Women in the Kalifee were educated, fed well, and trained to fight, not like men but like women. Yes, they were not as strong as men, and they handled weapons differently, but they grew into fearsome fighters with techniques developed over time that were deadly enough.
“The Kalifee” is a post-apocalyptic science-fiction novel by Susan Chappell that plunges readers into a world reshaped by catastrophic change, where women become warriors and redefine society. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Susan Chappell is a sixty-nine-year-old white woman from South Georgia who worked as a registered nurse for nearly thirty years. Although nursing was her profession, she always carried a deep desire to write fiction. When she found herself no longer employable—largely due to an intense case of burnout—she began to view the moment not as an ending, but as a sign that it was time to finally answer her calling.
Rather than waiting for the “right time,” she chose to act with intention. She deliberately summoned the focus, energy, and commitment needed to begin writing her first story. Within four months, that story was complete. Through this process, she came to understand that people choose their own reality, and she consciously made that choice for herself.
She no longer uses words like try or want, replacing them with certainty and action: she will do this, and she will have that. Her guiding prayer is to never lose awareness of the consciousness that deepens the lessons of the journey, allowing each experience to carry meaning, growth, and purpose.
Set in a future where Earth has been severely damaged and men are greatly outnumbered, the story follows the fierce community known as the Kalifee — a people who must fight not only external dangers but internal conflicts that test their identity, values, and resilience.
In this imaginative world, the global upheaval has created a stark imbalance between sexes: women now far outnumber men, and survival requires every member of society to step up. The Kalifee people adapt by becoming warriors, defenders, and leaders — challenging traditional structures and forging new ones. The narrative explores daily life and societal norms in this future community, illuminating how power, gender, and social roles evolve when traditional hierarchies break down.
Women hold positions of strength and significance in every sphere of life, including the world’s oldest profession. In Kalifee society, even roles once rooted in oppression or exploitation can lead to positions of influence — such as a courtesan rising to become the Califia, the queen of the Kalifee. Ordinary survival becomes extraordinary transformation as the characters contend with external threats, internal tensions, and complex personal journeys within their new world order.
This book stands out because it blends post-apocalyptic imagination with societal redefinition in a way that feels both adventurous and reflective. Chappell doesn’t just offer another dystopian landscape — she creates a world where traditional power dynamics are upended, and women rise not just as survivors but as leaders, warriors, and cultural architects. This reshaping of gender roles adds emotional depth and thematic richness that goes beyond mere action or survival narratives.
Ultimately, the book offers a fresh take on post-apocalyptic fiction: a future shaped not just by devastation, but by the rebirth of society through courage, adaptability, and reimagined roles. If you’re drawn to speculative worlds that challenge norms, uplift unconventional heroes, and explore how people redefine themselves in the face of existential upheaval, this book delivers both immersive world-building and thoughtful reflection.
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