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Three hundred years after the fall of civilization, hope is buried in a box no one can open.

What Readers Are Saying

“Hard to put down. Futuristic yet relevant to contemporary political issues.” 

      AMAZON 4.6 stars

“...packed with issues of grief, trust, fear, and hope..."

      READERS’ FAVORITE 5 stars

"...grimy yet human, desperate, but never hopeless.”        LITERARY TITAN

“I came in expecting another post-apocalyptic survival story, and instead I got an emotional, almost spiritual exploration of grief and hope.” 
       READER

A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller of Love, Survival, and Secrets

Three hundred years after the collapse of civilization, two scavengers discover a sealed relic from The Before — an artifact that could spark the fragile hope of a better future.

But in a land where trust is a dangerous gamble, opening it might cost them everything.

  • A relentless survival story set 300 years after civilization’s fall.

  • Perfect for fans of The Road, Wool, and Station Eleven.

Watch the Book Trailer 

About the Author

Ernie Gammage is a speculative fiction author, award-winning songwriter, musician, and visual artist. At 80, he continues to explore bold new creative frontiers, bringing a lifetime of artistic depth and imagination to his storytelling.

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No one can open the box.
Will you discover what’s inside?

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