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In the near future, two convicts (a disgraced senator and her husband) are sentenced to twenty-five years in a cryogenic penal facility for a horrible crime they claim they didn’t commit.
When the prison malfunctions, accidentally releasing all of the prisoners, the escapees discover that they’ve been incarcerated for thousands of years and are now the only survivors of a global catastrophe that wiped out all of mankind, an event so devastating that prehistoric creatures now walk the Earth once more. Will the world’s worst criminals be able to rise to the challenge of building a better society than the one they left? And is more
The creators do an admirable job in the limited space available. Unfortunately, the book's 130 pages don't provide enough space and time to adequately engage with story's nuanced, complex themes. In the end, the book is tightly scripted and dynamic, with a very likable main character, but it all feels too rushed. A better balance between high energy, fast-paced action and a deeper exploration of the real issues would have been great. Read Full Review
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