Hertell Daggett has just discovered a time capsule. Only this one is full of people, and they've been living beneath his pet cemetery since 1963 due to some bad information they got about the end of the world. Hertell leads the duck-and-cover civilization into the glorious, mystifying, and often dismaying modern world. What could possibly go wrong?
As a genius in math and science, Hildy Halverson is encouraged to enter a male-dominated field and enact change for women — but when she realizes she’s much more interested in her body’s ability to create, she decides to become a mother. And by bringing life into the world, she begins to find herself…
Those who fight for their nation often have little choice.
The world is complex and driven by self-interest.
While times may change, human nature remains constant.
Jack Halliday seeks belonging and security, relying on his fighting spirit despite his kind nature, as he navigates a world where his choices define his existence.
As Kate Tyler begins untangling clues to her past, she follows the leads to the Wingate family, famous in the New York State wine scene. Kate inserts herself into the family's wine festival, hoping to confirm her suspicions of her father's identity. But painful secrets come to light with devastating consequences. Only the truth can lead these broken families to forgiveness and healing.
Gertie from backwoods Kentucky joins a professional women's wrestling troupe. After becoming the "Champion of the World," she is recruited to entertain American troops fighting in Afghanistan. Fearing that she will be kidnapped and tossed into a harem, Gertie tries to dampen her blonde bombshell by dyeing her hair raven black. But will this be enough to stave off the Taliban?
