Castle has crafted an eerily believable future for America that is reminiscent of George Orwell's "1984". From the giant wall insulating America from the rest of the world, to the propaganda on mandatory, controlled television, to the cameras monitoring the protagonist's every movement, I was chilled. This is a fascinating read about how 75 years from now, everything could be totally different in our world.

Castle has crafted an eerily believable future for America that is reminiscent of George Orwell's "1984". From the giant wall insulating America from the rest of the world, to the propaganda on mandatory, controlled television, to the cameras monitoring the protagonist's every movement, I was chilled. This is a fascinating read about how 75 years from now, everything could be totally different in our world.

America unified and secure - what price would you be willing to pay? The Walls are Closing In leaves the reader hoping that this entirely-too-possible tale remains a work of fiction. Castle's writing hits home in all those gritty ways that make dystopian fiction all at once intriguing and frightening. The nation’s citizens are cared for, protected, and entertained – all of this in exchange for their unerring obedience and disclosure. Safety or freedom is a choice I don’t want to make, but I can’t wait to read more!

America unified and secure - what price would you be willing to pay? The Walls are Closing In leaves the reader hoping that this entirely-too-possible tale remains a work of fiction. Castle's writing hits home in all those gritty ways that make dystopian fiction all at once intriguing and frightening. The nation’s citizens are cared for, protected, and entertained – all of this in exchange for their unerring obedience and disclosure. Safety or freedom is a choice I don’t want to make, but I can’t wait to read more!