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Founders
- A Novel of the Coming Collapse
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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- J Bailey III
- 09-28-12
Buy the first two not this one
I wish they would have told me that this was just a crapy version of cliff notes to the first two books. My guess is Mr. Rawles needed an addition to his bunker so he pasted and clipped his way to this novel. Really you could not have any more detail? Why would you re-hash so much from the first two? Because it was already written and easy to do. Mr. Rawles you are better then that.
For the first time reader I will say buy the first two books they were OK, but then just re-read the first two and you have the third. I feel bad for his publisher he got hosed on the thrid book on the contract.
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- WaikoloaFarmer
- 09-30-12
Love Patriots Hate this book HORRIBLE READER
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
First of all Patriots is one of my favorite books, and I read Rawles blog every day. Having said that...Survivors and Founders have been a real disappointment. The writing in this last book Founders was sub-par and the Narrator made it so much worse. His girl voice is laughable and I don't know how Phil Gigante has a job narrating books. By the way I lissen to about 5 books every month and have been for the last 3 years.....I know good narrators and this one sucks. As of right now I am 3/4 through the book and I will finish it because those credits will not be wasted... but yes this was a waste of a credit! I am so sorry to say this James but Really? who is your editor because they need to be fired.
Ok onto the story or lack thereof.....So many wasted pages of non interesting religious topics and half hearted hollow love stories, has made the book tedious to lissen to...and to rehash old stories from other books and use precious pages of your new book is such a waste. I guess what I was expecting from the title "Founders" was that I wanted a continuation of the first book...or at-least the same story from a different perspective. The book is mainly the boring parts of Patriots rehashed.
I am sorry James but I will have to pass on your next book until it is recommended to me by someone else who wants to risk wasting a credit.
Aloha and Mahalo
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- Drew (@drewsant)
- 10-03-12
Story is lacking. Performance is poor
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I was disappointed by Founders. After what I thought was a so-so book in Patriots, I thought the author knocked it out of the park with Survivors. This I feel is a significant step back. The first issue I have is that the main story throughout the book is of the Layton’s journey to their group’s retreat after an economic collapse. I knew this was the case coming in but the details of the journey just weren’t interesting and didn’t add much to the overall story of the three books. If you are reading this first (or second after Survivors which is the order I would suggest) I think it would be better but if you have already read Patriots it doesn’t seem to offer much to the overall story. Second the Author also seems to revert back to his lists to fill the pages. We get it, the government has banned every conceivable weapon you don’t have to make us read the entire list to get the point across. Same thing with the list of what the Layton’s are carrying or have left in their car. It just doesn’t add anything. Not adding to the story brings my to my last gripe. At the beginning of the book there is a ton of talk about religion. I don’t mind it and I’m not going to penalize the author for putting it in, but I will penalize him for putting it in where it doesn’t add anything to the story. He’ll spend tons of time talking about how their lives are guided by religion then skip over a decade of their life in the story. If you’re going to write a book about religion, write a book about religion. If you’re going to write a book about survivors in an economic collapse, write that. If you’re trying to combine the two please make sure that how you incorporate both, please have it add to the story.
Would you be willing to try another one of Phil Gigante’s performances?
No - every man sounded the same, and all the women sounded the same.
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- Roger
- 10-01-12
Don't waste your Credit!
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I enjoyed the first two books, but this installment was little more then a rehash of the first two. It reminded me of the 'B' Sci-Fi and Fantasy movies from the '80's....it got to the point where directors would just cut in fight scenes from other sci-fi movies they had done in the past.
I find it really irritating when an author builds up your trust on the first two books so that you will buy the third regardless if they put any effort into it or not.
Mr. Rawles, I appreciate everything you have done for the industry up to this point, but Sir, you have done us a disservice with this book.
Buy the first two, don't waste a credit on this one.
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- Riverman63
- 10-02-12
A Lesson Learned
Note to Self: First and foremost -- READ the reviews before you spend a credit or hard earned $$. This book is a stinker.
All the words and time spent preaching religion? What's up with that? There is very little story here and what there is is b o r i n g. I'm continuing to listen because - I spent the credit -
Lesson learned - Read the reviews and heed them.
Narration? Terrible - I made better girl voices when I was in High School - Phil, you need to perform on books with NO female voices. I just giggled when I heard your girl voice. Sorry - but you are getting paid to do this - right?
Next read? - Non Fiction or maybe lay back with a little John Sanford and Virgil Flowers.
