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Endurance: An Apocalyptic Thriller
"One of the best post-apocalyptic series I've read."
The sequel to the #1 international best-seller, Highway.
Terrorists’ nuclear explosions brought down America, and plunged the country into chaos.Lexi and her 10-year-old brother barely escaped, finding refuge in a bug-out home in Florida. With their godfather, they hoped to just dig in and ride out society’s collapse.
But the enemy is on the move, intent on taking over. Their town is next.
Unlikely alliances will have to be forged and devastating decisions will have to be made. Endurance will not be enough; they’ll have to fight to survive.
Movie PG-13 for violence.
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"Don't start reading this book, unless you don't need sleep."
"gave me the willies"
"Scary as Hell."
"Oh so believable."
"More twists and turns that take the reader on a head long rush towards an oncoming train"
"Twist you can't see coming "
"twists and turns throughout "
"Not sure my BP can take another, this was one tense book."
"This was exciting from beginning to end."
"Unexpected twists and turns."
"The story is a real page turner."
"The plot is gripping and very real."
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Highway (Highway Book #1):
Endurance (Highway Book #2):
Resistance (Highway Book #3): April 2024
Revolution (Highway Book #4): June 2024
The sequel to the #1 international best-seller, Highway.
Terrorists’ nuclear explosions brought down America, and plunged the country into chaos.Lexi and her 10-year-old brother barely escaped, finding refuge in a bug-out home in Florida. With their godfather, they hoped to just dig in and ride out society’s collapse.
But the enemy is on the move, intent on taking over. Their town is next.
Unlikely alliances will have to be forged and devastating decisions will have to be made. Endurance will not be enough; they’ll have to fight to survive.
Movie PG-13 for violence.
- - - - WARNINGS (By Endurance Readers) - - - - -
"Don't start reading this book, unless you don't need sleep."
"gave me the willies"
"Scary as Hell."
"Oh so believable."
"More twists and turns that take the reader on a head long rush towards an oncoming train"
"Twist you can't see coming "
"twists and turns throughout "
"Not sure my BP can take another, this was one tense book."
"This was exciting from beginning to end."
"Unexpected twists and turns."
"The story is a real page turner."
"The plot is gripping and very real."
- - - - - - - - Now Available - - - - - - - -
Highway (Highway Book #1):
Endurance (Highway Book #2):
Resistance (Highway Book #3): April 2024
Revolution (Highway Book #4): June 2024
308 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 25, 2023
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About the author
M.L. Banner
28 books165 followersHello lovers of apocalyptic thrillers!
I devour the same books I enjoy writing: science fiction, set in an apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic or dystopian world. I love stories about regular people being thrust into extra ordinary circumstances, and having to rely on their own cunning and that of others to survive. And I love a twist at the end.
My just released Ashfall Apocalypse, as well as previous series Madness, Highway and Stone Age are those kind of stories. They're fast moving, have some regular (and amazing) characters who must make life changing decisions, all while the world is experiencing an apocalypse.
Besides writing, my wife and I travel the world (often to research the next book). But often you can find me on a beach, Kindle in hand, with my Toes in the Water (name of my publishing company).
I devour the same books I enjoy writing: science fiction, set in an apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic or dystopian world. I love stories about regular people being thrust into extra ordinary circumstances, and having to rely on their own cunning and that of others to survive. And I love a twist at the end.
My just released Ashfall Apocalypse, as well as previous series Madness, Highway and Stone Age are those kind of stories. They're fast moving, have some regular (and amazing) characters who must make life changing decisions, all while the world is experiencing an apocalypse.
Besides writing, my wife and I travel the world (often to research the next book). But often you can find me on a beach, Kindle in hand, with my Toes in the Water (name of my publishing company).
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July 12, 2025
Decided to DNF at 42%… the first book in this series, Highway, was a solid read for the most part. Once the pace picked up it became quite the page turner. Aside from the grammatical errors/misspelling, my main concern as I got deeper into the first book was the worldview with which the story was being told. I was afraid that things were drifting a little too close to an anti-Muslim and MAGA fueled perspective which is definitely not my cup of tea.
Once I got to the second novel it be came clearer to me that this author is building a literary world filled with anti-Muslim rhetoric that borders on a propagandist take on the current state of the sociopolitical climate in the US and it started to feel rather distasteful.
On top of that, this second book starts introducing far too many side characters to keep up with and the different subplots that pop up are so distracting I started to become quite annoyed. In the first 100 pages, not much storytelling actually happens and the plot progresses slower than a snail’s pace. Constantly bouncing around from character to character and subplot to subplot takes me out as the lack of continuity is so abhorrent and it made me lose interest in the story way too fast.
