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Brutal Business by Franklin Horton
12 ratingsThe Mad Mick Series is a post-apocalyptic fan favorite. There's no prepper tips, no helpful information, just fast-paced post-apocalyptic adventure. When newcomers arrive in Conor Maguire's territory, they bring word of an enemy approaching from the north. They wear military uniforms, carry military weapons, and drive military trucks...Categorized as:
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Hostile Fire by N.C. Reed
10 ratingsPost-Apocalyptic Fiction by N.C. Reed Clayton Sanders left home the minute he had his high school diploma in hand. He waited that long only because the Army wouldn't accept him without one. Now, ten years later, he's home. Home with no warning, no advance notice, no anything after being gone ten years with almost no contact with his family... -
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... -
Masters of Mayhem by Franklin Horton
12 ratingsConor Maguire and his daughter Barb planned to weather the apocalypse by keeping to themselves, hidden from the world in their compound deep in the Appalachian Mountains. Their approach failed, allowing bad men to get too close and kidnap Barb...Categorized as:
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The Ranch: A Legacy of Violence by Sean Liscom
12 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... -
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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The Ranch: Jack Sterlings Legacy by Sean Liscom
14 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... -
Commune: Book Two by Joshua Gayou
14 ratingsSurvival can be a lonely existence…or not. The reality of the situation always comes down to a simple decision: what kind of world do you want to build? The survivors have come to settle in the mountains of Wyoming, fighting day in and day out to establish a home for themselves in a near-empty world...Categorized as:
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Blood and Banjos by Franklin Horton
8 ratingsTwo men. Two life-altering decisions. One epic journey.In this eighth installment in the bestselling Borrowed World series, Jim Powell is convinced that his presence in the valley is putting his friends and family in danger. Hoping to buy them some time, he increases the security at his home, then sets off on a trip to allow the situation in his community to cool off...Categorized as:
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Hope Sparks by Harley Tate
10 ratingsSix weeks into the apocalypse, would you have hope? From an emergency landing, to a full-blown riot, to a militia gone rogue, Colt and Walter have survived it all. Joining forces, their group heads toward Walter’s cabin and the promise of a new life. But mother nature has other plans... -
Trial by Fire by N.C. Reed
10 ratingsThe world has stopped turning. Well, most things in the world have stopped turning, anyway. Clay Sanders, his friends and his family thought they were prepared for the immense Coronal Mass Ejection that literally turned off the lights in most of the world, turning First World nations into pre-industrial nations in a matter of hours. No more phones, television, motor vehicles, radios, or GPS... -
Brotherhood of Fire by N.C. Reed
10 ratingsBy the most ludicrous of means, Special Ops Soldier Clayton Sanders had a warning that something was going to happen to the world. Clay prepared for the worst, but just because you're well prepared doesn't mean everything is going to be okay. Clay has faced some of the worst humanity has to offer in all parts of the world, but now he is faced with something much worse than terrorists. His family... -
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... -
Dark Crossing by Thomas A. Watson
6 ratingsThe Stinkers have overtaken the world. With civilized society in shambles, white supremacists and gangs roam free, subjugating the free and the innocent. For Lance and Ian, this means they must make a choice: fortify their stronghold and hide, or place some trust in others to fight back and secure their corner of the world... -
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The Apocalypse Revenge by Peter Meredith
6 ratingsFor Jillybean, moments of utter happiness and pure sanity are as fleeting and wonderful as sun-showers at a July picnic. Her time with Granny Annie is one such moment, but as always it ends far too quickly and she is once more thrust back into a world of crushing loneliness and endless despair.Setting out to find a family who will lover, she discovers an orphaned boy of her own age named Chris...Categorized as:
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Mercy by Tara Ellis, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsAll roads lead to Mercy as survivors from all walks of life, with intentions ranging from good to evil, meet for the final showdown in Flashpoint Book 6. Half of the earth's population has been wiped out... -
Neighborhood Watch 10: After the EMP by EE Isherwood
