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The Ranch: A Legacy of Darkness (The Legacy Series Book 3) by Sean Liscom
10 ratingsPost-Apocalyptic Fiction by Sean Liscom Jason Sterling had a simple life by all accounts. He had worked the same job his entire adult life, he had never married and he had no children. He was used to doing things on his own. His comfortable life was shaken to the core the day he learned of his fathers death... -
No Time for Mourning by Franklin Horton
12 ratingsIn The Borrowed World Series, America is brought to its knees by coordinated terror attacks against the infrastructure. After spending weeks walking across a violent and horrific landscape to reach his family, Jim Powell hoped they could weather this storm on their secluded Appalachian farm. They had prepared for this. They had armed for this. They could live without power and fuel...Categorized as:
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Rebellion by Devon C. Ford
12 ratingsSet in the UK in the immediate aftermath of a mysterious illness which swept the country and left millions dead, the series follows the trials facing a reluctant hero, Dan, and the group he forms around him. They must battle the elements, find sufficient supplies and equipment to survive, and protect themselves against the most destructive force on the planet: other people...Categorized as:
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Forsaken World: Redemption: Book 6 by Thomas A. Watson
6 ratingsThe moms have finally made it to the cabin, but what they find will impress and challenge them. While survival and safety are paramount at the cabin, trust and respect will be questioned.With more attention being brought to the coalition, Lance and Ian struggle to determine the most successful path in these everchanging times. Stinkers are no longer the main threat...Categorized as:
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Sea Wolf by Anna Burke
8 ratingsIn the year 2514, the only thing more dangerous than the seas is those who sail them.Life aboard the mercenary ship Man o’ War is rarely dull as hurricanes, swarms of jellyfish, and man-eating squid pose daily doses of danger... -
Devil's Homecoming by Bobby Akart
10 ratingsBuild. Destroy. Rebuild. The dawn of human existence has proven ... we are warlike creatures. Civilizations are built, then they're destroyed. After destruction, will you have the tenacity to overcome obstacles and rebuild? Your fellow man may be the biggest hurdle because Hell is empty and the Devils are all here...Categorized as:
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Beyond Borders by Bobby Akart, Peter Vincent Pry
10 ratingsThey never saw it coming.The most technologically advanced missile defense system in the world ...Thousands of eyes, both human and artificial intelligence trained on the Axis of Evil - North Korea and Iran.The one direction they didn't look, was up.Nuclear Armageddon hangs over America like a mighty sword as The Lone Star Series continues with book two, BEYOND BORDERS...Categorized as:
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Storm Cloud by Justin Bell, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsInjustice comes in many forms, as Big T and Shawna are discovering, while Helen's childhood innocence is shattered beyond repair. Survival is the only way of the world after the beginning of the storms, though one person still clings to the hope that they can somehow stop them in Storm's Fury Book 5.Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic tale? Welcome to your new addiction... -
Untamed by Lindsey Pogue
6 ratingsIt’s been eleven years since a pandemic devastated the population and left survivors with superhuman capabilities, and the world has finally settled into a new sense of normal.Beau has learned to embrace and grow into his Ability, but when he loses his best friend, Beau’s world crumbles all over again...Categorized as:
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Raging Light by Kyla Stone
8 ratingsSafety is within their reach--but at what cost?Amelia fled to the Sanctuary, desperate for the cure to the Hydra virus. She finds safety in the walled enclave, and the promise of a luxurious life she thought she'd lost forever. She can have it all--if she's willing to betray the people she loves.Offered the vengeance he's always longed for, Gabriel faces his own terrible crucible... -
The Ungovernable by Franklin Horton
8 ratingsBoss is back. Having lost both a hand and his entire team when Jim Powell and his friends attacked the power plant, Boss is obsessed with revenge. He had no idea who the men were but he’s determined to launch a search for them until his command makes it clear that his mission of vengeance is not a priority...Categorized as:
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No Ordinary Day by Harley Tate
10 ratingsIf the power grid collapses, will you be prepared?Emma bides her time as a temporary lab tech, counting the days until she stands up before Congress to testify against her former employer. When the power goes out during a ride down the elevator for lunch, a handsome stranger offers to help...Categorized as:
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Shiloh Ranch by Bobby Akart
10 ratingsI survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me. ~ Madison Ryman The strongest emotion of man is fear and ... Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of all...Categorized as:
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Thunder Due East by Hugh Howey
10 ratingsA family long scattered reunites as danger approaches Springston. Brother and sister rush to sound a warning, but that warning will come too late. Bombs will thunder like the pulse of a terrible god. The great dune will flow as the sea...Categorized as:
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Andorra by Devon C. Ford
10 ratingsIn a world where there are no rules, there is no greater hero than a seventeen-year-old girl. Life at the fortified town of Sanctuary is calm. The people, with their fearless leader at the helm, have created a haven where they can live out their lives in peace and safety. But it hasn’t always been this way. There were battles and losses along the way, and victory usually came at a price... -
New Madrid Earthquake by Bobby Akart
12 ratingsA Disaster ThrillerIn the not too distant past, along the Mississippi River, North America tried to tear itself in half.It failed. It won't the second time.New Madrid.A standalone disaster thriller from international bestselling author, Bobby Akart, one of America's favorite storytellers, who has delivered up-all-night thrillers to readers in 245 countries and territories worldwide...Categorized as:
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Will to Survive by Eric Walters
14 ratingsThe end is now.Adam had to do something terrible to protect his family, his home. It had to be done, part of him knows that, but it changes a person. It can certainly change a teenager who’s already grown up too quickly, too harshly, in the wake of the catastrophic global blackout four months ago...Categorized as:
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Humanity by Devon C. Ford
14 ratingsSet in the UK in the immediate aftermath of a mysterious illness which swept the country and left millions dead, the series follows the trials facing a reluctant hero, Dan, and the group he forms around him. They must battle the elements, find sufficient supplies and equipment to survive, and protect themselves against the most destructive force on the planet: other people...Categorized as:
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Hope by Devon C. Ford
14 ratingsSet in the UK in the immediate aftermath of a mysterious illness which swept the country and left millions dead, the series follows the trials facing a reluctant hero, Dan, and the group he forms around him. They must battle the elements, find sufficient supplies and equipment to survive, and protect themselves against the most destructive force on the planet: other people...Categorized as:
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Days of Panic by Jack Hunt
16 ratingsWhen the power grid fails, what will you do to survive?After an EMP obliterates the nation's electrical grid on New Year's Eve, it's not long before society unravels and panic ensues. As the lights go out and silence spreads over the city that never sleeps, four ordinary strangers; a bike messenger, a homeless person, a support rep, and an ex-convict must forge a connection in order to stay alive...Categorized as:
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The Trials of Koli by M.R. Carey
16 ratingsThe Trials of Koli is the second novel in M R. Carey’s breathtakingly original Rampart trilogy, set in a strange and deadly world of our own making.Beyond the walls of Koli’s small village lies a fearsome landscape filled with choker trees, vicious beasts and shunned men. As an exile, Koli’s been forced to journey out into this mysterious, hostile world. But he heard a story, once...Categorized as:
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American Exodus by J.K. Franks
6 ratingsOne man’s desperate journey home in a post-apocalyptic world. Steven Porter had a mostly charmed life, one that most people would envy, that is, until it all vanished. He was away from home on that day when the world changed forever. Millions of people are fleeing the cities trying to find safety. Many more are missing or dead...Categorized as:
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Undefeated World by Chris Pike
6 ratingsIt was a desperate act. But why? Undefeated World is the stunning conclusion to the wildly popular EMP Survivor series. It’s about the power of family, of selfless acts of incredible bravery, and of one agonizing decision pitting love of family against love of country. America will be invaded, heroes will face certain death, and the traitorous actions of one patriot will be revealed... -
Primordial Earth: Book 4 by Baileigh Higgins
6 ratingsThis is their world, and we are the prey.Outnumbered and outgunned, Rogue and the Exiles are on the run from the ruthless General Sikes. Finding refuge in the abandoned Shanghai tunnels, the survivors are running out of time and options. Trapped in the past, the fight for their future has just begun... -