The first book in this series was a strong start and it showed promise. So much so that even as the MAGA vibes became more apparent to me I was still interested in reading on just to get the story out of it. Now I’m wishing that the first book in this series just served as a standalone novel. Not all stories need to be turned into a series, especially not by an author who lacks a clear vision and a tactful way of portraying it to their audience. Will not be reading on, I’m disappointed.
Once I got to the second novel it be came clearer to me that this author is building a literary world filled with anti-Muslim rhetoric that borders on a propagandist take on the current state of the sociopolitical climate in the US and it started to feel rather distasteful.
On top of that, this second book starts introducing far too many side characters to keep up with and the different subplots that pop up are so distracting I started to become quite annoyed. In the first 100 pages, not much storytelling actually happens and the plot progresses slower than a snail’s pace. Constantly bouncing around from character to character and subplot to subplot takes me out as the lack of continuity is so abhorrent and it made me lose interest in the story way too fast.
The first book in this series was a strong start and it showed promise. So much so that even as the MAGA vibes became more apparent to me I was still interested in reading on just to get the story out of it. Now I’m wishing that the first book in this series just served as a standalone novel. Not all stories need to be turned into a series, especially not by an author who lacks a clear vision and a tactful way of portraying it to their audience. Will not be reading on, I’m disappointed.
May 28, 2024
Lexi & Travis Broadmoor have reached the home of their uncle Abe Broadmoor
And discovered that he was leading an army of Muslim terrorists whose goal is to overthrow the Great Satan, America, and establish the Islamic Caliphate in America. He has also declared that Levi's new name is Suhaima and she was to become his new wife. Arabia's new name is Abdul-aziz and he was to be Abdul's son. Somehow Lexi wasn't fond of this idea and plans to kill her uncle, the man who killed her mother and was responsible for her father's death.
All too timely, this chapter in the destruction of America could be cut from current history and is doubly likely to aggravate every patriotic, or paranoid, or both, bone in your body! Hide your guns. Join a militia. And join the revolution while there's still a free country named America. This is a great read!
And discovered that he was leading an army of Muslim terrorists whose goal is to overthrow the Great Satan, America, and establish the Islamic Caliphate in America. He has also declared that Levi's new name is Suhaima and she was to become his new wife. Arabia's new name is Abdul-aziz and he was to be Abdul's son. Somehow Lexi wasn't fond of this idea and plans to kill her uncle, the man who killed her mother and was responsible for her father's death.
All too timely, this chapter in the destruction of America could be cut from current history and is doubly likely to aggravate every patriotic, or paranoid, or both, bone in your body! Hide your guns. Join a militia. And join the revolution while there's still a free country named America. This is a great read!
July 5, 2025
Still clunky reading.
The narrative meandered like a lost tourist, with dialogue as stiff as a starched collar. Characters flatter than week-old soda populated a plot that sprawled like an unruly garden, sprouting subplots faster than weeds. I found myself playing literary hopscotch, leapfrogging through tangential storylines, desperately clinging to the original characters' thread. Finishing the book became an endurance test worthy of an Olympic medal in patience. However, since it is free with Kindle Unlimited, I will continue reading series to get full picture.
The narrative meandered like a lost tourist, with dialogue as stiff as a starched collar. Characters flatter than week-old soda populated a plot that sprawled like an unruly garden, sprouting subplots faster than weeds. I found myself playing literary hopscotch, leapfrogging through tangential storylines, desperately clinging to the original characters' thread. Finishing the book became an endurance test worthy of an Olympic medal in patience. However, since it is free with Kindle Unlimited, I will continue reading series to get full picture.
March 29, 2026
Just keep 'em coming
Lexi, Travis and Frank arrive to the house that Stanley bought, furnished, set up for the apocalypse. The war has started in town and cities all over the USA including Sun Bay, FL and Stowell, TX. Military bases were gassed killing 98% of those on base. Frank, Lexi and Jonah managed to rescue the few in Florida. Left at home to man the radio, Travis is missing. A message was left, he has Travis and he wants Lexi too. Her father's brother isn't dead and he left Lexi a gift, Travis's pinky finger. Great job. Thank you.
Lexi, Travis and Frank arrive to the house that Stanley bought, furnished, set up for the apocalypse. The war has started in town and cities all over the USA including Sun Bay, FL and Stowell, TX. Military bases were gassed killing 98% of those on base. Frank, Lexi and Jonah managed to rescue the few in Florida. Left at home to man the radio, Travis is missing. A message was left, he has Travis and he wants Lexi too. Her father's brother isn't dead and he left Lexi a gift, Travis's pinky finger. Great job. Thank you.
August 30, 2024
A very possible scenario (be afraid)
He has written a book that has probed some of the deepest fears of many people. It is riveting, the characters are real and believable. You will be in their world shortly after the first page. I read post apocalyptic genre normally, but I’m glad I took a good look at this series. I think you will enjoy it, and I’m sure it will make you think. Cheers.