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- Kent
- 09-29-12
Should have just reread the first two
What disappointed you about Founders?
Nothing really new here. It just rehashed the first two books. I had really hoped for something new. Loved the first two but this one only developed one new character Ben. I just expected more action like Patriots.
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- Lloyd
- 10-01-12
Copy and paste a thon
What disappointed you about Founders?
This was a book that seemingly used more repetitive story lines (line by line and word for word) from Patriots and Survivors than its own new material, The reading performance was okay if you overlook the mispronouncing of the words.
This was in my opinion a terrible job by Mr. Rawles
Even if this is a stand alone book, the author has to realize that it is going to be read (or listened to) by readers (or listeners) of his previous books.
Would you ever listen to anything by James Wesley, Rawles again?
Yes, but I won't after that if it is as poorly done as this book is
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Phil Gigante?
I would have stuck with Dick Hill, although his voice is a little annoying, he seems to mispronounce fewer words and I guess I just got used to him on the first three titles I listened to.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Founders?
I would have removed almost the entire narrative of the Leyton's as they nearly told their entire story during the debriefing at Todd Grey's house in Patriots.
I would lessen the descriptions of items...no one cares about this frequency or that frequency on a radio transmitter or model numbers for certain pieces of gear.
Nor do we need the street directions through TelAviv Israel that takes us to the beach??
Any additional comments?
I believe this to be an attempt by Mr. Rawles to get out another book out in a hurry, it's sad too, I liked the his first two books on this story line.
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- Chad
- 10-10-12
Rehash of Patriots/Survivors, now with more Jesus.
Absolutely miserable.
Between the performance and the story, this is one of the worst books I have ever tried to listen to. Much of it is copied and pasted from the previous books (including the list of prohibited weapons by the Provisional Government -- which was ever so titillating the first time around).
Rawles has focused in on his target audience: fanatical members of the RPC that want to shoot anything that moves (with or without justification). He pushes his personal, religious, beliefs so far down the throats of his readers/listeners that he has probably committed a venial sin.
Do not, under any circumstance purchase this book. It is far worse than you can imagine. Seriously, the Left Behind series (including the bit where Jesus actually returrns to Earth) was better written and less heavy handed than this crap.
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- Andrew
- 05-09-13
continued story line
Where does Founders rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The reader was better and the story was still good. He simply tells the side stories of other characters from the first book. It is still pleasurable and interesting.
I was concerned by the bad reviews but listened anyways and really liked it.
A
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
not really but its not that kinda story
Which scene was your favorite?
I liked the whole cross the country episode
Who was the most memorable character of Founders and why?
lead
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-12-12
Stay with book 1
What would have made Founders better?
Book 1 was great, the next 2 must have been more like after thoughts
Has Founders turned you off from other books in this genre?
No. I like these types of stories. Patriots was a great listen.
Have you listened to any of Phil Gigante’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
The reason I bought this series is because of Phil Gigante work in Second World. He is a master. I look for narrator as well as story line
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Book 1 was out standing. The rest must have been a contract obligation
Any additional comments?
Over did the the religion aspect. He talks about praying just before double tapping targets and letting them bleed out. There is alot of raping and killing but not to many potty mouths. Stay with book 1
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- Russell
- 03-06-13
Now we can buy some ice cream.
Oh dear. The worst thing about this book is that I think Rawles actually believes the validity of his stories, as he is a genuine prepper. It’s sad because he has actually written a good manual on survival but cant write fiction to save his life.
I reviewed his second book survivors and generously gave it an average rating but I can’t do the same here. It is utter fantasy, total rubbish, a gross travesty. He is trying to relive the American Revolution and it just falls flat on its face.
C’mon Rawles, the evil UN and German mercenary’s invading the American mainland and forcing good God loving Yankees to live under a tyrannical dictatorship is just too much to bear. Its so cheesy and so riddled with hypocrisy I hate your one-dimensional characters I hate the story and I hate your preachy attitude. Stop milking this dying cash cow. Put some passion into your books and stop writing rubbish with your self as the hero characters. The only good thing I can say about this book as it’s the final in the trilogy and I doubt anyone will publish anything of his again.
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- MRS LESLEY JACKSON
- 02-03-13
founders
I liked the idea the story is based on. However I found it consisted of too many lists of weapons, kit and religious groups for me.
