The Gathering
The Gathering is a new novel by author Randy Lindsay. It is set at a nonspecific time in the future when the world is facing economic crises and unrest. The United States could be on the verge of another Civil War as political parties clash and an anarchist group claiming to support the current President seems to be responsible for several bombings on US soil.
The Gathering’s story goes back and forth between Washington DC’s political scene and the life of a Mormon family’s struggles during the unrest that’s happening in the country. Riots are breaking out, people are out of work, foreign countries are on the verge of war, and food supplies are running low. Fear is rampant as are secrets in the government.
This story is an interesting look at what could happen if the nation and the world were thrown into a volatile situation such as this. It is also interesting to read a bit about the beliefs and worldviews of the Mormon community. There are a lot of misconceptions about this particular religious group and possible scenarios regarding their reactions to political and economical unrest are explored. Ending with the aftermath of a huge storm, The Gathering leaves you ready to find out what will happen next!
About the Author
RANDY LINDSAY is a native of Arizona. From an early age, his mind traveled in new and unusual directions. His preoccupation with “what if” eventually led him to write speculative fiction. According to his wife, “everything is a story to Randy.” And it is. The Gathering is his first novel, but he has been published in a variety of science-fiction and fantasy anthologies. He lives in Mesa with his wife and five of his nine children. If you want to find out more you can check out his website at RandyLindsay.net.
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