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Book Seven, the conclusion of the post-apocalyptic Seer Series, follows a group of people who survive the annihilation of 80% of the world's population caused by a manmade virus. The virus, created to meld plastic and steel into a material called plasteel, escapes the manufacturing plants and creates a new and deadly disease. Michael Macalister, the doctor who headed the government project to find a cure, realized the impossibility of that task, as the virus was heavily armored and impenetrable. Michael was man of great forethought. As civilization collapsed into anarchy, he started a colony along with a few others. The colony grows in size, is both developed and then attacked in Seer, Book One. The following books in the series detail the processes of these colonists and others trying to survive and thrive as life goes backwards and technology all but disappears. The series covers about fifty-five years and three generations of the Macalister family. Book Seven takes Michael's grandson, Ian, into the greatest danger he will ever face as he tries to save the colony and the last remaining bits of technology that have been so crucial to their survival.

As technology continues to become more useless and disappear, and what is left of civilization slides backwards even further, Michael Macalister and the colonists at Berk Shire make the decision to take a risky expedition to a hidden government facility rumored to hold large amounts of medical supplies, food and ammunition. Taken over by a rogue faction of the former New York State government, the massive facility becomes the sight of an intense cat-and-mouse battle. While this is going on, Berk Shire comes under attack by a small, but lethal band of terrorists attempting to seize control of the colony. What's being said about Critical Path - A page-turning thrill ride that grabbed me from the start. Even better than the first book! I loved reconnecting with the characters from Seer, like seeing old friends again. A must read! -Christina P. Couldn't put it down! A thrilling follow up to Seer, with an ending that I didn't see coming. -David D. I found myself reading on, putting other things off in order to find out what would happen next. I was completely hooked! -Melinda O.

What would you bring to the end of civilization as you've known it? How much of your humanity would you sacrifice in the name of survival? In 2028, a manmade nano-virus, crafted to meld plastic and steel, is used to create a material that is light, yet incredibly strong. While this new material revolutionizes thousands of products in everyday use, it also results in a new and deadly illness. Thirty-six year old Michael Macalister, the doctor heading up the government project to find a cure for the disease, comes to realize the impossibility of the task. His projections show that eighty percent of the world's population will die from it. As one civilization collapses, he and a band of colleagues seek to start a new one based in a colony in western Massachusetts, learning to survive and defend themselves, including against two rogue members who split off, only to return with a well-armed mob, seeking to seize control. Hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned, Macalister must find a way to ensure the survival of the colony. What's being said about SEER - "This exciting, dystopian view of the near future combines the suspense of Outbreak with the intrigue of Blade Runner. Mr. Austin has come up with a completely unique vision and lays out the story in an amazing fashion. A must read!" Ken Berris, author, Wild Cards "As a youngster I read George Orwell's 1984 with fascination, but disbelief. Many years later I live in a vastly different world and Seer has recaptured my imagination with its realistic view of the not-so-distant future. This could be a survival guide. I can't wait for the next book in the series." Jerry Cordasco, Security Consultant "When we read speculative fiction about the survival of humankind we see where the hard choices necessary for survival can make us question our humanity. Seer will have you asking those questions." John Foley, author, Guitar Music For the Mid-Life Crisis Larry Austin lives and works on Cape Cod, MA, is passiona