If you're a fan of EMP post-apocalyptic and dystopian fiction, you'll want to add this book to your reading list. Be forewarned, though, that this is the third book in the Remnant series, so if you start this book without having read the first two it'll feel like you're jumping into the middle of things (which you are). Light of Dawn continues the tale started in Deep Shadows and Raging Storm. The main characters are a single mother and her diabetic son which is an interesting twist on the typical characters in the EMP genre. The characters are well developed and interesting, and the ways in which they manage to learn to live in a very different world are well thought out and plausible. Faith in God is a strong theme throughout the series. The author writes well and has many books and articles to her credit. She is knowledgeable about the Amish and their way of life, which serves her well when writing about life after electricity.

Light of Dawn by Vannetta Chapman is the conclusion to The Remnant series. Shelby Sparks along with her son, Carter are living at High Fields owned by Max Berkman's parents. Carter slowly recovered from his severe injuries, and the group had won the war against the Cavanaughs. Life in a post flare world is not easy, and they live a day to day existence. Max would like his relationship with Shelby to evolve, but she is not ready to let him in. Shelby is concerned about finding more insulin for Carter since his current supply will only last another three months. One day Patrick Goodnight and Bianca Lopez show up at High Fields. They were not expecting them for another three months. Patrick has received a mission from Governor Reed and he would like their assistance. Governor Reed is sending scouts out to every state to locate the federal government which has not been heard from since the flare. Patrick along with Gabe Thompson are heading to Kansas. Max, Shelby, Bianca, Lanh, and Carter agree to go with Patrick and Gabe on this perilous quest. It is a six-hundred-mile journey that will be fraught will hazards that will test each of them. These seven people will need to be strong in character and faith to complete their journey and return home safely.

Light of Dawn is a well-written novel that captured and held my interest from the very beginning. Light of Dawn is the third book in the series (not including the prequel Overshadowed) and they need to be read in order. Overshadowed sets the stage for what occurs in Deep Shadows. The novels in The Remnant series build upon each other. The story contains characters that are very real. We get to see how they adapt to their new lives while keeping their faith. I give Light of Dawn 5 out of 5 stars. They only thing I wanted to see was Shelby growing/developing over the course of the series (not just at the end of series). She adapted to the new way of life, but she never forgot Carter's need for insulin. I know how important it was for her to keep her son alive and healthy (and they needed the insulin to achieve that goal). But it seemed to be her sole focus. I would have started researching homeopathic and Native remedies from the beginning (grab the books before people took them for fuel—smart, but makes me just cringe at the thought). It would have been nice to see the romance between Max and Shelby grow throughout the series. Otherwise, Light of Dawn is well-crafted and leaves the reader thinking how would they handle a situation similar to that in The Remnant series. It makes me want to start stockpiling items (especially toilet paper, chocolate, books and soda—necessities of life). Light of Dawn mentioned some interesting new technologies that I want to investigate further. Vannetta Chapman created a book (actually, a series) that will have people talking!

This book is so real and in a way a scary reality, a solar flare, a nuclear bomb, lawlessness, and complete disregard for mankind.
The author has us thinking about how we would survive, what we all take for granted, all gone, no more picking up you phone and calling or looking for information, nothing works, and if it did there is nothing to hook up to.
Why does disaster bring out the worse in some people, there is so much unnecessary bloodshed, and for what? When we travel to find the Government we discover a lot of hidden secrets, did they know or were they just being prepared. Who is playing God, and yes there are some of his followers left, and I just wanted to stay with them.
We are back with friends, some we met in the first book, and yes you want to read them all, they are tremendous, and others we met in the second, and now we are together in the third, the conclusion to this mind thinking series. I wish there was another book to come, I hate to say goodbye, and want to keep up on their lives, and those I have come to love.
This is a book that is going to make you think and you will be quickly page turning and then feeling remorse when the last page is turned.
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harvest House and was not required to give a positive review.

Light of Dawn is book 3 and the final book in The Remnant series. Each of the books in this series has kept me up late reading. The trials the group suffered from the beginning continued with this book. This book as in the others in the series causes one to think what you would do if the power grid went out. Could you trust your neighbors enough to band together for the good? Along the way the group of people met good people and not so good people. I liked the ending but it kind of left you wondering. The power grid never did come back on in the story. It left you to wonder what would the people do to rebuild the society.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harvest House Publishers for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. Light of Dawn will be released on July 1, 2017.

Vannetta Chapman is such a great author.  I have read the previous two books of the Remnant series and really enjoyed them and this book was just an amazing book, as well.  The book is action-packed and there are no dull moments that as a reader, one might just skim past.  This is a book in which you will want to hang on to every single word and there are some very important things taking place in this book which could truly happen in our lifetime.  The destruction of life as it was known to them, brought about people that would do anything to survive including killing those that got in the way.

