The Summer the World Ended

Riley McCullough’s summer takes a drastic turn from boredom and a broken friendship to facing a world in chaos, as she is sent to stay with her estranged father in a small desert town amid wartime uncertainty. As she navigates her new environment and wrestles with secrets and isolation, Riley discovers unexpected friendships and must find inner strength to survive a nuclear catastrophe. This compelling story blends coming-of-age themes with the tension of an apocalyptic scenario, challenging Riley to protect what matters most.