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When looting and rioting overwhelm all the major US cities, Afghanistan War vet Ray McGregor makes his way from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to his parents' cattle ranch in Bella Coola, British Columbia, in remote western Canada. Joining him is his old friend Phil Adams, a Defense Intelligence Agency counterintelligence case officer based in Washington State.
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A great addition to the series
- By Drew (@drewsant) on 07-22-15
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Expatriates
- A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse
- By: James Wesley Rawles
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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If the world as we know it ended tomorrow, would you survive? When the United States suffers a major socioeconomic collapse, a power vacuum sweeps the globe. A newly radicalized Islamic government rises to power in Indonesia, invading the Philippines, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and finally Northern Australia. No longer protected by American military interests, Australia must repel this invasion alone.
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On Par With Survivors
- By G Wallace on 11-11-13
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Enemies Foreign and Domestic
- By: Matthew Bracken
- Narrated by: Mike Kemp
- Length: 26 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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The story begins on opening day of the NFL season, when bullets begin to rain down upon the upper deck of a packed football stadium. A panic stampede ensues, leading to mass casualties. The alleged sniper is found holding a smoking assault rifle, and is killed by a police marksman. One week later, Congress bans the private possession of all semi-automatic assault rifles. Gun owners are given one week to turn in their semi-automatic rifles, or face a five year mandatory sentence.
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Great story if you can get past the performance
- By B. Lambert on 07-09-13
By: Matthew Bracken
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Tomorrow War
- The Chronicles of Max [Redacted], Book 1
- By: J. L. Bourne
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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In the not-too-distant future, during an unacknowledged mission inside the Syrian border, a government operative unwittingly triggers an incredible event that alters the course of society. A terrible weapon has been unleashed - a weapon that, left to run its course, will destroy the moral fabric of humanity.
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An apocalyptic tale with an agenda
- By Lore on 09-20-19
By: J. L. Bourne
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Holding Their Own: A Story of Survival
- By: Joe Nobody
- Narrated by: D. Allen
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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This first book of the Holding Their Own series, A Story of Survival, is set in the year 2015, when the world is burdened by the second Great Depression. The United States, already weakened by internal strife, becomes the target of an international terror plot. A series of attacks results in thousands of casualties and disables the country's core infrastructure. The combination of economic hardship and the staggering blow of the terror attacks results in a collapse of the government.
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Worst Narrator Ever!!!
- By Dennis L on 10-06-12
By: Joe Nobody
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Axis of Evil
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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For decades, American administrations have forced our military to be neutered in many respects - hampered by restrained rules of engagement, passed in strength by Russia and China, and tested by rogue nations like North Korea and Iran. As a result, nuclear Armageddon hangs over us like a mighty sword. Military analysts agree that the United States can't start World War III. Why? We might lose. Sabers are rattling, and the war of words escalate between America and her enemies....
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To much preaching too little action
- By Labrat on 01-21-19
By: Bobby Akart
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Liberators
- A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse
- By: James Wesley Rawles
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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When looting and rioting overwhelm all the major US cities, Afghanistan War vet Ray McGregor makes his way from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to his parents' cattle ranch in Bella Coola, British Columbia, in remote western Canada. Joining him is his old friend Phil Adams, a Defense Intelligence Agency counterintelligence case officer based in Washington State.
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A great addition to the series
- By Drew (@drewsant) on 07-22-15
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Expatriates
- A Novel of the Coming Global Collapse
- By: James Wesley Rawles
- Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
If the world as we know it ended tomorrow, would you survive? When the United States suffers a major socioeconomic collapse, a power vacuum sweeps the globe. A newly radicalized Islamic government rises to power in Indonesia, invading the Philippines, East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and finally Northern Australia. No longer protected by American military interests, Australia must repel this invasion alone.
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On Par With Survivors
- By G Wallace on 11-11-13
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Enemies Foreign and Domestic
- By: Matthew Bracken
- Narrated by: Mike Kemp
- Length: 26 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
The story begins on opening day of the NFL season, when bullets begin to rain down upon the upper deck of a packed football stadium. A panic stampede ensues, leading to mass casualties. The alleged sniper is found holding a smoking assault rifle, and is killed by a police marksman. One week later, Congress bans the private possession of all semi-automatic assault rifles. Gun owners are given one week to turn in their semi-automatic rifles, or face a five year mandatory sentence.