He has written a book that has probed some of the deepest fears of many people. It is riveting, the characters are real and believable. You will be in their world shortly after the first page. I read post apocalyptic genre normally, but I’m glad I took a good look at this series. I think you will enjoy it, and I’m sure it will make you think. Cheers.
May 20, 2025
One step forward. Two steps back
These are such great books. Follow along with Lexi and Travis who have connections with the worst of the Arabic invaders of the US. As they and Frank and Grimes and others fight to keep the US free. There are heroes, bad guys, battles, losses and hidden enemies. Travis is stolen and Lexi must go for him. I am hanging on the cliff..... I recommend this book if you like suspense and patriotism.
Thank you M.L.Banner for a great book. ,
These are such great books. Follow along with Lexi and Travis who have connections with the worst of the Arabic invaders of the US. As they and Frank and Grimes and others fight to keep the US free. There are heroes, bad guys, battles, losses and hidden enemies. Travis is stolen and Lexi must go for him. I am hanging on the cliff..... I recommend this book if you like suspense and patriotism.
Thank you M.L.Banner for a great book. ,
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September 19, 2023Good Series
Great writing. Very interesting and intriguing characters. Divisions within one family, lead to varied and different plot than most apocalypse stories. Believe me, I have read hundreds. There are many twists and turns throughout the storyline. It is difficult to know who the good guys are. It is an almost impossible fight on the side of the Americans.
Great writing. Very interesting and intriguing characters. Divisions within one family, lead to varied and different plot than most apocalypse stories. Believe me, I have read hundreds. There are many twists and turns throughout the storyline. It is difficult to know who the good guys are. It is an almost impossible fight on the side of the Americans.
April 20, 2024
Under attack, captured, & fighting out
US citizens & a small collective of militias, surviving US military are fighting off the evading terrorists. The kids are captured by their megalomaniac terrorist uncle, realizing now his tentacles have been reaching into their lives for years.
US citizens & a small collective of militias, surviving US military are fighting off the evading terrorists. The kids are captured by their megalomaniac terrorist uncle, realizing now his tentacles have been reaching into their lives for years.
June 18, 2024
Still Good...
The plot is still good all the way through the second book. I am looking forward to reading the third book. Though the story is quite excellent, the book could be greatly improved by fixing the many misspelled and misused words and the frequent instances of awkward sentence structure.
The plot is still good all the way through the second book. I am looking forward to reading the third book. Though the story is quite excellent, the book could be greatly improved by fixing the many misspelled and misused words and the frequent instances of awkward sentence structure.
May 14, 2024
Lexi and Travis
Series has a lot of characters to keep up with and doesn’t start picking up stream until 60% in book.
Series has a lot of characters to keep up with and doesn’t start picking up stream until 60% in book.
July 5, 2024
another great read!
This series has been amazing so far. I look forward to reading the third book. Lots of exciting turns each page!
This series has been amazing so far. I look forward to reading the third book. Lots of exciting turns each page!
September 3, 2024
This could happen!
This is a great series. The story kept me glued to it’s pages until the end. Now I can’t wait to get started on Book 3
This is a great series. The story kept me glued to it’s pages until the end. Now I can’t wait to get started on Book 3
September 12, 2024
That this was the end. Another I couldn't put down.
January 15, 2025
Endurance
Well this was different from what I have been reading and a little scary considering what is going on in the world.
Well this was different from what I have been reading and a little scary considering what is going on in the world.
February 25, 2025
Loved this story
Loved this story. I can not wait for the next book. I’ve read many EMP books and this is my favorite.
Loved this story. I can not wait for the next book. I’ve read many EMP books and this is my favorite.
April 28, 2025
A Great Trad
Both Highway Books 1 and 2 keep you on the edge of your seat. Can’t wait to read the 3 rd book!
Both Highway Books 1 and 2 keep you on the edge of your seat. Can’t wait to read the 3 rd book!
August 8, 2025
lexi Travis and Frank
I feel like the three of them will never be free of pain and terror. Ever time make one step forward they go backwards
I feel like the three of them will never be free of pain and terror. Ever time make one step forward they go backwards
August 21, 2025
great book!
First book I’ve actually picked up and read in probably 15 years, enjoyed it very much. (Yes I started on the second book idk how to work kindle gimme a min)
First book I’ve actually picked up and read in probably 15 years, enjoyed it very much. (Yes I started on the second book idk how to work kindle gimme a min)
October 8, 2025
Book 2 continues the post-apocalyptic "Highway" story line. Our heroes, Travis and Lexi, confront more chaos as evil foreigners detonate atomic bombs, followed up by invasions attempting to roll through towns, capturing and killing along the way.
So, my review? Two stars. Repetitive events. Society collapses. Just had difficulty unraveling the players.
So, my review? Two stars. Repetitive events. Society collapses. Just had difficulty unraveling the players.
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