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Shattered Dawn #3
Set Adrift
After a storm drags them out to sea, Bob and Jimmy's chances of surviving hang by a thread until they encounter help in a most unexpected form. On the family farm, Holly, the girls and their group of neighbors in Book 3 of Shattered Dawn.
The #1 best-selling and most prolific post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus - working with best-selling author Kenny Soward - brings a new gripping tale of destruction, survival and humanity like no one else can.
A father and son trip to a concert in Florida turns into a hellscape when people start dying - in violent fashion - all around them. Barely escaping from the chaos, they are soon surrounded by death and destruction, with every route home blocked by new challenges.
Back home in Kentucky, the same scenes play out, revealing that the mysterious deaths are not localized, but are part of a larger disaster that has spread across the continental United States in a systematic fashion.
With food and water supplies being suspected as the chief cause of the deaths, the millions who have died in the first few hours are soon joined by hundreds of millions more, some succumbing to the illness while even more die from thirst and starvation.
As threats close in on the survivors of this disaster, one truth becomes only the bravest and most tenacious will survive.
*****
Mike Kraus & Muonic Press are the #1 producing and selling indie press publishing post-apocalyptic tales, for good reason. Since capturing audience’s attention with Final Dawn in 2012, Kraus has captivated and delighted his readers, both with his solo projects like Epoch's End, The End of All things, Surviving the Fall and No Sanctuary, and with his co-authored projects with authors like Justin Bell, Kate Pickford, Tara Ellis, Stacey Upton, Stephanie Mylchreest and others on titles such as Zero Hour, MELT, Flashpoint and Weathering the Storm.
The #1 best-selling and most prolific post-apocalyptic author Mike Kraus - working with best-selling author Kenny Soward - brings a new gripping tale of destruction, survival and humanity like no one else can.
A father and son trip to a concert in Florida turns into a hellscape when people start dying - in violent fashion - all around them. Barely escaping from the chaos, they are soon surrounded by death and destruction, with every route home blocked by new challenges.
Back home in Kentucky, the same scenes play out, revealing that the mysterious deaths are not localized, but are part of a larger disaster that has spread across the continental United States in a systematic fashion.
With food and water supplies being suspected as the chief cause of the deaths, the millions who have died in the first few hours are soon joined by hundreds of millions more, some succumbing to the illness while even more die from thirst and starvation.
As threats close in on the survivors of this disaster, one truth becomes only the bravest and most tenacious will survive.
*****
Mike Kraus & Muonic Press are the #1 producing and selling indie press publishing post-apocalyptic tales, for good reason. Since capturing audience’s attention with Final Dawn in 2012, Kraus has captivated and delighted his readers, both with his solo projects like Epoch's End, The End of All things, Surviving the Fall and No Sanctuary, and with his co-authored projects with authors like Justin Bell, Kate Pickford, Tara Ellis, Stacey Upton, Stephanie Mylchreest and others on titles such as Zero Hour, MELT, Flashpoint and Weathering the Storm.
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2024
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About the author
Kenny Soward
89 books163 followersWelcome to my little space out on the web. I'm Kenny Soward, and I'm an author, musician, and once IT guy. I write books in many sub-genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy, including post-apocalyptic, military science fiction, epic fantasy, and horror. I'm influenced by authors such as Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, Anne Rice, J.K. Rowling, Mark Lawrence, Dan Simmons, Robin Hobb, Robert McCammon, Larry Correia, and Mike Kraus.
I love all kinds of movies and shows from Battle Star Galactica (reboot) to the Walking Dead. There's nothing I won't try.
I grew up in Kentucky in a small suburb just south of Cincinnati, Ohio, listening to hard rock and playing outdoors. In those quiet 1970's streets, I jumped bikes, played Nerf football, and came away with many scars.
My grandfather and many of my uncles and cousins served in the United States Military, and my father was a Kentucky State Trooper. Their efforts taught me the meaning of sacrifice and gratitude. I've always had an avid curiosity about the world around me, and I hope my enthusiasm for life carries over into my stories, even the dark ones.
I love all kinds of movies and shows from Battle Star Galactica (reboot) to the Walking Dead. There's nothing I won't try.
I grew up in Kentucky in a small suburb just south of Cincinnati, Ohio, listening to hard rock and playing outdoors. In those quiet 1970's streets, I jumped bikes, played Nerf football, and came away with many scars.
