The Damage Done Lib/E

Imagine a world devoid of violence--a world where fists can't hit, guns don't kill, and bombs can't destroy. In this tantalizing novel of possibility, this has--suddenly and inexplicably--become our new reality. The U.S. president must find a new way to wage war. The Pope ponders whether the Commandment "Thou Shalt Not Kill" is still relevant. A dictator takes his own life after realizing that the violence he used to control his people is no longer an option. In the first days after the change, seven people who have experienced violence struggle to adapt to this radical new paradigm: Dab, a bullied middle schooler; Marcus, a high-school student whose brother is the last victim of gun violence in America; Ann, a social worker stuck in an abusive marriage; Richard, a professor whose past makes him expect the worst in the present; Gabriela, who is making a dangerous border crossing into the U.S.; the Empty Shell, a dissident writer waiting to be tortured in a notorious prison; and Julian, a white supremacist plotting a horrific massacre. As their fates intertwine, the promise and perils of this new world begin to take shape. Although violence is no longer possible, mindless cruelty is still alive and well--and those bent on destruction still seek the means to achieve it. For fans of Ben Winters and Sarah Pinsker, this mind-bending and thought-provoking novel pushes the limits of fiction, questioning the violence sewn into our DNA.

About the Author :
Michael Landweber lives and writes in Washington, DC. He is the author of the novels The In Between, We, and Thursday, 1:17 pm. His short stories have appeared in literary magazines such as Gargoyle, Fourteen Hills, Fugue, Barrelhouse and American Literary Review. He is an associate editor at Potomac Review and a contributor for the Washington Independent Review of Books. Raymond J. Lee is an experienced film and television actor and audiobook narrator. His television credits include It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and How I Met Your Mother, and he's had notable supporting roles in Farah Goes Bang and A Leading Man. A founding member of the LA-based clown troupe Four Clowns, he can also be heard in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. For more information, visit www.theraymondlee.com. Senn Annis is an award-nominated professional audiobook narrator who loves performing hopeful girls and women who are discovering themselves and heroines saving the universe. Her bachelor's degree in English literature coupled with a decade of stage performance in the circus led her to a career in audiobook narration. From trapeze artist to storyteller, she brings a sense of adventure to every performance. J.D. Jackson is a classically trained actor, a theater professor, an aspiring stage director, and an award-winning audiobook narrator. His television and film credits include roles on House, ER, Law & Order, Hack, Sherrybaby, Diary of a City Priest, and Lucky Number Slevin. The recipient of several audiobook awards for narration and an Odyssey Honor for G. Neri's Ghetto Cowboy, he was named one of AudioFile's Best Voices of the Year for 2012 and 2013. Anna Caputo fell in love with books at an early age and has spent most of her adult life indulging in the spoken word. She received her master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Touro University and has trained in voice acting with many renowned instructors including Joel Froomkin, Carol Monda, and Christina Rooney. Originally from Wisconsin, she currently resides in California. Dominique Franceschi-Cybulski is a Colombian narrator based in Los Angeles, California. She has a bachelor's degree in performing arts and two associate's degrees in dance and communication studies. When not in the booth, she enjoys playing RPG video games, teaching ballet, and leading movement-based early childhood education classes for toddlers. Zac Aleman is a bilingual audiobook narrator who has a great ear for dialects and accents. When not recording, he can be found spending time with his family or relaxing with a great audiobook. Cary Hite is an experienced actor and audiobook narrator who has had the pleasure of working with a number of publishing houses. An Earphones award-winner, he currently resides in New York City. Dominique Franceschi is a Colombian narrator based in Los Angeles. She loves bringing Latinx, fantasy, and sci-fi stories to life. She earned her BFA in performing arts at AMDA and is excited to contribute to breaking the stereotype for South Americans in the industry. When not in the booth, she enjoys playing RPG video games, teaching ballet, and leading classes for toddlers. Gary Bennett is an experienced audiobook narrator, an electrical engineer, and a private pilot. He has always been passionate about storytelling and spent years honing his craft with some of the best names in the field. When not narrating, he can be found listening to music or spending time outdoors. Born and raised in California, he currently resides in the greater Seattle area.