Emerge (fantasy)
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The last survivors of the human race are riding out nuclear winter in an underground bunker when disaster strikes, forcing them to the surface centuries ahead of schedule. What they find blows their minds. Who can explain it? Two social misfits, Lars and Josie, work together to unravel the mystery.
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After living in a posh underground shelter his entire life, Lars Steelsun is plunged headfirst into a mind-blowing adventure on the surface of the Earth. As Lars and his displaced bunker mates are led across the grasslands by a man of questionable sanity who claims to talk with God, they encounter soul-stirring beauty, primitive civilizations, and staggering violence. The world has transformed into a mystical place where human beings are no longer welcome, but they have changed too. New senses and abilities are emerging from within. Learning to put them to good use has become a priority, but Lars’s biggest challenge comes from the vivacious Josie Albright. Her desire for heroic glory is going to get them them both into trouble. Sparks fly when her gung ho ways begin to clash with his cautious personality. Can they overcome their differences to find love and a homeland for their people?
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