The Long Haul - (Train Hoppers) by Lena Gibson (Paperback)

About the Book

A ragtag group of misfits go on the run with the key to Doomsday seed bunkers. They flee toward Canada, one step ahead of GreenCorps and their henchmen, who will stop at nothing to acquire the key and settle their vendetta.

Book Synopsis

"Gibson lays the tracks into an exciting new post-apocalyptic world where corporate greed controls the necessities of life, one ancient society's trash is today's salvation, and the heart of one heroine can save a country's soul." -D. Lambert, author of Son of No Man series

In 2195, GreenCorps controls the arid western lands of the former United States. They regulate water and sell only terminator seeds-forcing ongoing dependence on the corporation.

Elsa has the key to the Doomsday seed bunkers and taking it north to Canada is the only way to ensure its safety.

The rebels send help, but her group is betrayed before their departure. Fleeing in the night, Elsa and her friends disappear into the mountains, only one step ahead of GtreenCorps soldiers.

In Denver, Ginger, the sheltered daughter of the GreenCorps leader, hops a train, escaping her lonely existence imprisoned in her father's mansion. Encountering hardship and devastating thirst, Ginger experiences the disparity between the starving, oppressed populace, and her life of privilege.

Rescued by Elsa's group, she vows to help break the corporation's stranglehold.

As the GreenCorps henchmen close in, the race with the key becomes desperate. If caught, Elsa and her found family face life imprisonment, or worse, execution --their one chance to change their world, lost forever.

Continue the journey from Switching Tracks, a thrilling dystopian train-hopping adventure.

Review Quotes

2024 Reader's Favorite Awards Honorable Mention - Dystopia

2024 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner

2024 American Writing Awards Finalist - Science Fiction

"Gibson masterfully builds on the foundation set in Switching Tracks, delivering a story filled with tension, intrigue, and a fierce struggle for survival." -A Look Inside

"The Long Haul is a testament to the power of solidarity and hope in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds." -The American Writing Awards

"Libraries and readers seeking post-apocalyptic adventures that juxtapose nonstop action and train-hopping tension with equally provocative moral and ethical issues will find The Long Haul: Pursuit of Hope an astute story of survival and growth." -D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"Lena Gibson's The Long Haul is a remarkable addition to the post-apocalyptic fiction genre. With its immersive storytelling, engaging characters, and expertly crafted plot, this novel is a must-read for anyone looking for a captivating and thought-provoking read." -Literary Titan

"If you are looking for a dystopian novel with a post-apocalyptic touch, Lena Gibson's The Long Haul: Pursuit of Hope is just what you should be looking for." -Readers' Favorite (5 Star Review)

"Gibson lays the tracks into an exciting new post-apocalyptic world where corporate greed controls the necessities of life, one ancient society's trash is today's salvation, and the heart of one heroine can save a country's soul." -D. Lambert, author of Son of No Man series

"What a ride! In a decimated 22nd-century America with one slim hope for the future, Lena Gibson's The Long Haul propels readers on an unrelenting journey of survival, love, and unwavering determination." -Cam Torrens, award-winning author of Stable and False Summit

"Like all good dystopian stories, The Long Haul by Lena Gibson is a cautionary tale. It continues the story of Elsa and Walker in their quest to find the hidden seed bunkers that may be the answer to overthrowing the yoke of oppression by the GreenCorp monopoly. It's a well-crafted story on three layers, artfully blended into one engrossing saga. Like me, you will be looking forward to the next sequel!" -Bill Schweitzer, author of Doves in a Tempest: The Valley of Horror

"Fans of dystopian fiction will stay up all night reading The Long Haul. It stays with you long after you read the last sentence, and you'll wonder what epic conclusion awaits Elsa's adventure as she kindles the spark of a revolution." -Michele Amitrani, author of the Omnilogos Singularity series

"Another five-star read from Lena Gibson-a series you won't want to miss." -A.J. McCarthy, bestselling author of the Charlie & Simm mystery series

"The saga of survival in what used to be America after The Collapse continues in Lena Gibson's latest installment, The Long Haul. It is a trek to grasp a last chance at survival and a great read. Highly recommended." -Karen K. Brees, author of Crosswind and Headwind: The WWII Adventures of MI6 Agent Katrin Nissen

"Lena Gibson's The Long Haul has a self-assured prose style, sympathetic characters, and a plot with as much powerful momentum as the trains that tie its agro-capitalist dystopia together." -IndieReader Discovery, Indie Approved

"Sympathetic protagonists propel a solid dystopian SF adventure." -Kirkus Reviews