Overview

Heathens is the story of a world driven to collapse by hate-mongering and lies. It's the story of Holden, a young man who witnessed the killing of his lover and best friend. It's a dark story, but in the end there is hope as Holden rediscovers a way to really live again. What he rediscovers is that which makes superheros into heroes, and it's what makes starship captains great. What he rediscovers amid the desolation of his world, is that which is at the foundation of civilization itself. He calls it forty one forty. That's 4.1.4.0. Read Heathens and rediscover 4140 for yourself. It will give you hope in even the darkest of times. The reviews of Heathens have been overwhelmingly positive: “Hands down, the best book of 2017!” and “Wow, this author can write!” Heathens recently placed as a Finalist in the 2017 Rainbow Awards for best young adult novel. Some readers have commented: “a science fiction novel with a definitely literary bent,” and “I don't know how [the author] managed to write such a tender love story into this post apocalyptic world,” and “I haven't been so disturbed and so engaged since I read 1984.” One reader declared: “At last an intelligent novel for our intelligent youth!” A pastor wrote, indicating that he intended to read excerpts from Heathens to his congregation. In short, Heathens is a book you'll want to read again and again. The first time you read it, it will inspire you, but there is more for you the second time and even when you read it a third time, you'll come away with more. It's deep, it's powerful and it's a damn good read. Do yourself a favor. Read Heathens. Read it today. Can One Angry Boy Save the World? Content, Categories and Key Words: Young adult YA science fiction, post apocalyptic america, gripping, gritty, urban fantasy, religion and human rights, hero and anti-hero, telekinesis, talent, psychic powers, super hero tropes, hate crime, tragedy and healing, social violence, suicide, teen suicide, Identity, despair, protests, riots, rebellion, rage, revenge, vengeance, the fall of civilization, dystopian, dangerous fake news, lies, liars and power mongers, totalitarian, psychological novels, sociological novels, lgbt, gay rights, equal rights for all, social groups, special interest groups, unity and 4140, hope, NA, New Adult, modern old school social sci-fi