When a devastating earthquake reduces a bustling city to rubble, a group of high school students must navigate the ruins to survive. Ashes of the City delves into the raw struggle for leadership, morality, and survival in a world where the old rules no longer apply.

Maya, a compassionate and responsible leader, believes in unity and hope, striving to protect her friends and rebuild some semblance of order. But her ideals are tested by Jace, a charismatic rebel who champions a harsher philosophy—one where only the strongest survive. Their clash divides the group, igniting a dangerous power struggle over dwindling resources and fragile trust.

“The ultimate clash between one group with ‘ideals but no plan’ and another with ‘resources but no compassion’ creates a unique dichotomy that will have readers questioning their own preconceived notions of leadership and survival.” — Haley Koth

“Each crumbling building and each tremor in the earth feels real, immersing the reader in a world teetering on the edge of collapse.” — Literary Titan

Maya and Jace’s riveting battle for survival will leave you breathless in this thought-provoking tale that examines the cost of leadership, morality, and resilience in a brutal, post-disaster world.