I am taking part in the Catholic Writers’ Guild book tour of Survival Spirit by Theresa Alt. It is a 2023 CWG Seal of Approval recipient!
In a post-apocalyptic world, can Christy find a way to save lives without tearing hers apart?
Book Summary:
While the world is still reeling from a series of natural disasters that resulted in a catastrophic change in its atmosphere, Christy is thriving. She has a great job, loves her new role as aunt to little Theodore, and has just been reunited with her boyfriend, Scott. But when Christy takes on the challenge of trying to save newborn babies who are unable to breathe the new atmosphere, her job becomes a life-and-death struggle that often takes her away from those she loves.
Can she maintain the precarious balance of her many roles?
Or will she have to choose between her life-saving work and the life she dreams of with Scott?
Excerpt:
Ashley and I were up at dawn each day that week, working to get the spring planting done. Mid-morning on Friday, we were putting up a fence along the row of peas we had just planted when I spotted someone walking along the road. It was an unusual sight this far out of town.
“Ashley, do you know that person?” I pointed down the road.
She looked up, still on her knees. “I don’t think so.”
“Maybe we should go in before he spots us, just to be on the safe side.”
“Probably a good idea.”
We hurried to the back door, staying out of sight of the road as much as we could. Once safely inside, I positioned myself near the front window, trying to catch a glimpse of the stranger without letting him know the house was inhabited.
“I think it’s a woman,” I whispered, “but it’s hard to tell.”
I peeked out again. “She’s holding something—looks like a cat carrier.”
I scrambled back from the window. “She just turned toward the house. She must have seen us in the garden. She knows we’re in here.”
I felt for the handle of my pistol, just above my waistband. My fear calmed. I would be able to protect both of us against whoever was on the other side of our front door.
“A lady with a kitten?” Ashley said. “Doesn’t sound that frightening to me. Let me see.”
“No—don’t!”
Ashley had already raised her eyes above the windowsill. I reached to pull her back down to safety. She sprang to her feet, almost knocking me off mine. She burst through the front door and sprinted down the driveway. I had no idea what was going on. I ran out the door after her, fearful for her safety.
The woman set down the carrier and took a step toward Ashley.
About the Author
Theresa Alt loves a good story—whether on the page or on the stage—and has been writing them and bringing them to life for as long as she can remember. In addition to writing and acting, Theresa enjoys making music, ballroom dancing, spending time in God’s creation, and eating freshly baked scones while watching the sunrise.
Theresa loves her work as a physical therapist, helping elderly clients find purpose and balance through the recovery of strength and function. It’s her hope that Christy’s journey toward purpose and balance will be an inspiration to you.
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