A world shadowed by the threat of nuclear holocaust. A woman determined to save her family from a dying Earth. A wounded veteran who'd lost all hope. Andrea Neilsen, born into the family known as the Healers, begins a journey of survival from her hidden Sanctuary in the Northwest, a journey toward a life and death confrontation in the swamplands of the Deep South where she is brought face to face with the ultimate evil. An evil unmoved by the devastated world that remains. An evil that wants to see an end to all mankind. Against devastating odds, Andy struggles to fulfill the destiny of The Healers, prophesized centuries ago.When Scott Fielding, lost and wounded, breaches security on Andy's Farm, he's taken in by her unusual family. A battle-hardened veteran of the Guard, Scott learns about the beliefs of The Healers and witnesses miracles that strengthen his growing faith.A story of hope, redemption and renewal, The Healers tells a moving tale of the great need that haunts mankind. To learn to live as one with Mother Earth, to nurture and sustain Her, to renew and replenish Her and, above all, to honor and protect Her...before it's too late!Author Bio: Author J. Worden is a life-long storyteller, mother of five, grandmother and great grandmother. She tells a compelling story of society struggling to undo the damage brought on by mankind's devastation. Join her as the story continues in the soon to be released second chapter of The Healers Trilogy and see where that journey will lead.