6 ratingsFrank has read all the books about the end of the world......but books can't pull the trigger.He's tried to keep the peace. He's tried to talk his way out of tight spots. And yet he still ended up with a body count fit for a warlord.And it's only getting worse.Frank's problem, and the problem of everyone on Clownfish Cove, is that words can't fill the stomachs of the hungry city around them...Categorized as:
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Darkest Night by Kyla Stone
8 ratingsThe end is near...Logan and Dakota must prepare for the fight of their lives in order to defeat an enemy more powerful than they've ever faced.The lives of everyone they love are on the line. The stakes couldn't be higher.Will they have what it takes? Or will the cost of victory be too terrible to bear?Darkest Night is the final book in the riveting Nuclear Dawn post-apocalpytic series...Categorized as:
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Roland: Reluctant Paladin by N.C. Reed
8 ratingsRoland Stang never intended to become the caretaker of thirty abandoned children. He was just looking for a place to get out of the rain. His plan was to lay low and allow the world to reset itself after a world wide economic collapse. But, things do change. An orphan himself from an early age, the former soldier can't simply walk away and leave the children he finds...Categorized as:
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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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Wilderness Travel by Thomas A. Watson
8 ratingsPart Two of the explosive Prepper classic: The long-predicted Coronal Mass Ejection has arrived, destroying civilization. Nathan Owens has been prepping for a disaster like this for years. But when it occurs, he is far from his family and his refuge... -
National Treasure by Arthur T. Bradley
8 ratingsJust when it looks like Deputy Marshal Mason Raines might finally settle into a life free from violence, he receives an emergency distress call from the New Colony. Not only has his handler been brutally attacked, but the life of a treacherous woman he once loved is also in danger...Categorized as:
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Alone at the End of the World by M.P. McDonald
8 ratingsWhile a deadly virus races through the world’s population, survivors struggle to find others who are still alive because nobody wants to be Alone at the End of the World. Thirteen-year-old Ethan should be practicing his skateboard moves, not watching his family members die, one by one. He knows he could become a victim of the evil infection at any minute...Categorized as:
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Advent by D. Gideon
10 ratingsRipley and her friends have escaped the University’s lockdown and started their journey home on foot. They’ve found an opportunity to get supplies they sorely need, but the risk is high. Marco insists that the world is already far more dangerous than it seems, while Ripley’s not yet convinced. She’s about to get a very bloody wake-up call...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... -
Chaos Evolves by Harley Tate
10 ratingsA month into the apocalypse, would you still be alive? Colt survived an emergency landing, a standoff with a rogue militia, and more than his share of bullets. With the threat of danger around every corner, leaving the city is his only choice. But with seven people relying on him, Colt discovers the forest is deadlier than the streets... -
Dark Hunt by Grace Hamilton
10 ratingsHow far will a mother go to save her child in a dark new world? In the post-apocalyptic aftermath, Megan Wolford is settling in with her makeshift family at the safe haven of their lodge. Despite her growing feelings for Wyatt Morris, the leader of the group, she still feels most secure on her own...Categorized as:
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Fallout by Bruno Miller
10 ratingsA Post-Apocalyptic Survival seriesWould this be your final stand? The journey continues for Ben, his son Joel, Joel’s classmate Allie and their dog Gunner as they struggle with the harsh realities of this dangerous new world...Categorized as:
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Resistance by Bruno Miller
12 ratingsA Post-Apocalyptic Survival seriesHow far would you go for family? As Ben, Joel, Allie, and their dog Gunner continue their trek across the EMP ravaged country, constant challenges face them at every turn...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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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... -
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... -
Fallen World by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsFamily is all that matters when friend becomes foe—and the stakes are survival. The world has become a dangerous place for Shane McDonald and his family since the solar storm wiped out the power grid. Tensions flare when it grows clear the dire situation will be prolonged and most are ill-prepared... -
New World by Grace Hamilton
