Breaking the World
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In 1993¸ David Koresh predicted the end of the world. What if he was right? Cyrus doesn't believe in David's predictions¸ and he's not interested in being part of a cult. But after the sudden death of his brother¸ his parents split up and his mom drags him to Waco¸ Texas against his will. At least he's not alone. His friends¸ Marshal and Rachel¸ have equally sad stories that end with them being dumped at the Branch Davidian Church. Together¸ they're the trinity of nonbelievers¸ atheist teens caught between a soon to be infamous cult leader¸ an erratic FBI¸ and an epidemic that may confirm the worst of the church's apocalyptic prophecies. With tanks surrounding the Branch Davidians and tear gas in the air¸ Cyrus and his friends know one thing for certain: They can't count on the adults to save them. In his debut novel¸ Jerry Gordon takes readers deep inside the longest standoff in law enforcement history for an apocalyptic thriller that challenges the news media's reporting of the event¸ the wisdom of militarizing domestic law enforcement¸ and the blurry line between religion and cult. "An absorbing blend of history and narrative fiction which elevates the Waco tragedy into an unforgettable exploration of society¸ faith¸ and truth. BREAKING THE WORLD by Jerry Gordon is a compelling novel that thunders¸ and challenges¸ from page one. The characters are genuine¸ the struggles throughout are powerful¸ balanced¸ and thoughtful. The novel's conclusion and Gordon's ideas within do what great fiction often hopes to - defies and then transcends what we thought we knew." - Geoffrey Girard¸ Bram Stoker-nominated author of PROJECT CAIN and TRUTHERS "The things we do to each other are more awful than any haunted house¸ ghoul¸ or demon could ever be¸ and in BREAKING THE WORLD¸ Jerry Gordon delivers an unflinching look at real-life horror. This novel will gnaw its way through your skull¸ burrow into your brain¸ and mess with you in the best way possible. It's a pitch-black tale of moral ambiguity¸ with sympathetic characters facing a home-grown apocalypse of twisted faith¸ fire¸ and madness. It's one of the strongest horror debuts in recent memory¸ which not only entertains but provides penetrating insight into a dark chapter of American history. This is horror done right." - Tim Waggoner¸ Bram Stoker Award-winning author of LIKE DEATH Note: This digital edition includes PDF¸ ePub¸ and Mobi (Kindle) versions of the book.