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The Dawning by Judy Griffith Gill

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I am a huge science fiction and fantasy fan, and, oh yes, let's not forget historical romances, so I looked forward to this read, a futuristic romance.  Whilst the storyline is interesting in some ways, it is just too familiar for me to become enthusiastic about. It is typically post apocalyptic, in this case a post biohazard war dystopian event, where Talented persons (with psi abilities), changed by the bio chemical fallout are being pursued, routed out, culled or subverted by Normals.     The Dawning   I must say that the reading felt like I was watching a rerun of a familiar television series. The good guys have headed for the hills where they have caches of food and weaponry. They offer protection and training to the talented. Given the huge current controversy over drones and their usage their inclusion is timely.  And of course there is the twisted minded presence, a talented who has gone to the Dark side (that is the State Authority for Purity an...