RESISTANCE: An Apocalyptic Thriller

by M.L. Banner

"One of the best post-apocalyptic series I've read."

They attacked, intending to take over.
They just didn’t count on resistance.Terrorists nuked our cities, knocked down our grid, and gassed our military bases. Then they invaded.

They didn’t expect any resistance.

Unknown to these foreign invaders, many were prepared for this.
American militias, rising up from the ashes, mount a fight.

But America’s greatest challenge may actually come from an unseen enemy within.

Can America reclaim her glory?
Or are we doomed to fall like every empire before it?

Find out in the penultimate conclusion of the Highway Series, in RESISTANCE.

Movie PG-13 for violence.

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Highway (Highway Book #1):
Endurance (Highway Book #2):
Resistance (Highway Book #3)
Revolution (Highway Book #4): June 2024

326 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 16, 2024

About the author

Hello 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).

Reviews

[Michael Keller]

Finally, the story continues!

Lexi is loose and trying to stay out of her uncle's evil clutches. Declaring himself Mahdi of the terrorists determined to declare the U.S. as the new Caliphate with him in charge. Lexi was to be his wife! Her brother Travis has been abducted and renamed Abdul-Aziz, held captive to force the surrender of his sister. Lexi and Travis have other plans, while different methods, both were resisting as best they knew against the terrorists who had gained control of America!

The unelected President of USA has signed Executive Orders illegally ordering all citizens to submit to Search and Seizure of all weapons, against the Constitutional rights given by the first and second amendments. Roadblocks manned by the terrorists and the National Guard were detaining all Americans and seizing their weapons. This action cannot stand and Lexi and Frank will do everything possible to fight back!

All the characters I've missed so badly have returned and are taking the fight to the streets! Injustice becomes the norm and resistance is the only acceptable action! The storyline continues as situations rapidly deteriorate to anarchy. The long awaited continuation of the Highway world is a great read!

[Donna G Smith]

Absolutely Possibility in a Great Story

Today, too many, have forgotten where we have come from. Even just si ce 9/11. There are those who don't believe in our history at all. On the other hand, we can watch these things happen around the world in o ce prosperous countries like Venezuela. Weapons that can tke lives, have spent many years saving lives ; first BTW assuring food for the table and then protection from harm. There will always be differences of opinions and there will always be those who want to lead. There will always who lead and use that power to harm others. Taking away our rights to defend ourselves is one of those foremost ways to harm the general population. Historically, it has lead every take over in every country in the world. And Historically there has been a leader ready to bend their knee to get their way to be able to be called the leader. Also, Historically, Americans, do not stay bent over. This story just keeps getting better and better. Can't wait for the next installment.

[Laura]

Getting worse

Same clunky conversations and Two dimensional characters as previous books in series. Continued adding multiple new characters creating a web of storylines. I began to lose interest and would skip ahead to follow the storyline from the pov of the main characters the series began. A definite MAGA-t bias and perverted interpretation of the Constitution being pushed in this one. It pushes the belief that the three cig equal branches if our U.S. government are bad and that all power needs to be consolidated under the Executive branch. I struggled to want to get to the end because if this twisted worldview . However, since it is free with Kindle Unlimited, I will continue reading series to see if it can redeem itself.

[Pat Kelly]

Well done

Just a a story but the underlying framework is all to real. One of the core elements is the subversion of the armed forces by slowly replacing professionals with political compliant senior leaders. A very real situation. A takedown of the communication and power grid and subversion of the government. Our heroes operate in this environment in a generally realistic manner. This is one of the better written and researched series of this type.

[Debbie Vetter]

Can this happen?

Travis has been captured by his uncle's men while Lexi and Frank were helping to protect Endurance. There is a "Brute" among the people of Endurance. A new president is sworn who is just a figure head and is being run by X behind the scene. Fast moving page turner. Yes, I can see this happening, unfortunately. This series ends in cliffhangers please start with the first book "Highway.". Great job. Thank you. On to book 4.

[Sharon Gross King]

I loved this book

I had read Highway and Endurance, and literally waited years before this book, which at the time I thought was gonna be the last one, came out. I like the action, even though I really think they would have caught on to Harper long before they did. Really pumped b that there is going to be one morebbook, and I hope bit really does come out in September !!

