Luke Echterling is an award winning photojournalist and U.S. Army Infantry veteran who turned his eye inward to tell human stories of surviving against the odds. After years of witnessing the beauty and fury of mankind and nature, Luke Echterling published several short stories including Electric Funeral with Plastic Flowers. Beyond an eclectic title, this story sparked a need to offer the world a new spin on the axial ‘end of the world’ story.

Natalie Peters has been a blogger and an editor for WordBridge Publishing. She also builds and manages websites for her friend’s political campaigns, contributes to social media campaigns, and leads book clubs. Although she has a B.S. in dietetics, the time she’s spent using this obscure degree has been painful. When Luke Echterling first approached her about editing his new book, Safe, she saw an opportunity to help create something amazing. The journey from editor to co-writer was a natural process. The result is an explosive book that is bold, smart, and extraordinary.