“Exiles’ Escape: Book 2 of Old Men and Infidels” by W. Clark Boutwell is a Compelling Vision of the Future

W. Clark Boutwell has written a series of blisteringly intelligent novels buoyed with vibrant prose and sharp images bringing to light a speculative world with complex concepts. He has a knack for seamlessly merging all plot threads into a wild, thrilling, and thought-provoking ride.

Succeeding the first of his Old Men and Infidels trilogy, Exiles Escape: Book 2 of Old Men and Infidels is an action-filled narrative packed with gripping details and diverse characters. Nominated for the 2019 Prometheus Award for Best Novel, Exiles Escape cements Boutwells distinctive and imaginative portrayal of a dystopian twenty-second-century America. It centers on Malilas Escape and moral dilemma.

Nearly naked, with no friends, resources, and only a scant idea of the route, Malilas only accurate information comes from her time in the outlands. While held captive by Jesse Johnstone, she learned of the lies told her by her homeland and the truths shown to her by the perverse and persuasive Jesse. Survival is on the line with unknown and changing odds. Spies, underground poet-socialists, virtual communities, interfaces, and every man or woman struggles for Americas fate in a twenty-second-century dystopian world.

With its profound contents, unexpected twists, and intricate storyline, the book gathered praises from reviewers. The Seattle Book Review applauded its characterization and seamless portrait of a dystopian world. The narrative shifts between the perspectives of the heroines, anti-heroes, and antagonists in a seamless fashion, the action developing and delivered with the efficiency, The Seattle Book Review stated. The book review also said that Exiles Escape is an intense science fiction drama that will leave readers waiting for the next installment with bated breath.

Those who have read Exiles Escape: Book 2 of Old Men and Infidels by W. Clark Boutwell described the book as a distinct, imaginative, and compelling vision of the future. Order a copy today on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Learn more about W. Clark Boutwell and his works by visiting his website: https://www.oldmenandinfidels.com/.

Exiles Escape: Book 2 of Old Men and Infidels
Author | W. Clark Boutwell
Genre | Political Science Fiction
Publisher | Indigo River Publishing
Published date | February 6, 2018

Author
W. Clark Boutwell, a physician born in Chicago and raised outside of Philadelphia, has taught and practiced critical care for newborn infants on four continents and eight nations, retiring in 2020 after more than fifty years in medicine. Hes been a solo hiker, traveler, and climber since he was eleven. Some of his stories are even true! He has traveled extensively to Rwanda, Kenya, India, Ecuador, Zambia, and Ghana as a volunteer physician.