[Sandy Quinn]

Scary ideas in this book.

This book is a warning to all who think it is ok to change the U S Constitution. Terrifying actions by terrorists and power-mad politicians in our own country seem too plausible to disregard. Our freedoms and rights could be taken away by not being alert and wary. This book can serve as a lesson for us to stay strong.

[Tanya]

The Resistance is irresistible!

Seriously, it's all in can do not to pick up the last of this series and read the last 4 chapters! This has been edge of seating frightening because it could happen!
Banner has done an amazing job at crafting his words so that you become immersed in this storyline.
I am on to the next book!

[Grommit]

3rd book in the 4 book series.
Curiously, I am a fan of post-apocalyptic books. But this series just does not capture my interest.
The characters are confused. The main events are cautiously deceptive. The characters are not compelling. It just does not hold together.
Oh well...I read three of the editions currently available. I will read the 4th when it is available.

[Karen]

Resistance: An Apocalyptic Thriller (Highway Book 3)

Had my attention throughout which is really hard to do. Characters are engaging. Storyline is scarily believable. Looking forward to the Revolution! (book 4)

[patrick kierst]

Maybe too real for some

What with the current state of our world and or our own government this could be what we’re looking at coming. Store ahead food, water and ammo. Have a spot to hide your arms. If you think it can’t happen you’re a fool.

[Andre Boucher]

Good series

I just finished book in this series and I have pre-ordered the final book. It was a goid book but I did have trouble keeping the characters straight because it did jump around. All in all it was very well written and I would recommend it.

[JoEllen McClendon]

prepare for the nightmare

It’s a fictional story that could be a reality in the future. The premise has been explored before, and yet this series brings it to a harsh conclusion. It’s a must read.

[Tara Wowra]

Edit. Edit. Edit. When I am reading and come accross a mis-spelled word or a mis-used word it takes you out of the story. Writers need to edit edit edit and not assume that spell check covers everything.
Otherwise, I have enjoyed the three books so far.

[Tejasian]

Ugh

Ugh! Could we really be this stupid? I don’t think we, as a people, could be. But then DEI pushed into the military by the last administration certainly installed the type of bots that would try a scheme like this.

[Victoria]

Very good read

Really enjoy these books. I usually read zombie apocalypse, but they've become so repetitive. I have enjoyed the groups. The gound families. The plot. All very well written to keep readers engaged.

[Terrance Ó Domhnaill]

As much as I love the story, I was a little disappointed, in that it seemed like it was rushed in the writing. There were several grammar and typos, that made me lose the thread of the paragraph I happened to be reading at the time.

[Mia Gibson]

Loved the series

Love this series. I cannot wait until Revolution is released. I wish there was a release date. I’m hoping Travis wasn’t killed but only fooled them.

[Lindy]

2nd amendment

This was thrilling all the way through. Travis is my hero. Also I was so mad through this book because this could really happen. Take your arms people!!!!!

[Melissa]

Anticipating the Revolution!

[Shilo wiley]

Very good series

I really enjoyed reading this series. It is very exciting. I hope that they all make it out and America is finally returned to them.

[G S]

Resistance book 3

When you stop and think about this, it’s exactly what is leading up to what is going on around the world. Excellent read hard to put down. So well written.

[BLOOPY!]

Good story but the missing words, misused words, and spelling errors are noticeable.

Mirroring what is currently going on today in some ways.

[Shelly]

3.5

[Phyllis]

Great read

Can't wait to read the next book. Could totally see this happening in today's world. You won't be disappointed. Read!

[Kat Hanrahan]

I really enjoy the series. It moves it a good pace and keeps the interest.

[Roger Claypool]

good series

I have really enjoyed this series. Keeps you drawn in, the books never get boring. Worth your time to read.

[Shenika Thomas]

Amazing read!!

One of the best series I’ve read. If you enjoy apocalyptic books, don’t skip this one. I’m currently reading the series finale.

[Norma Wood]

Spell binding

This series has kept me reading and ready for the next in the series. I can't wait for the next book.