Alive
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Last published Mon, Nov 18, 2013
After America erupts into total and utter chaos following an Electro-magnetic sound wave, Ciara Thomas, a 17 year old girl from Sioux City, faces the challenge of a life time as she embarks on a journey of love, loss, and sacrifice. But in a deceitful and crumbling world, who will she remain loyal to?
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