Stephanie's anguish

the long version

Christian fiction novel set in Texas. It is the fourth book of The Compound Series; the isolated 'compound' is the abode of Lily "Jackie" Schwartz and an oasis of safety for a large group of refugees after devastating terrorists' attacks destroy civilized society. Stephanie Thorne and her children were rescued a year earlier and have been safe - until now. Her youngest, nine-month-old Lucas is kidnapped. The efforts of Lily to rescue the infant and return him to his mother seem futile, but she is determined to succeed.