Veracity

Joshua has just been told the truth about the world. Namely that no one is left, except for a handful of young people and the last of the Elders, a sect of radical environmentalists who are determined to give the planet a chance to heal from human impact. They've chosen Joshua to lead a final expedition in search of remaining pockets of human life, and have trained him to sterilize anyone he comes across. But to ensure the mission's success, the crew supporting the expedition has been told a very different story. And as this group of young men uncover the truth, along with the incentive behind the lies, together they spiral into an unstoppable adventure of ethical struggle and survival.

Mark Lavorato is a street photographer, musician, poet, and novelist. He was raised on the Canadian prairies but has spent most of his adult life abroad, living and working in various countries throughout Central and North America, the Caribbean, and Europe; while often returning for the summer months to run wilderness expeditions for Outward Bound Canada. His debut novel was published in 2007; his second will be released in 2011; and his third in 2012, along with his first collection of poetry. For more information visit: www.marklavorato.com.