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Primordial Earth: Book 3 by Baileigh Higgins
6 ratingsThis is their world, and we are the prey.Captured, beaten, and on the brink of death, Rogue and the surviving members of the resistance barely manage to escape the dungeons of Prime City with their lives. As they set out into the unknown they must prepare for the fight of their lives.A storm is coming.. -
Dark Revival by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsWhen lives are at stake, you can’t always rely on others—there are some things you have to do yourself. Rushing back from the NRU, Megan, Wyatt and their party arrive to find anything but a warm welcome. Their home has been compromised by rogue soldier Neil Spraggat and a small army of men who are using the lodge as a base for a deadly operation... -
The Mechanics by Bobby Akart
6 ratingsHow do the weak vanquish the powerful?America has been crippled by a false flag, cyber attack event and martial law has been implemented across the nation. A President, desperate to hold onto power, works in conjunction with the United Nations and uses the collapse event as a way to abolish the constitutional rights of Americans... -
Against All Odds by Justin Bell, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsThe world is consumed. As the government response turns violent and the survivors lives are upturned, hope is dwindling fast in Storm's Fury Book 6.The skies above America darken as powerful, corrupt forces inadvertently unleash a disaster of biblical proportions.In a quiet southern town, a lonely soldier lives each day in a bottle, forever regretting sins and losses of the past... -
Run by Craig Martelle
6 ratingsThe end doesn’t come till you draw your last breath… After enduring the holocaust that destroyed Fairbanks, Chuck and his family did more than simply endure. They thrived. Together with other survivors, the Nagy’s are rebuilding their lives in the Alaskan wilderness, creating a better society... -
Harbor by Tom Abrahams
6 ratingsNo man is an island, but Marcus Battle is a man lost at sea. In the final chapter of the Amazon best-selling The Traveler Series, reluctant hero Marcus Battle is tasked with helping his friends escape the reach of an oppressive government. His team is undermanned and outgunned in its efforts to reach the mythical refuge called "The Harbor... -
Ride the Lightning by Justin Bell, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsThe lightning storms continue unabated as the survivors fight to stop them - while fighting the evil among themselves - in Storm's Fury Book 7.The skies above America darken as powerful, corrupt forces inadvertently unleash a disaster of biblical proportions.In a quiet southern town, a lonely soldier lives each day in a bottle, forever regretting sins and losses of the past... -
Flee by J.J. Pike, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsMELT has gone global, threatening humanity's very existence. While some choose to fight - others choose to save their own skin. A new, intensely thrilling series, MELT has received unanimous praise from beta readers and early reviewers alike. Written by JJ Pike and Mike Kraus, MELT examines a part of our world that we often take for granted... -
Hero by Tom Abrahams
6 ratingsAs far as the east is from the west... Marcus Battle is tired of the world. And he's certain the world is tired of him. But when an old friend needs his help, he steps back into the violence and corruption he's fought for so long to avoid... -
The Resolution by Steven C. Bird
6 ratingsThe Resolution is the fourth installment in The New Homefront Series where patriotic Americans struggle to survive while fighting the evil and tyranny that pervades their new world... -
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Burning Skies by Kyla Stone
8 ratingsThe last sanctuary exists.They just have to survive long enough to find it.In their quest for safety, Amelia and the survivors will face their deadliest test yet...Categorized as:
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Breaking World by Kyla Stone
8 ratingsA cure to save the world...or a war to end it. The Hydra virus killed 94% of the population. The only hope for a cure lies within the Sanctuary. But when Amelia finally makes it inside the walls, what she finds is the last thing she expected. Separated from her friends, unsure whom to trust, and surrounded by danger, Amelia must face her greatest threat alone...Categorized as:
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Empty Cities by E.E. Isherwood
8 ratingsThere are no more red or blue states; just empty states. And empty cities.But a few Americans survived, and are fighting to stay alive.Ted, the pilot, still protects Vice President Emily Williams as he retains the hope of finding his niece. His skills are tested as enemy forces zero in on their location.Tabby, the tour guide, is stuck with three young teens as she looks for her parents... -
