SUFFER THE CHILDREN by Craig DiLouie is far better than I expected. This is not just a story about parents trying to save their children. The author has crafted the perfect downward spiral for civilization through the cornerstone of society: the family unit. The Herod illness afflicts children who have not yet reached puberty, and the treatment is not sustainable. In less than two months, the entire world has been brought to its knees.
Besides the obvious damage done to the parents and children, both victims of Herod in different ways, relationships of every kind fall apart in a matter of weeks. Friends and relatives become estranged as the characters discover who is willing to make sacrifices and who is not. Neighbors have lost all sense of community. In addition to the desperation of those trying to save the children, there are also those profiting from Herod.
Many will likely see similarities to the events of 2020, but, keep in mind, this novel was published in 2014. You don't have to be a horror fan to appreciate the terrifying scenario created by DiLouie. I'm recommending this novel to ALL readers.
I also recommend ONE OF US by DiLouie, another novel centered around children with unusual traits.
As always,
AstraDaemon
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