1Sometimes the ending is only a beginning. In The Degenerates, author M.G. LeVaillant tells the story of Zain, a young man from the city of Apocalypta who discovers just that. Zain is very educated in prophecy about the end times, but on the night of an eclipse, he learns of the nearness of the apocalypse. This preapocalyptic sci-fi novel follows Zain's journey as he and other chosen teens are blessed with supernatural abilities that will equip them to help save their world in the face of evil forces and a society becoming more and more dystopian as time goes on. As Zain and his friends encounter cosmic battles and monstrous creatures, they uncover the light of Christianity in the darkest of times. Filled with action, adventure, suspense, and friendship, this science fiction story with Christian elements will open your eyes to spiritual truth through an exciting fantasy thriller.