World Mart by Leigh M. Lane

Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction
Publisher: Cerebral Books
Publication Date: October 13, 2011
Pages: 278
Format: Mobi
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George Irwin remembers a time before the Big Climate Change, back when the airlines were still in business, back when people still drove their own cars and the bulk of humanity had not yet been driven underground. Back when all people were still people despite their eye color or which class they were born into. . . .

The world has changed much over his lifetime, but George still believes in the American Dream. However, when an alleged terrorist act lands his wife in the hospital, George stumbles upon a secret that could mean the end of all civilization.

World-Mart takes place in a not-too-distant future, one in which the collective and all-powerful entity known as "Corporate" owns and controls every aspect of society. One held in place by complacency and mediocrity.

One that could very easily come to pass . . . very soon.

What does your future look like?

I received this book for free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

I love Ms. Lane's writing and her stories. They hit close to home with a society run by corporations that govern everything from what you eat to how much electricity you can use to what happens if your family members fall ill. That part was terrifying, especially as we're in a pandemic currently. 

The characters were written well. The world building was awesome and the story was totally awesome, through and through. Perfect story.
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​In addition to writing dark speculative fiction for over twenty-five years, Leigh M. Lane has sung lead and backup vocals for bands ranging from classic rock to the blues, dabbled in fine arts, and earned a black belt in karate. She has a BA in English and graduated from UNLV Magna Cum Laude. She currently lives in the dusty outskirts of Sin City with her husband, an editor and educator, and one very spoiled cat.

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