2525: Gardens and Creeks
by Barry Rainwater
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Pub Date 31 Oct 2025 | Archive Date 15 Mar 2026
Barry Rainwater | BLR Press LLC
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Description
SERVE. SMILE. OBEY. UNTIL SOMEONE DARES TO LOOK BEYOND THE WALLS.
Inside Arc1983, every mind is engineered, every desire fulfilled, and all serve the good. A12 has never questioned the norms—until a sudden breach exposes the truth: outside lies a world alive with color and freedom.
T23 knows attachment is forbidden, yet when a new assignment separates the pair, a forbidden longing for A12 ignites—the kind the system was built to erase. To find answers, T23 risks exposure, retribution…or worse.
Beyond the walls, smoke coils into the sky, an omen for those who have never faced such a threat. The world is watching, whether Sophia wills it or not.
Perfect for fans of Brave New World, 1984, and Logan’s Run.
2525: Gardens and Creeks blends dystopian suspense, hard science fiction detail, and the shadow of genetic engineering in a haunting story of obedience, awakening, and the struggle for freedom.
Step into the Arc—where attachment is defiance, memory is controlled, and discovery itself could be the greatest danger of all.
Advance Praise
“An extraordinary journey into a futuristic society. . . a fantastic first installment in the new Kallipolis series. Very highly recommended.” — 5 Stars, Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favorite
“Thoughtful and engaging . . . the characters were well developed . . . themes of love, free will, and the search for truth were well done. I recommend 2525: Gardens and Creeks to readers interested in futuristic sci-fi novels that explore the friction between an engineered society and the natural world.” — 5 Stars, Isabella Harris, Readers’ Favorite
“Rainwater's technological and ecological systems are Tolkienesque in detail . . .This is imagination on a scale that rarely makes it to my laptop and, hand over heart, I’m his newest fan. Hopefully, there’s more where this came from. I suspect there is plenty.” — 5 Stars, Asher Syed, Readers’ Favorite
Marketing Plan
My marketing plan is structured around a phased rollout across multiple formats and platforms. A soft launch began with an Amazon paperback release on September 5, building early visibility and reader feedback. October 1 marks the wide release of the hardcover (Amazon + IngramSpark) and paperback (IngramSpark), supported by targeted Amazon and Facebook ads, coordinated campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and editorial reviews from Readers’ Favorite. On October 31, the eBook will launch, promoted with Goodreads giveaways, blogger outreach, and BookBounty’s review program to generate sustained Amazon visibility. Distribution through IngramSpark ensures availability to bookstores and libraries, with direct outreach to library contacts. My author website (BarryRainwater.com) and newsletter will serve as the hub for ongoing reader engagement.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798998780936 |
| PRICE | US$9.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 386 |
