Book One of the Detroitopia Saga
A massive volcanic explosion has left the world in ruins. The kings and queens of city-states-like the King of Detroit-rule over the few people left.
Unlikely survivor Adam Reese's gentle nature drives him to take care of his mother and sister as best he can, but his shyness also keeps him from approaching Elise Bradshaw, the woman he loves even though they've never spoken.
But the King's sentries are making survival harder than ever. Their high-tech armor makes them completely invisible, and now they're taking food, supplies...and women like Elise. For Adam to keep everyone he loves alive, he must learn to take a stand against a seemingly invincible foe, even if the cost is his own life.