New Augsburg, Book 2

New Augsburg Trilogy

By: Christa Petzold

Narrated by: Sarah Kramer

Every decision of Callie Foster’s adult life has led to this moment—her chance to run for a seat in the U.S. Congress. Every move has been calculated, except for one. She never counted on falling for Micah Klein. Their relationship threatens her campaign, but Callie is determined to have the best of both worlds: the career she’s always dreamed of and the unconditional love of a good man.

Micah Klein’s unique New Augsburg upbringing has left him disillusioned with organized religion and with more questions than answers. As he struggles to sort out the truth of his father’s mysterious disappearance and carve out a future independent of his birthright, only one thing stands out with certainty: Callie Foster is the best thing to have ever happened to him. Their wedding day cannot come soon enough.

As a volatile political campaign amidst a series of terrorist attacks throw Micah and Callie’s relationship and their Christian faith into the national spotlight, their future teeters in the balance. Will their choices drive them apart or draw them together?

©2024 Christa Petzold (P)2025 Christa Petzold

A Plausible Future?

While most dystopian novels build worlds that are interesting but seem far-fetched and implausible, Petzold has crafted a world that could quite possibly be the future of this country. A world where, in the name of tolerance, Christians have become intolerable by the rest of the country.

Great sequel

I loved finding out what happened between Callie and Micah after book 1 of the series! Especially with Micah learning about his dad's leaving the town. Excellently crafted so you're really not so sure of the outcome until it happens.

Captivating Story

This second book in the trilogy is so different than the first, that I was jarred at first. But I found myself so captivated by Micah and Callie’s story, that I listened to it in less than a day. Though the characters are deeply flawed, the message of faith and God’s faithfulness is prevalent. What a refreshing relief in this day and age! The author has woven a story that wraps up in one novel and yet compels you to the next one. Can’t wait to read the final book in the series!

A Captivating Sequel

I always feel like the mark of a good dystopian story is whether it could genuinely happen. This story makes you really question what a society looks like when it starts removing religious liberty and paints all Christians as "zealots" and "terrorists." We view these tough ideas through Callie, who is running for political office on a religious freedom platform and her fiance, Micah, who grew up in the religious community of New Augsburg.

We got to struggle along with the characters who had to determine how to stand up for what they believe in and how to stand against what they didn't. The excellent narration once again of Sarah Kramer brought the turmoil of these characters to life. As Callie and Micah's relationship is tested, Sarah's emotive performance made the hard subject matter even more challenging and compelling to me as the listener.

I highly recommend giving this audiobook a listen!

Deeper into Dystopia

While the first book introduced us to New Augsburg, we didn’t really get to see too much of the outside world and what was happening. This book opened up that door looking at a different couple and their struggle to navigate life in politics in Ohio and what challenges that presented to their faith. I thought I was going to be sad to leave Lydia behind, but she was present in this book plenty! I’m completely hooked and looking forward to book three! Honestly, I’d like about ten with the stories of all the people 😂