In the heart of Texas, an unexplainable force known only as the Fear descends on Beaumont Penitentiary-instantly killing hundreds of prisoners and guards with a single terrifying stroke. Their shared fate? Each was tied to a murder. As the phenomenon spreads across the state, it targets criminals overlooked by the legal system-murderers, thieves, pedophiles, even adulterers-striking them down with chilling precision.
From Houston to Dallas, Texas transforms into a sanctuary of truth and safety-but the cost is staggering.
Young geographer Johnny Rentschter discovers a mysterious cosmic connection to a mirrored zone in the Indian Ocean, drawing global scrutiny. Meanwhile, an ancient angel named Gabe guides two teenagers, John and Maggy, through the unraveling world, offering hope as chaos spreads. With Earth spiraling into nuclear devastation, John and Maggy are launched to Mars aboard the SpaceX Mars 12 mission-humanity's last chance for survival.
As love blossoms in the shadows of extinction, they face an impossible question: are they the new Adam and Eve, destined to rebuild humanity from the ashes?
The Master of Counterpoint is a gripping blend of dystopian suspense, religious mythology, and cosmic mystery-perfect for fans of The Stand, The Left Behind Series, and The Silent Corner. This is the first book in a trilogy, continuing with Starting Over Again, coming Fall 2025.