My grandfather and many of my uncles and cousins served in the United States Military, and my father was a Kentucky State Trooper. Their efforts taught me the meaning of sacrifice and gratitude. I've always had an avid curiosity about the world around me, and I hope my enthusiasm for life carries over into my stories, even the dark ones.
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September 3, 2024
Just when I was thinking that the story had slowed, especially in Grant County, it really heated up. Sensibly Bob is still my favorite, but I am appreciating a little better how well Holly is doing on the farm. I'm also glad the surviving military group are good guys since they are often portrayed as baddies. We did learn a little more about what has happened, but seems like there is a lot more to discover.
May 23, 2024
Set Adrift - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
The dramatic Apocalyptic saga, Shattered Dawn by Mike Kraus and Kenny Soward reaches Book 3 with Set Adrift.
A wild hurricane brings flooding and shocking detritus that threatens Bob and son Jimmy's Florida refuge, while in Kentucky, the rest of the Summers family, Mom Holly, daughters Regan and Sam, plus neighbour Eve, and their 2 dogs must give everything they've got to defend their home from violent raiders.
It's action all the way, with danger at every turn, whether at the ranch, or as the title suggests at sea, and you're sure to be totally absorbed by this follow-up of the engaging characters' developing stories.
Get Set Adrift today to see what's next for our survivors!
The dramatic Apocalyptic saga, Shattered Dawn by Mike Kraus and Kenny Soward reaches Book 3 with Set Adrift.
A wild hurricane brings flooding and shocking detritus that threatens Bob and son Jimmy's Florida refuge, while in Kentucky, the rest of the Summers family, Mom Holly, daughters Regan and Sam, plus neighbour Eve, and their 2 dogs must give everything they've got to defend their home from violent raiders.
It's action all the way, with danger at every turn, whether at the ranch, or as the title suggests at sea, and you're sure to be totally absorbed by this follow-up of the engaging characters' developing stories.
Get Set Adrift today to see what's next for our survivors!
May 25, 2024
Soward and Kraus ratchet up the mayhem!
A hurricane, the biggest shootout of the series to date, international intrigue, returning and new characters, Set Adrift has it all. The feel of the book continues with the foreboding atmosphere. The best book of the series so far, I can't wait for book 4! Highly recommended!
A hurricane, the biggest shootout of the series to date, international intrigue, returning and new characters, Set Adrift has it all. The feel of the book continues with the foreboding atmosphere. The best book of the series so far, I can't wait for book 4! Highly recommended!
May 28, 2024
Unbelievable once again, danger still reigns. Holly and the gang help two people stuck on a boat. Will things ever change. You’ll feel as if you’re part of the story. Impossible to stop until the end.
May 29, 2024
A very good third part to this new & exciting post apocalyptic series! More madness & fun following the main characters whilst they try to survive in this unstable new world! Great ideas, always something interesting that keeps my attention, a really good read! I can't wait to see where this goes!
May 30, 2024
Danger will be all around them when the illness take many lives. Others will die due to starvation and those who do survive will be the strongest of them all. How will it all go? Can they survive it all? What else will they face? Can their lives ever get better? See how it will all go
November 25, 2024
Stimulating!
The 3rd book of this series will not let you down. It is full of variety of events That Are quite different Than most of the apocalyptic events you read. The characters remain fresh and intriguing.
The 3rd book of this series will not let you down. It is full of variety of events That Are quite different Than most of the apocalyptic events you read. The characters remain fresh and intriguing.
June 14, 2024
good read
It’s an easy read and good story line. I’m looking forward to reading the next book. Wonderful what the next n the series will bring
It’s an easy read and good story line. I’m looking forward to reading the next book. Wonderful what the next n the series will bring
October 1, 2025
Hard to put down.
Part three of the Shattered Dawn series was excellent. It was full of action. The characters in this series are so well written and the plot moves very quickly.
Part three of the Shattered Dawn series was excellent. It was full of action. The characters in this series are so well written and the plot moves very quickly.
October 12, 2025
Temporary Reprieve
Good guys are really good. Bad guys are evil! This one ended on a sort of high note. The author needs Sadie to be a bleached blonde NOT a dyed blonde!
Good guys are really good. Bad guys are evil! This one ended on a sort of high note. The author needs Sadie to be a bleached blonde NOT a dyed blonde!
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