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A gripping standalone short story that launches a thrilling dystopian saga.
For readers who gravitate towards the chilling foresight of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and the oppressive state control of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, prepare for a gripping new voice in dystopian fiction.
In a near-future America where an iron-fisted theocracy weaponizes faith, Calvin has spent decades burying his true self, meticulously conforming to a system that demands absolute obedience. But when a profound, devastating encounter shatters his carefully constructed world, this disgraced former minister finds his authentic calling through an unexpected act of rebellion.
Cast out and facing ruthless persecution, Calvin witnesses an act of shocking state-sanctioned violence that shatters his apathy. As the propaganda screams louder and the lines between divine truth and tyranny blur, he must choose: remain a victim of a system he despises, or become an unlikely rebel against the very institution he once believed in.
Apostate: The First Heresy is a gripping standalone short story (approx. 4,750 words) that launches a thrilling dystopian series where a man’s broken faith becomes the spark of a resistance, and the fight for true freedom begins with a courageous stand against an unholy empire.
What Readers Are Saying!
“C.J. Loveman’s APOSTATE: The First Heresy provides a glimpse of the change that can be sparked when someone finds the courage to live authentically and share the message with a world hungry to break free from oppression. Its thematic weight is undeniable.“
–Suneé Jones for IndieReader
“I HIGHLY recommend this incredibly relevant dystopian short story to any American that’s currently feeling a little… anxious about the state of our country right now. I’m only giving four stars because I do want this to be a little longer!”
—Cassian, BookSirens ARC Reviewer
“I found the dedication and underlying theme to be rather inspiring.”
-Diana Jaques, BookSirens ARC Reviewer (Goodreads)
“This story is meant as an introduction into a series and it fulfilled it’s cause perfectly. It was bite sized and made appetite for more…The dystopian setting,in which the church rules over America and a former minister sees no other way out than rebellion, was intriguing.”
-Lila’s 1000Lifes, BookSirens ARC Reviewer
“I found this short story to be quite intriguing. I’m curious to see what direction this series takes.”
– zo :3, BookSirens ARC Reviewer
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The Story Continues…
If you’ve plunged into the world of Apostate: The First Heresy, you know that this is just the beginning.
The full saga of rebellion unfolds in future installments of The Apostate Series.
You can also look out for my upcoming novel, The Centurion’s Embrace, and the novelette, Protocol Heresy.
The Rebellion Has Just Begun…
Apostate: The First Heresy is merely the spark. Discover the full breadth of the fight for freedom and faith in the complete Apostate Series.