The Dark Sanctuary Series by Shade Owens

After men declared war on women, the world fell apart.In a not-so-distant future, women outnumber men 7 to 1, and no one can explain it.Threatened by this mysterious phenomenon, the government impulsively passes new abortion laws and strips women of their rights.Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old Eve Malum watches the riots and protests through her television screen, terrified of the America she no longer recognizes... moreAfter men declared war on women, the world fell apart.In a not-so-distant future, women outnumber men 7 to 1, and no one can explain it.Threatened by this mysterious phenomenon, the government impulsively passes new abortion laws and strips women of their rights.Meanwhile, eighteen-year-old Eve Malum watches the riots and protests through her television screen, terrified of the America she no longer recognizes. Unlike her mother and sister, however, she doesn’t have the courage to go out there and demand freedom for all women.She isn’t like them. She isn’t a fighter.But when something tragic happens, Eve becomes someone else… someone who will stop at nothing until justice is served, even if that means getting blood on her hands.Chilling, twisted, and frighteningly vivid, Eden will draw readers into a dark dystopian world like no other. less

Six years ago, modern civilization perished in America’s deadliest gender war.Now, despite her unstable mental state, Eve Malum continues to rule over Eden, a society of women governed by one rule: men are forbidden from entering.But with resources becoming scarce and space limited, Eve is forced to make a difficult decision—allow her paradise to crumble, or break her own rule by trusting a man who promises survival... moreSix years ago, modern civilization perished in America’s deadliest gender war.Now, despite her unstable mental state, Eve Malum continues to rule over Eden, a society of women governed by one rule: men are forbidden from entering.But with resources becoming scarce and space limited, Eve is forced to make a difficult decision—allow her paradise to crumble, or break her own rule by trusting a man who promises survival.Eden Falling, the second book of The Dark Sanctuary series, takes a leap into the psychological thriller genre, continuing where the first book left off—at the birth of a new beginning. less

Her paradise is collapsing, and she’ll do just about anything to salvage what remains. Following Eden’s mass migration to a new haven ruled by an old friend, Eve struggles with her loss of power and is driven by an insatiable thirst to gain control over this new paradise. Meanwhile, Gabriel attempts to cope with the ghosts of his past and becomes too unstable to live among the others... moreHer paradise is collapsing, and she’ll do just about anything to salvage what remains. Following Eden’s mass migration to a new haven ruled by an old friend, Eve struggles with her loss of power and is driven by an insatiable thirst to gain control over this new paradise. Meanwhile, Gabriel attempts to cope with the ghosts of his past and becomes too unstable to live among the others. During all of this, Lucy finds herself enchanted by all that this new place has to offer and becomes intrigued by a charming new boy. What she doesn’t know, however, is that she is about to uncover a devastating secret that will change everything. Eden Collapsing, the suspenseful third book in The Dark Sanctuary series, delivers on its promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats. less