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In a utopian safe haven aboard the New Eden, a self-sustainable science vessel, young Eva, her scientist grandmother and a diverse microcosm of humanity face devastating loss during an apocalyptic Earth event and discover the unfortunate reality that not all of mankind's sins have been washed away.

The year is 2032 and Eva, a brilliant but angst-ridden 18-year-old, is frustrated by the insanity she sees everywhere she turns. Incivility in Politics. Gun violence. Climate change. Wars. Pollution. Greed. Power. Injustice. It all seems too much for her, and she feels powerless to make a difference.

Through a lucky set of circumstances, she finds herself joining her grandmother, an award-winning scientist, on board the New Eden, a combination residential cruise ship and floating science center, shrouded in mystery. She spends the summer of her dreams immersed in mind-boggling scientific breakthroughs that she feels could save humanity. Then just as Eva starts to believe in her ability to help heal the planet, her world is turned upside down—literally and figuratively.

Eva and the New Eden community have to learn to understand and navigate the new world and dangers in which they find themselves. Is it the end of humanity? Or a new beginning?

This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Arc: What Will Save You When Civilization Turns Upside Down?
Author: M E Lange

Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 6/10
Writing Style: 7/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 4/5

Of the 15 readers:
12 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
13 felt it was easy to follow.
13 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author's strongest skill was 'plotting a story'.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author's strongest skill was 'developing the characters'.
Of all the readers, 4 felt the author's strongest skill was 'writing style'.
9 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
12 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.

Readers' Comments
“Reminded me a little of The Martian where 'science' is almost a character in the story. This is an environmental novel, vast in scope, superbly researched with a thrilling end. Admittedly, a good editor would cut into the opening third and improve the pacing, but it's still an absorbing, thought-provoking read.” Male reader, aged 43
“This book is different in so much as it's not all about the problems; it's about finding the answers too. Rather refreshing I thought.” Female reader, aged 66
“Complex, richly described, thought-provoking – loved it! Readers who enjoy techno-thrillers will enjoy this. Slow start but keep reading; trust me, you'll be hooked by page 50.” Male reader, aged 19
“Interesting 'novel' – when I say 'novel' I know that's what it is, but it felt almost like a textbook in parts. It's rather long, very slow, almost plodding until the last third when things pick up. I liked Eva – which is good as you get to know her very well. I think the author is a good writer but she needs to know when to 'get things moving'. There's only so much character description a reader can take. If this book was cut by 30%, it'd be a gem!” Female reader, aged 54
“I didn't enjoy the first chapters; simply too much of a slog. Saying that, when the novel got going, it helped knowing the characters so well. The ship, New Eden, is a FAB setting for this book, and I liked Eva and all her teenager angst! Just like my daughter.” Female reader, aged 48

To Sum It Up:
'A smartly plotted apocalyptic sci-fi with a strong, young, easy to root for protagonist. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards