Crossing Over Author:Paul Clayton Crossing Over tells the story of an American family trying to survive the beginnings of the second civil war. The existence of two simultaneous presidents has split the country along ideological lines. The protests are becoming violent, sections of the country have formed their own militias, along with the militias o... more »f the two warring parties.
In the midst of shortages of food and other necessities, gangs and thugs are terrorizing formerly safe neighborhoods. Realizing that it is no longer safe to remain in their home, Mike McNerney decides to pack the camper and flee to Canada with his wife, Marie, and disabled teenage daughter, Elly. Unfortunately, everyone else has the same idea.
The book tells of regular Americans, who not long before led totally normal lives, and who are quickly turned into refugees as they try to escape the crime and violence taking over the country; horror happening at the Canadian border; the deterioration of Mike and Marie’s relationship as it crumbled under the stress of their ordeal. Complicating matters is the need to protect their beautiful daughter Elly, who is naïve enough to wander off with any stranger.« less