, terribly unfair. Yet I still have hope. This is not the end. This is the beginning of the end of the war. This is when we will make our final stand, when we will make a choice about who we will be and what we will stand for.
I will find Chris. I will lead the militia right into Omega’s open arms if I have to. Nothing will stop me from being with him again. He came for me when I was imprisoned in a labor camp. This time, I’m coming for him. Harry Lydell stands no chance. Omega stands no chance.
I will find them.
Ready or not, here I come.
More titles from WB Publishing:
The Collapse Series by Summer Lane:
State of Emergency (Book #1)
State of Chaos (Book #2)
State of Rebellion (Book #3)
Book 4 (To release 2014!)
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Acknowledgements
Writing a book is one thing. Writing a series is another. Penning the tale of Cassidy Hart and the survival of western civilization is quite a task, easily one of the most exciting and difficult of my life. Writing State of Rebellion was a literary sprint, an epic challenge. I’m as equally happy to be able to release it as everyone else is to finally read it. And it is somewhat of a relief to know that Cassidy’s story is not over yet. She and I have become quite close, and I’m not ready to say goodbye.
All books have a backstory, and The Collapse Series has one, too. I would like to thank my dad, for his technical expertise and tips that helped make the Freedom Fighters as effective as they were. This series would not exist without you. It is so important to me that my readers know this. Cassidy and Chris owe him a lot!
To my mom, thanks for being positive when I’m not! Even on the worst days, you always have a kind word to offer, and I’m so grateful. Thank you, Rocklin, for being Batman.
I mean… thanks for being a great brother, of course.
A special thanks to the ladies and gentlemen of NA Alley: Victoria Smith, Jaycee DeLorenzo, Carrie Butler, L.G. Kelso, Diana Long, Lynn Rush, Juliana Haygert and E.J. Wesley. To Ellen Mansoor Collier, thanks for being such an awesome friend and a one-woman writer support group! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa, Nancy and Pete, for everything. I love you both!
David Hudiburgh, you’re amazing for reading and editing my manuscript. A million thanks for the advice and kindness you’ve shown my family and I. You’re such a dear friend. I’m so happy I know you! Thanks, Edith, for the many fun conversations we’ve had over the past year regarding story ideas for Cassidy Hart.
Thanks to the huge, wonderful world of blogging for all of the interviews, features and book reviews that boosted The Collapse Series into the sphere of national bestsellers. Thank you to every newspaper and magazine and literary publication that has carried the story of The Collapse Series.
To my readers: THANK YOU. I appreciate every piece of fan mail, every note, every shout-out, every review, every friendly word and every positive conversation. You are incredible. I love you guys. My everlasting thanks for reading my books. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are the base on which the publishing world is built — all writers need readers!
To my friends and the local community that has been so loving and supportive of a girl who was crazy enough to try to write a bestselling novel, my eternal gratitude. Being a writer — and then being a successful writer — is considered an impossibility, but I’ve been exponentially blessed in my career. The Collapse Series has sold beyond my wildest dreams, and I gain new readers around the world every day. It makes the long days, extra hours and endless editing process worth it.
Thank you Jesus, for loving me and giving me the gift of storytelling. I really am eternally grateful.
Praise for State of Emergency (Book 1) and State of Chaos (Book 2)
“The 20 year old Reedley resident is a prolific writer.”
“Summer Lane has more than a fresh face and a great name… She’s solidified her position as a promising ‘Young Adult’ author.”
“In my review of State of Emergency I said it was a fantastic book worth five stars. Well my opinion hasn’t changed with State of Chaos… State of Chaos has Cassidy almost immediately finding herself in dangerous peril. And from there this book only gets better.”
“State of Chaos was filled with jaw dropping, heart pounding, and stomach aching scenes… State of Chaos was an excellent sequel to State of Emergency. The ending leaves you shocked… and in desperate need of the third book in the series.”
“It [State of Chaos] has even more action and adventure than the first installment and I love the way Cassidy and Chris have matured and developed. This is about fighting back, making this book lots of fun. This sequel does not disappoint!”
“Summer uses poetic prose coupled with detailed and accurate depictions of survival skills to create a real page-turner… I loved the themes of survival and coming of age in State of Emergency and then strength and endurance in State of Chaos. Summer’s ability to craft a compelling story that immerses her readers into the storyline seems effortless.”