They Came for Utopia: The Dawn: ~ A YA Apocalyptic Adventure

Ten years after the alien attacks forever altered the world, Area Thirty-Two, a resilient community, faces a desperate need for resources. As a key member of the Reclaimers, Sheldon supports a mission into the heart of Burlington, now taken over by nature, wild animals, and something else— Raiders—genetically altered and controlled by a ruthless mastermind. When a savage ambush fractures the team, Sheldon is forced to battle his inner demons, rally the survivors, and uncover the deceptions within their group to challenge the puppet-master’s twisted vision of utopia. In a world where every decision can mean life or death, "They Came for The Dawn" is a gripping tale of survival, trust, love, personal struggles, and the unbreakable human spirit.