The Red Rocks

In a world where ads invade every waking moment, there’s only one place left to escape: The Red Rocks.

By 2040, a wave of mass suicides—triggered by relentless, mind-numbing advertising—forces the U.S. government to create a sanctuary: a lawless, tech-free zone stripped of electricity, engines, and modern comforts. A place where life feels more like the Wild West than the future.

For Jake, a rebellious teen exiled by his abusive father, The Red Rocks become both a prison and a proving ground. He drifts from town to town, haunted by his past, stirring up trouble wherever he lands.

Then he meets Bill.

A mysterious courier with a dangerous clientele, Bill reluctantly takes Jake under his wing. Together, they carve out a precarious place in this brutal world.

And then comes Anna—raven-haired, sharp-witted, and impossible to resist. She makes Jake believe he can finally stop running.

But the past has a way of catching up. And when it does, everything Jake’s built—and everyone he loves—is on the line.

Who will survive when the dust settles?

The Red Rocks is a gritty, fast-paced near-future dystopian western that blends speculative fiction with unforgettable characters and explores technology, freedom, and what it means to stay human in a world designed to capture our attention.

Perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking dystopian fiction with rich atmosphere and emotional depth.

Born in Moscow, Russia and raised in California, Elizabeth Povarova-Simpson graduated Cum Laude from Saint Louis University, Madrid Campus. She worked in marketing for most of her career, and always pursued her passion of writing outside of the office. She currently lives in Sacramento with her husband, Brent Simpson, and two cats, Saba and Toro. You can learn more about the novel and author on The Red Rocks Novel Facebook Page at URL: https://www.facebook.com/theredrocksnovel.