Item: Borders in the Sand
Rating: 4
Author: Gina

Borders in the Sand by Andrew Calderone | Review – 4 of 5 Stars | Speculative Military Adventure Fiction

Book Details

Borders in the Sand by Andrew Calderone
Published by AOS publishing on May 2022
Genres: Fiction, Dystopian, Military, Suspense, Thrillers
Format: Paperback
Pages: 194

The continental shift is reforming Pangea, so that islands once scattered across the Caribbean have become locked in a collision course that will blur allegiances and the lines between nations. War plagues the West Caribbean Union, but one draft dodger will brave rebels, bounty hunters, and zealots to get across the border, with the hope of rediscovering liberty… and the woman he loves.

This epic misadventure is told by three vastly different islanders navigating the grey area between good and evil: General Lament, a former officer in the Union military looking to make amends for her war crimes by leading the exodus to the coast, Ezra Atun, a captive awaiting draft in a labour camp manufacturing weapons for the Union, and Strickland River, the bounty hunter set to track Ezra down and deliver him to the armed forces.

Borders in the Sand explores the boundaries we draw between each other, our longing to cross them, and the forces that keep us within the lines. Through thick jungle and urban squalor, Andrew Calderone takes the reader on a journey through servitude to the light of escape.

Source: Received from the author or publisher for review.

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My thoughts on Borders in the Sand

Borders in the Sand represents a future I hope the world never sees.

A futuristic military tale that chills the heart with the atrocities man inflicts upon his fellow man. Unfortunately, this story is entirely believable.

It’s easy to become invested in the characters, their life and death struggles, and the freedoms they desire.

The story is told from three different points of view. The General, the bounty hunter, and the orphan, each portray a different take on the devastating war and survival of the shrewdest and fittest.

The timeline is fluid as we learn the background of the main characters. The chapters are distinctly labeled with the date and perspective it’s told from. If you get confused easily, I recommend taking notes until you get into the flow of the story.

I found the tale riveting and horrifying, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending tied up many loose ends, but I feel like there might be plenty left for a sequel.

I recommend this book to readers that enjoy a military, dystopian novel. While Borders in the Sand is a darker tale, it ultimately rings of perseverance and hope. The story left me replaying scenes and thinking about aspects of the story as they relate to the future of our world.

I received a digital copy of the book from the author or publisher to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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About Andrew Calderone

Andrew Calderone is an author and filmmaker from Toronto, Canada.

His first novel, Thirsty Scholars, was written at the Humber School for Writers.

Borders in the Sand, his forthcoming book from AOS Publishing, was crafted while living in the Dominican Republic.

Andrew wrote and directed the award-winning films Cold Is My Brother and Exit Interview (CBC).

He has studied literature at University College Cork in Ireland, the University of the West Indies in Barbados, York University in Toronto, and is completing his MFA at the University of British Columbia’s School of Creative Writing.

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