Wind Shear by Justin Bell, Mike Kraus
8 ratingsThe storm spreads, desperation grows and evil seeks that which it may devour. As Joel and Helen struggle to get along - let alone survive - the truth about the storm's origins is slowly peeled back, while Big T and his newfound companion seek to build a new refuge. There are a million ways to die at the end of the world. Continuing to fight is the only answer, in Storm's Fury Book 2... -
Winter's Refuge by Logan Keys, Mike Kraus
8 ratingsWith the growing cold affecting more than just the weather, Brittany faces a deadly earthquake at the epicenter of disaster just after meeting Colton, a young soldier taking readings on some of the new apocalyptic phenomena... -
Agony Of The World by Boyd Craven
8 ratingsAfter the destruction of Laughlin Air Force Base, John Norton leads a group of American Patriots against the forces of the New Caliphate. Unable to stop their relentless march alone, they harass the troops as more of the military check in and the militia do all they can to prevent genocide... -
Retribution by Russell Blake
10 ratingsIn the fourth volume of the Day After Never series, Lucas and Sierra embark on a cross-country journey that takes them into the belly of the beast, where they must battle a ruthless adversary while the fate of their world hangs in the balance... -
15 Miles From Home by P.A. Glaspy
10 ratingsThey said it wasn't possible. It shouldn't have happened. Yet it did. The world as they knew it was gone. Technology all but disappeared. Everything that defined their modern lives dead in one big flash. No more luxuries, only survival. Now if they can just figure out how to do that... -
Water & Storm Country by David Estes
10 ratingsHuck Jones, the son of the admiral of the Soaker fleet, has a legacy to live up to. Haunted by the distorted memories of his mother's untimely death, he must face his demons and the man who raised him as he strives to take the courageous step forward into manhood...Categorized as:
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Return to Danvar by Hugh Howey
10 ratingsAn eldest daughter is a father's curse. Vic knows this. She knows she was never supposed to be the one. But her father taught her to breathe beneath the sand, taught her how to dive deep and find the treasures of the buried past. He taught her brother as well. When she hears of Danvar's discovery, it feels as though fate has slipped her by. If the rumors are to believed, that is...Categorized as:
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Strain by Jack Hunt
10 ratingsIt's the end of the line. In the third and final novel of the bestselling Agora Virus series, Frank and the survivors are about to face one final, deadly test. Will anyone survive? Months after tackling a local threat, the strain of the collapse is weighing heavily on everyone. As Kate embarks on a treacherous journey back to the island from Atlanta, Frank, struggles to hold the group together...Categorized as:
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When the Peace Is Gone by P.A. Glaspy
10 ratingsRuss and Anne Mathews made their escape from their home, along with family, friends, and new friends they made along the way. Now, they must build a new life for themselves at the Warren farm, without the luxury of electricity and very few traces of the 21st century... -
The Guardians by Steven C. Bird
6 ratingsThe Guardians is the second book in The New Homefront series where patriotic Americans struggle to survive in a collapsing world while taking a stand against the evil and tyranny that quickly follows. It is the sequel to The Last Layover: The New Homefront, Volume One. The Guardians picks up where The Last Layover left off, as well as introducing an exciting new parallel story line and characters... -
The Blue Ridge Resistance by Steven C. Bird
6 ratingsThe Blue Ridge Resistance is the third book in The New Homefront series and picks up where The Guardians left off. The main characters have struggled to survive in a nation that underwent what appeared to be an orchestrated collapse, with several elements joining together to bring America to its knees... -
Holding Their Own VII: Phoenix Star by Joe Nobody
6 ratingsTreachery has made Bishop an outlaw and rocked the Alliance to its foundation. Forced into exile while his friends strive to clear his name, Bishop and his family encounter the best and worst mankind has to offer while they travel the badlands. The human animal is trying to regroup, striving to fill the vacuum in leadership left after the collapse and form productive societies. But it’s not easy... -
Dark Redemption by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsIn a brutal world, sometimes forgiving yourself is the hardest part of survival… Megan Wolford knows surviving this new post-EMP world means facing ever-changing threats. It has been months since Wyatt’s brother Jack was killed, and his newborn son shows signs of an illness no one at the lodge can cure. Megan blames herself for Jack’s death, so when the opportunity to help his son, Jack Jr...
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