Radio Hope - Sean McLachlan

Radio Hope - Sean McLachlan

Sean McLachlan

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Published 22 October 2026

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  • Pages · 318 pages
  • Publication Date · 22/10/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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A gritty post-apocalyptic survival thriller with a single mother gunslinger, a mysterious survival broadcast, cult warlords, wasteland factions, and humanity's last city under siege. A single radio signal is broadcasting hope across a dying world. Annette Cruz is a scavenger, a fighter, and a mother trying to get her son out of the wasteland and into New City, the last refuge of civilization. Outside its walls, the land is poisoned, lawless, and the strong take what they want. As the Righteous Horde sweeps across the frontier, Annette takes on a dangerous mission to scout their movements, risking everything to protect her son. But the mission is not what it seems. The deeper she goes into the wildlands, the more she realizes the threat isn't just coming from the Horde. As New City prepares for siege, Annette must decide how far she's willing to go, and what she's willing to sacrifice to keep her son safe. Radio Hope is Book 1 in the Toxic World series, perfect for readers of Hugh Howey and Cormac McCarthy who enjoy dark post-apocalyptic survival fiction, found family, and high-stakes battles for the last refuge of civilization. ___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Toxic World Series:? ? ? ? ? A convincingly gritty post-apocalypse that kept me turning the pages. ? ? ? ? ? A compelling story that stays with you long after the final page. ? ? ? ? ? One of the best post-apocalyptic novels I've read. ? ? ? ? ? More mature, more realistic, and far deeper than most post-apocalyptic novels. ? ? ? ? ? Excellent post-apocalyptic fiction with complex characters and real stakes.

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