ireadiwrite Publishing announces the release of Sister Serenity and the War of 2059 by Scott Burkhead. The story revolves around Hannah, a young woman persecuted by the government when she becomes illegally pregnant. The action is set in a not-too-future America operating under draconian laws. Food is rationed, as is childbirth, and euthanasia is mandatory for older citizens. Trying to do what is expected of her, Hannah briefly considers State-Ordered abortion but is threatened by a powerful movement led by Sister Precious Serenity. The charismatic, fundamentalist Sister Serenity has millions of followers willing to kill, if necessary, to stop abortions. Hannah’
Early reader reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. “A nail biting glimpse of an America I hope we never see,” wrote one. “A great read – a brave woman surviving an impossible situation,” wrote another.
Burkhead, an American living in Raleigh, NC, has published numerous short stories. This is his first novel. The author said he was moved to write this particular book because, “. . . the big issues, the great themes in our lives – politics, race, sex, never really get resolved no matter the technological advances we make. The big issues assume new faces in each generation and under new circumstances.”
A sample chapter can be found at www.ireadiwrite.com or the author’s blog: scottburkhead.blogspot.com. The book can be purchased online from the publisher or from most online booksellers, including Amazon.com.