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Great story if you can get past the performance
- By B. Lambert on 07-09-13
By: Matthew Bracken
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Tomorrow War
- The Chronicles of Max [Redacted], Book 1
- By: J. L. Bourne
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Kevin T. Collins
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
In the not-too-distant future, during an unacknowledged mission inside the Syrian border, a government operative unwittingly triggers an incredible event that alters the course of society. A terrible weapon has been unleashed - a weapon that, left to run its course, will destroy the moral fabric of humanity.
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An apocalyptic tale with an agenda
- By Lore on 09-20-19
By: J. L. Bourne
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Holding Their Own: A Story of Survival
- By: Joe Nobody
- Narrated by: D. Allen
- Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This first book of the Holding Their Own series, A Story of Survival, is set in the year 2015, when the world is burdened by the second Great Depression. The United States, already weakened by internal strife, becomes the target of an international terror plot. A series of attacks results in thousands of casualties and disables the country's core infrastructure. The combination of economic hardship and the staggering blow of the terror attacks results in a collapse of the government.
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Worst Narrator Ever!!!
- By Dennis L on 10-06-12
By: Joe Nobody
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Axis of Evil
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
For decades, American administrations have forced our military to be neutered in many respects - hampered by restrained rules of engagement, passed in strength by Russia and China, and tested by rogue nations like North Korea and Iran. As a result, nuclear Armageddon hangs over us like a mighty sword. Military analysts agree that the United States can't start World War III. Why? We might lose. Sabers are rattling, and the war of words escalate between America and her enemies....
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To much preaching too little action
- By Labrat on 01-21-19
By: Bobby Akart
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Way of the Wolf
- The Vampire Earth, Book 1
- By: E. E. Knight
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel, E. E. Knight (Introduction)
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Louisiana, 2065. A lot has changed in the 43rd year of the Kurian Order. Possessed of an unnatural and legendary hunger, the bloodthirsty Reapers have come to Earth to establish a New Order built on the harvesting of enslaved human souls. They rule the planet. They thrive on the scent of fear. And if it is night, as sure as darkness, they will come.
On this pitiless world, the indomitable spirit of mankind still breathes in Lieutenant David Valentine.
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Its what you expect, and thats not a bad thing.
- By Kevin McLaughlin on 11-26-08
By: E. E. Knight
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36 Hours
- The Blackout Series, Book 1
- By: Bobby Akart
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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This is not the story of preppers with stockpiles of food, weapons, and a hidden bunker. This is the story of Colton Ryman, his stay-at-home wife, Madison, and their teenage daughter, Alex. In 36 Hours, the Ryman family and the rest of the world will be thrust into the darkness of a post-apocalyptic world.
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A "Pre-Apocalyptic" book with tons of action
- By Brian on 09-14-16
By: Bobby Akart
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American Exit Strategy
- The Economic Collapse Chronicles, Volume 1
- By: Mark Goodwin
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Liberty minded individuals and those who believe in the Constitution will find this near future dystopian novel to be right up their alley. Those who are looking to be more informed about the potential threats to America's financial stability will learn what to watch for and how to prepare themselves for an economic collapse. America is on the cusp of financial annihilation. Matt and Karen Bair face the challenges of Main Street during a full scale financial meltdown. Government borrowing and monetary creation have reached their limits.
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Selling an ideology...
- By Storage_Guy on 09-09-19
By: Mark Goodwin
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The Borrowed World
- A Novel of Post-Apocalyptic Collapse, Volume 1
- By: Franklin Horton
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In a night of devastating terror, ISIS operatives have unleashed a coordinated attack on America's infrastructure. With thousands of trapped travelers and scarce law enforcement, the miles between Jim Powell and his family become a brutal gauntlet where the rules of civilized society no longer apply. As Jim puts his years of preparation and planning to the test, he is forced to ask himself if he has what it takes to make it home. Does he have the strength - the brutality - required to meet this new world toe-to-toe?
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I couldn't do it. Couldn't get past ch. 5
- By Selena on 10-04-17
By: Franklin Horton
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Alone: Beth Ann's Story of Survival
- Equipping Modern Patriots, Book 0
- By: C. M. Hollerman
- Narrated by: Jillian Yetter
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Twenty-two-year-old Beth Ann is content with her small-town life. That is, until the day America’s electric grid is destroyed by terrorists. What starts out as an inconvenience quickly becomes a catastrophe - not only do the lights stay off, but cars won’t run and phones are dead. The world screeches to a halt. Without communication and basic supplies like food and water, widespread confusion spirals into deadly chaos within days.
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A Good Read for Everyone
- By Bridgette D. on 08-22-19
By: C. M. Hollerman