Callow

In the shadow of a global catastrophe, one young man, and those closest to him, are forced to confront the truth no one wants to accept.

A newly elected president with dangerously aggressive ideas threatens to ignite a global catastrophe. In the chaos that follows, millions are displaced, forced to flee their homes in search of safety as society collapses around them.

After the bombing of Guam shatters the illusion of global stability, panic and mistrust spread worldwide. In a quiet Canadian town, high schooler Matt believes he is immune to global chaos until his mother suddenly disappears. Her disappearance isn't coincidental, Matt heard something that night, hinting at secrets hidden beneath the escalating conflict.

As the world edges closer to collapse and authorities focus on maintaining order, Matt is left to act. With his best friend Liam, who is steadfastly loyal and unflinchingly brave, they begin a desperate rescue attempt.

What starts as a mission to find Matt's mother turns into uncovering a deadly conspiracy and the struggle to survive long enough to reveal it.

N.S. Scholl is a Canadian author whose work bridges the urgency of global realities with the intimacy of human connection. Over the course of eight years, Scholl poured both imagination and lived reflection into the Ardenti Terra series, crafting a dystopian saga that asks what it means to endure, and to rebuild, when society fractures under the weight of political chaos, war, and displacement.

With a background steeped in literary analysis and a passion for exploring themes of longing, resilience, and moral complexity, Scholl writes stories that pulse with emotional depth as much as high-stakes action. Across series, Scholl's characters wrestle with loyalty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between justice and survival.

Grounded in a distinctly Canadian lens, Scholl's speculative landscapes are enriched by cultural and geographic touchstones that make the dystopian world both hauntingly familiar and deeply relatable. This perspective infuses the series with authenticity, resonating with readers who crave fiction that challenges, provokes, and inspires.

Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games or Station Eleven, the Ardenti Terra series embodies Scholl's commitment to storytelling that is at once thrilling and profoundly human. Scholl invites readers not only into a fractured world but into a creative vision shaped by years of reflection, empathy, and a belief in the enduring power of courage and connection.