Worth of Souls Series by Bonnie R. Paulson
Worth of Souls #1
Cost of Survival
Bonnie R. Paulson
CLIFFHANGER ALERT. This is the first book in a continuing series. Think of it like LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring in that the first book sets up the rest of the series. WARNING: This series is filled with emotional twists and panic-inducing action. Proceed with caution. The series is complete. Anger isn't an emotion anymore, it's more of a survival mode I can't afford to let go. My dad predicted World War III would happen in his life, but he died two years before... with my brother... ...before Mom and I walked in search of refuge from the bombing. Strengthened by her faith, Mom never feels alone. But me? I don't know what to believe or where to turn. Someone once said keep your friends close and your enemies closer, but I disagree. Friends scare me the most. They know me and my mom. Nothing about them is safe. The ones in charge... Control everything... Crud, I've started crying because I'm scared I won't survive World War III. But a bigger part of me is scared I will. My mom is bleeding in my arms and she's making me promise to follow her three rules. Pray. Don't trust anyone. Stay alive. How long do I need to break all three? ** This YA apocalyptic thriller is the first in a three book series. There are adult themes. **
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Worth of Souls #2
Exchange Rate
Bonnie R. Paulson
**Book 2 of a continuing series. Adult themes. ** I'm pregnant and I couldn't be more excited. But the community Bodey, his dad, and I live in has rules. Rules that make Mom's rules seem like safety nets. Only 200 people are allowed at a time. My baby will make it 201. The leader is making me choose someone from our house to die so there will be room for my child. Either I make the decision or they take... my... Even in the craziness that the world has become, I refuse to believe only 200 can live in it at once. The "community" is safe-ish, comfortable. We have food, warmth, and there isn't immediate danger of being robbed while we sleep. Doesn't it make sense we'd have to exchange something for all that? I've survived this long. Maybe that's enough. Maybe I should die so my family can live. Or maybe I can get through the lines and find a people worth sacrificing for.
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