The book makes you THINK!  Am I prepared?  What would I do in this situation?  This book shows society at it's worst and at it's best.  And makes you wonder if things will ever return to life as you once knew it.

I really, really enjoyed this book!

I received a copy of this book from the author for my honest review, which I have given.

Calling all fans of dystopian fiction, you must read this series by Christian fiction author Vannetta Chapman. You will not be able to stop once you open book one until you have read all three plus the prequel novella.

In book three, Shelby, Max, Bianca and Patrick answer the Texas governor 's call to find the Federal Government that is believed to be in Kansas to see what is being done to rebuild the USA after the solar flare. Will they survive the journey? Who will they meet on the way? Most importantly will they solidify their faith in God?

These books opened my eyes in so many ways. They got me thinking, what would I do in this situation? Could I survive? How strong is my faith in knowing God knows my path in life and I just trust if he takes me to it I will come through it.

I already plan on buying this series for a couple of friends and sharing the excitement I experienced while reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for an ARC to read and provide a review based on my own honest opinion.

I'm sad to see this series end. It's been a fascinating look at what could happen if a solar flare totally wiped out all modern technology. It's scary to think of the events that happen in the book really happening, but it's a great reminder to be prepared and to always lean on God.

I really appreciated the “Excerpts from Shelby's Journal” at the beginning. It bridged the gap between the end of Raging Storm (book two) and beginning of this one really well.

“We're going to weather this. Together we will find a way.” The first sentence of Light of Dawn and it perfectly captures what, I feel, is the message at the heart of this series... Finding a way through a difficult situation together, with friends, family, neighbors, and most importantly, God.

Chapter One begins nine months after the solar flare. They've had time to get settled at High Fields Ranch and they've started getting used to life with no modern technology. At the behest of Governor Reed, the gang's all back together after agreeing to go on a journey across the country to try and find the missing federal government. Along the way, they meet many interesting people, some good, some bad. My favorites were Dan the music man and Mary Jane and Stu.

There were quite a few times when I was shocked by what happened, when my heart was racing, when I was holding my breath, and wishing I could read faster so I could find out what would happen next as quick as possible.

A couple of my favorite quotes were “Sometimes you do a thing because it's the right thing to do. Not because it makes sense.” and “When you're completely lost, when you have no idea what comes next or why things are happening, faith is what gets you through. Even if you're not sure what you believe, you keep doing the things you know in your heart are the right things.”

I feel like I learned a lot from these books. I hope and pray that the power grid never goes down, that the events in this series never take place in real life, but if it did, I feel better prepared because of these books. I highly recommend this series to everyone!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my own honest opinion.

Gripping book detailing life in an age to come. A reminder of what is important and seeking what God wants for each individual. A great deal to be learnt about the family of God and deep friendship.

Light Of Dawn ( The Remnant Book 3 )
By Vannetta Chapman
Light of Dawn is book three and the final installment in The Remnant series by Vannetta Chapman. Wow and WOW, what a series Ms chapman has weaved together. She has did a fantastic job on her research for this series. I have loved all three of these books. They do need to be read in order. This series will grab you right at the start and you will be captured and waiting for the next book to come out. This is it and what a story. The story and the characters both were so real I felt like I was right there with them. This is a series where you are on the edge of your seat and holding your breath to see what is going to happen next. Chapman has me thinking that I need to go out and buy more supplies. A solar flare hit nine months ago and nothing is the same. I worried about Carter and him getting his insulin. There is so much killing, looting, and fires everywhere. Shelby and Max discover that the government needs volunteers to go and search for this new federal government. If there is one , the location is a mystery to everyone. The journey will be long and dangerous. Will Shelby , Max, Carter and their friends survive the dangerous trip ? Is there really a new federal government to be found? This is one series you don't want to miss out on . Be sure and start yours today.
I was given a compliment copy of this book by NeGalley and Harvest Publishing House , but was not told that I had to give a positive review.

When I began reading this, I was very confused. I didn't realize it was book three (I'd read one, but not two). It didn't take long, however, to get caught up. This seems like it's going to remain a trilogy, so only three books in the series. I really like how the author wrapped everything up....it doesn't all go back to normal, but there's hope (hence the title) and the characters really come together even more. The dystopian novels these days are hit or miss, but Vannetta Chapman has an excellent series here.

LIGHT OF DAWN byVannetta Chapman the 3rd and Last in her Remnant series. Once again the author has pulled us into a thriller plot, and one can ask what would one do, and how far was the limit. An electrical grid failed 9 months ago, having the capital fleeing. They are asking for volunteers, could one do it. Shelby has a diabetic son, needed insulin, a high school interest, Max, feels this is what needs to be done. The story takes one on a 600 mile trek to the capital, and the troubles seems endless . When the need for the insulin and trying to do the right thing. This captures you from the first, and won't disappoint readers. Given book by Net Galley for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.