White Smoke

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In a gripping thriller, a community of survivors strives to rebuild after a devastating global conflict has ravaged America. They look to Victoria Emerson, a single mother and former West Virginia congressional representative, to navigate the challenges of survival and justice. Victoria receives a summons from the deposed president to come to Hilltop Manor, where remnants of the U.S. government are imprisoned by a ruthless faction led by Roger Parsons. This group seeks to punish former leaders for their role in "Hell Day," the catastrophic war that altered the nation in mere hours. Despite her reluctance to leave Ortho, the town she has fought to protect, Victoria feels compelled to answer the call of duty. As she traverses a landscape dominated by warlords and desperate scavengers, she reaches Hilltop Manor, discovering a volatile mix of factions vying for power. The ideals that once defined the Republic have crumbled into chaos, and Victoria must draw upon her inner strength and unwavering beliefs to restore order in a society where traditional laws have lost their significance. Her journey is a testament to resilience and the quest for justice in a world turned upside down.