Massachusetts Fall 3
(2026)(A book in the In the October Fall World series)
A novel by Michael McDonald
The lights are still out—and now belief itself has become a weapon.
As the aftermath of the EMP deepens, Matt Bradley and his family have found fragile refuge in the Berkshire Mountains. But safety proves to be an illusion. In nearby Lenox, a religious movement tightens its grip, drawing frightened survivors into a system built on obedience, fear, and control.
When a teenage leader, Xena, is taken by the cult, Matt and those around him are forced to confront a terrible truth: survival is no longer just about food, shelter, or firepower. It’s about who we become when power is abused—and whether mercy still matters in a broken world.
Outmatched, under-armed, and unwilling to start a war, Matt and his allies must act anyway. Not to conquer. Not to dominate. But to refuse abandonment. To stand against fanaticism without becoming fanatics themselves.
As the cult begins to collapse under the weight of its own lies, the cost is devastating—and irreversible. Not everyone will be saved. Not every wound will heal. But something enduring is born in the ruins: a fragile community built on compassion, shared loss, and the courage to remain human.
Massachusetts Fall 3 is the most emotionally powerful chapter of the series—a story of faith tested, innocence lost, and the hard work of choosing mercy when hatred would be easier.
A faith-oriented, family-friendly post-apocalyptic novel inspired by real-world cult dynamics. No profanity or explicit content. Includes scenes of violence appropriate to the genre. Suitable for older teens and adults.
Genre: Science Fiction
As the aftermath of the EMP deepens, Matt Bradley and his family have found fragile refuge in the Berkshire Mountains. But safety proves to be an illusion. In nearby Lenox, a religious movement tightens its grip, drawing frightened survivors into a system built on obedience, fear, and control.
When a teenage leader, Xena, is taken by the cult, Matt and those around him are forced to confront a terrible truth: survival is no longer just about food, shelter, or firepower. It’s about who we become when power is abused—and whether mercy still matters in a broken world.
Outmatched, under-armed, and unwilling to start a war, Matt and his allies must act anyway. Not to conquer. Not to dominate. But to refuse abandonment. To stand against fanaticism without becoming fanatics themselves.
As the cult begins to collapse under the weight of its own lies, the cost is devastating—and irreversible. Not everyone will be saved. Not every wound will heal. But something enduring is born in the ruins: a fragile community built on compassion, shared loss, and the courage to remain human.
Massachusetts Fall 3 is the most emotionally powerful chapter of the series—a story of faith tested, innocence lost, and the hard work of choosing mercy when hatred would be easier.
A faith-oriented, family-friendly post-apocalyptic novel inspired by real-world cult dynamics. No profanity or explicit content. Includes scenes of violence appropriate to the genre. Suitable for older teens and adults.
Genre: Science Fiction
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