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The Departed

The Departed Series: Book 1

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Pub Date 6 Jul 2016 | Archive Date 28 Jul 2016


Description

What if someone tried to fake the rapture?

When hundreds of thousands of people disappear in the middle of the night, including sixteen-year-old Gwen's best friend Lana, no one knows why. Some believe they were taken in the rapture, while others are convinced that it can't be true. Doomsday prophecies abound that involve horrifying tales of plague, famine, earthquakes, and more.

At first, Gwen doesn't know what to think. While she is busy mourning Lana, many people around her are getting taken in by the cultish True Believers Temple, including Gwen's dad and her friend Mindy. It is clear that more and more people are going to be pressured to join this church, as it takes over the media and the government, gaining zealous followers all over the world.

Then Gwen starts receiving emails from Lana. She claims to have been forced into hiding with thousands of others in an underground compound. Gwen is convinced the emails are real and the only other person who also believes her is Isaiah, her moody crush. Together they resolve to find out where everyone is hiding and help set Lana free.

What if someone tried to fake the rapture?

When hundreds of thousands of people disappear in the middle of the night, including sixteen-year-old Gwen's best friend Lana, no one knows why. Some...


Advance Praise

"Such a perfect execution of wit and dry humor, entwined with drama, mystery and intrigue. I could not help but laugh out loud at the fun, yet honest relationship that Gwen has with her parents. With so many people having disappeared, the emotional spiral of those who have lost loved ones becomes quickly evident. Kristy Cooper has delivered a tale which brings forth every person's worst nightmare of losing those who they are closest to, not only without warning but without explanation. The light-hearted tone at the beginning of the story quickly transforms into one of darkness, shock and terror as people are desperate for answers. The Departed is the perfect beginning to an epic thriller which I enjoyed immensely and I cannot wait to read the follow-up books in the series. I recommend The Departed to readers who enjoy their sci-fi adventure laced with humor, love, drama, hope, loss and determination to get to the truth … and come out of it alive." – Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Such a perfect execution of wit and dry humor, entwined with drama, mystery and intrigue. I could not help but laugh out loud at the fun, yet honest relationship that Gwen has with her parents. With...


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