The Calendar

by

WM Gunn

A suspenseful tale of an asteroid on a collision course with the Earth.

The Calendar by WM Gunn is a suspenseful end-of-times tale about the approach of a giant asteroid on a trajectory that will cause it to collide with the Earth or pass so close that the planet will be destroyed in less than a year’s time. The story is filled with how humans, once they know of their impending annihilation, react to the news. 

The author creates numerous diverse vignettes written around a main storyline, stories within the story, featuring the scientists who discover the approaching asteroid, the world leaders who must decide whether or to alert the populace and, if so when the optimum time to do so would occur, and how several regular families or couples or single individuals choose to spend their final days. Each is a special capsule of human emotions and choices made. 

The plot evolves quickly as scientists and politicos scramble for solutions or safety for themselves in some cases. Heroic attempts to divert the terminal event are launched; their participants are fully aware that they are making the ultimate sacrifice so humanity will have a chance at survival. On Earth, while some take advantage to wreak havoc or settle old scores, many more choose to face destruction with courage, kindness, and compassion for their fellow man. These stories are uplifting and hopeful, even as the end comes. The stories are relatable and felt so authentic I couldn’t put the book down; I had to know what would happen to these people. 

With its suspenseful plot of inescapable doom and vignettes of hope and redemption, I recommend THE CALENDAR to readers of apocalyptic and end-of-times tales. 

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from the author through Lone Star Literary Life Book Campaigns.