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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
Tent City Convoy by J. Stewart Willis is a dystopian novel set in 2086. It follows the Bernard family's journey from a flood-threatened home in Jamestown, Virginia, to Tent City 15VAF, a makeshift community near a solar panel field. Marg Bernard, a mother, works at a Walazon Warehouse and struggles with issues such as shelter, basic facilities, and an unwanted past that resurfaces. Their survival in the community is marked by internal struggles, confrontations, and an impending hurricane. The Bernards eventually decide to leave Tent City, embarking on a hazardous journey punctuated by roadblocks and hostility. They face multiple dangers and tense encounters, ultimately leading to a climactic confrontation while searching for safety, solace, and belonging.
Tent City Convoy by J. Stewart Willis has a believable dystopian world setting of a deteriorating society that is both interesting and realistic. I enjoyed the compilation of communities cobbled together and the struggles and resilience of their inhabitants. The characters, especially Marg, are well-developed and relatable. Marg's stalker is particularly well depicted; a creepy antagonist who adds a dark lurking element that elevates the suspense. When Marg does face a physical assault and, in the process, another is also injured, a reader is not blindsided, and because that fear is there throughout it is a watershed moment. Willis maintains a fast-paced momentum with a steady escalation and a satisfying ending. In the dystopian genre, Tent City Convoy stands out as a unique and organically crafted read, immersing readers in a thought-provoking journey through a troubled world.