6 ratingsThey’ll protect what’s theirs—or die trying. The McDonald clan have learned their lessons the hard way these last months. Shane and Jodi finally realize they must keep their reunited family close and protect their own above all others to survive in this new post-apocalyptic reality... -
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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... -
Resistance by A. American, Walt Browning
6 ratingsThe city has become a warzone. Charlie and her companions must survive the gangs and corrupt government agents that are out to stake their claims on the nation’s riches...Categorized as:
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EMP Resurrection by J.J. Holden, Henry Gene Foster
6 ratingsBOOK 5 OF THE DARK NEW WORLD SERIES The invaders have been repelled for now, but Cassy’s problems are far from over. Her nascent body of allies, the Confederation, may have a traitor among them. With the Empire coming from the west to “liberate” survivors and land alike, the timing couldn’t be worse...Categorized as:
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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... -
Blood Bought by Franklin Horton
6 ratingsIn the fourth installment in The Locker Nine Series: Robert Hardwick's presence at a friend's compound in northern Georgia has put him on the radar of a corrupt congressman whose only bug-out plan is to take the property of someone better prepared than himself...Categorized as:
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Layers of Extinction by Tara Ellis, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsAs the world-wide effects of the apocalyptic scenario continue to develop, tough decisions must be made for the sake of humanity itself.Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic story? Welcome to your new addiction.An underwater explosion devastates a chain of islands.A mysterious illness begins to spring up across the world.Earthquakes shatter the west coast, causing untold damage and loss of life... -
Brink of Extinction by Tara Ellis, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsWhile Peta's group barely escapes the Yellowstone eruption, Jason is shocked by an unexpected return and a dangerous new turn for the deadly Kra Puru in Book 3 of the Extinction series.Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic story? Welcome to your new addiction.An underwater explosion devastates a chain of islands.A mysterious illness begins to spring up across the world... -
Spread of Extinction by Tara Ellis, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsAs the true effects of the Kra Puru are made known across the world, a desperate plan to save the world is put in motion in book 4 of the Extinction series.Tired of the usual post-apocalyptic story? Welcome to your new addiction.An underwater explosion devastates a chain of islands.A mysterious illness begins to spring up across the world... -
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... -
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Rising from the Darkness: American Apocalypse: Book 4 EMP Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction by A.J. Newman
6 ratingsRising from the Darkness: Book 4 EMP Post Apocalyptic Science Fiction Joe and his band of intrepid survivors have joined a larger group of survivalists. They are making life much better by implementing mutual assistance groups that help protect each other and barter among themselves. While life is getting better, there are still threats to handle and pain to endure... -
Reclamation by T.W. Brown
6 ratingsYears have passed since the dead rose and wiped out most of the living. Many survivors have gathered in pockets around the world. Some are bent on trying to restore what once was, others with a mind to create something new and better from the ashes of civilization, and then there are those who now thrive in the hellish chaos of lawlessness... -
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... -
Decay by Tara Ellis, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsDeath incarnate arrives in Mercy as the death toll rises and the safe haven becomes more vulnerable than ever, in Flashpoint Book 4.... Half of the earth's population has been wiped out. Impossible to predict or stop, the Gamma Ray Burst tore through the Earth like a bullet, its radiation wave killing hundreds of millions and the aftereffects ensuring the deaths of billions more... -
Gray Skies by Justin Bell, Mike Kraus
6 ratingsThe adventure continues in this third book in the Darkness Rising series! Darkness Rising is a thrilling post-apocalyptic series that follows the survivors of a massive terrorist attack that isn't quite what it seems... -
Worlds Apart by C.A. Rudolph
6 ratingsAlan Russell thought about his family night and day. They didn’t just mean the world to him, they were his world. As a devoted husband and father, his sole purpose was to love, support, and protect them. Yet Alan had gone a step further, doing everything in his power to ensure his family’s survival in what he believed would become a perilous and uncertain future...Categorized as:
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