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Calling all fans of dystopian fiction, you must read this series by Christian fiction author Vannetta Chapman. You will not be able to stop once you open book one until you have read all three plus the prequel novella.

In book three, Shelby, Max, Bianca and Patrick answer the Texas governor 's call to find the Federal Government that is believed to be in Kansas to see what is being done to rebuild the USA after the solar flare. Will they survive the journey? Who will they meet on the way? Most importantly will they solidify their faith in God?

These books opened my eyes in so many ways. They got me thinking, what would I do in this situation? Could I survive? How strong is my faith in knowing God knows my path in life and I just trust if he takes me to it I will come through it.

I already plan on buying this series for a couple of friends and sharing the excitement I experienced while reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for an ARC to read and provide a review based on my own honest opinion.

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I'm sad to see this series end. It's been a fascinating look at what could happen if a solar flare totally wiped out all modern technology. It's scary to think of the events that happen in the book really happening, but it's a great reminder to be prepared and to always lean on God.

I really appreciated the “Excerpts from Shelby's Journal” at the beginning. It bridged the gap between the end of Raging Storm (book two) and beginning of this one really well.

“We're going to weather this. Together we will find a way.” The first sentence of Light of Dawn and it perfectly captures what, I feel, is the message at the heart of this series... Finding a way through a difficult situation together, with friends, family, neighbors, and most importantly, God.

Chapter One begins nine months after the solar flare. They've had time to get settled at High Fields Ranch and they've started getting used to life with no modern technology. At the behest of Governor Reed, the gang's all back together after agreeing to go on a journey across the country to try and find the missing federal government. Along the way, they meet many interesting people, some good, some bad. My favorites were Dan the music man and Mary Jane and Stu.

There were quite a few times when I was shocked by what happened, when my heart was racing, when I was holding my breath, and wishing I could read faster so I could find out what would happen next as quick as possible.

A couple of my favorite quotes were “Sometimes you do a thing because it's the right thing to do. Not because it makes sense.” and “When you're completely lost, when you have no idea what comes next or why things are happening, faith is what gets you through. Even if you're not sure what you believe, you keep doing the things you know in your heart are the right things.”

I feel like I learned a lot from these books. I hope and pray that the power grid never goes down, that the events in this series never take place in real life, but if it did, I feel better prepared because of these books. I highly recommend this series to everyone!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my own honest opinion.

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Gripping book detailing life in an age to come. A reminder of what is important and seeking what God wants for each individual. A great deal to be learnt about the family of God and deep friendship.

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Light Of Dawn ( The Remnant Book 3 )
By Vannetta Chapman
Light of Dawn is book three and the final installment in The Remnant series by Vannetta Chapman. Wow and WOW, what a series Ms chapman has weaved together. She has did a fantastic job on her research for this series. I have loved all three of these books. They do need to be read in order. This series will grab you right at the start and you will be captured and waiting for the next book to come out. This is it and what a story. The story and the characters both were so real I felt like I was right there with them. This is a series where you are on the edge of your seat and holding your breath to see what is going to happen next. Chapman has me thinking that I need to go out and buy more supplies. A solar flare hit nine months ago and nothing is the same. I worried about Carter and him getting his insulin. There is so much killing, looting, and fires everywhere. Shelby and Max discover that the government needs volunteers to go and search for this new federal government. If there is one , the location is a mystery to everyone. The journey will be long and dangerous. Will Shelby , Max, Carter and their friends survive the dangerous trip ? Is there really a new federal government to be found? This is one series you don't want to miss out on . Be sure and start yours today.
I was given a compliment copy of this book by NeGalley and Harvest Publishing House , but was not told that I had to give a positive review.

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When I began reading this, I was very confused. I didn't realize it was book three (I'd read one, but not two). It didn't take long, however, to get caught up. This seems like it's going to remain a trilogy, so only three books in the series. I really like how the author wrapped everything up....it doesn't all go back to normal, but there's hope (hence the title) and the characters really come together even more. The dystopian novels these days are hit or miss, but Vannetta Chapman has an excellent series here.

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LIGHT OF DAWN byVannetta Chapman the 3rd and Last in her Remnant series. Once again the author has pulled us into a thriller plot, and one can ask what would one do, and how far was the limit. An electrical grid failed 9 months ago, having the capital fleeing. They are asking for volunteers, could one do it. Shelby has a diabetic son, needed insulin, a high school interest, Max, feels this is what needs to be done. The story takes one on a 600 mile trek to the capital, and the troubles seems endless . When the need for the insulin and trying to do the right thing. This captures you from the first, and won't disappoint readers. Given book by Net Galley for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

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