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End of Times #2
Escape
It is a known fact. Being in New York City at the end of the world is not the best. There is only one solution. ESCAPE.
When Haley Conrad was informed an asteroid is going to impact the earth, leading to the world's end. She knew her only chance of surviving was to escape New York before it became hell on earth. But making it all the way across the country wasn’t going to be easy.
Thankfully, Tanner Parks might be the perfect solution, part bodyguard and all monster. He was just the type of boy that could keep a girl alive long enough to make it to the safety of the Idaho mountains.
Two young people following the ancient migrants trail. Two people fighting to survive in this new world with new rules and more monsters than anyone could ever know.
When Haley Conrad was informed an asteroid is going to impact the earth, leading to the world's end. She knew her only chance of surviving was to escape New York before it became hell on earth. But making it all the way across the country wasn’t going to be easy.
Thankfully, Tanner Parks might be the perfect solution, part bodyguard and all monster. He was just the type of boy that could keep a girl alive long enough to make it to the safety of the Idaho mountains.
Two young people following the ancient migrants trail. Two people fighting to survive in this new world with new rules and more monsters than anyone could ever know.
247 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2024
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May 14, 2024
A great read.
I really enjoyed this book and series, in fact I loved The End of Everything series as well. It’s the way the young adults react to these situations that tells the story and is much more entertaining, there is a freshness reading through their eyes as opposed to any older adults. I liked the main characters Tanner and Haley and I loved Jordan the apocalypse dog. The story they told was good and easy to read and I liked the added dog and baby to the story it made it more interesting. I’m hoping that there could be another book and I’ll be looking out for it.
I really enjoyed this book and series, in fact I loved The End of Everything series as well. It’s the way the young adults react to these situations that tells the story and is much more entertaining, there is a freshness reading through their eyes as opposed to any older adults. I liked the main characters Tanner and Haley and I loved Jordan the apocalypse dog. The story they told was good and easy to read and I liked the added dog and baby to the story it made it more interesting. I’m hoping that there could be another book and I’ll be looking out for it.
April 25, 2026
3.5 stars
November 21, 2024
Je pense que c’était mon préféré celui-là !!!
May 3, 2024
I really enjoyed Johnson's other series, "the end of everything" and was looking forward to this one. I'm not enjoying it as much. The relationships between the main characters were more believable in the end of everything. I don't like that both of the books in this series end immediately upon reaching the farm. I would have liked to see more interaction between the two groups once they reach the safe place. The main characters, Tanner and Haley, could have been more developed overall. I feel like there was a lot of telling, less showing.
The editing is okay, for a self published book. Copy editing could be used but I didn't find the misspellings or grammar to be distracting from the story.
The continuous use of the word troglodytes from teenage girls to describe teenage boys is killing me. I think almost every single book by Nate Johnson has this. No one talks like that, especially teenagers. Just call them cavemen. I would like at least one book of Nate Johnson's to flip the "men protect women" theme on its head. Give us a FMC who has a black belt and can shoot a gun teaming up with a nerd or something similar.
Overall, I will continue reading Nate Johnsons books because they're enjoyable and theres a huge shortage of post apocalyptic romance. It's also nice to read post-apocalyptic books without political commentary.
The editing is okay, for a self published book. Copy editing could be used but I didn't find the misspellings or grammar to be distracting from the story.
The continuous use of the word troglodytes from teenage girls to describe teenage boys is killing me. I think almost every single book by Nate Johnson has this. No one talks like that, especially teenagers. Just call them cavemen. I would like at least one book of Nate Johnson's to flip the "men protect women" theme on its head. Give us a FMC who has a black belt and can shoot a gun teaming up with a nerd or something similar.
Overall, I will continue reading Nate Johnsons books because they're enjoyable and theres a huge shortage of post apocalyptic romance. It's also nice to read post-apocalyptic books without political commentary.
April 8, 2025
At first I wasn't sure what bothered me in the first book, but as I was reading this one, I got it. Mostly because they're so similar, with the same base for the relationships. I mean, it's almost like reading the same book, with a few divergences. So for me, it end up being boring. And the worst part is I didn't like the characters at all and felt no connection between them, which is something important for me. At least on the first book, I liked Ryan.
Now, I love an apocalyptic book, it's my favorite genre. But to be honest, that's the only thing that did it for me about this story. I really don't like the writing and the way the character's relationship is developed. So shallow. I mean, a few days and you love each other? And I can't get over Haley's personality. She's literally dumb. And shallow. Have I mentioned that? And pet monster? Really??? That's the nickname you came up for the man you love?
And I need to mention that some atitudes from the characters are just stupid. By the end of the book, I was dragging to finish it. Couldn't stand Haley anymore and didn't care at all about how things end up. Actually, I already knew how from the end of book one.
So anyway, I was super excited for a series that had so much potential, with a genre I absolutely love, but unfortunately it's not for me.
Now, I love an apocalyptic book, it's my favorite genre. But to be honest, that's the only thing that did it for me about this story. I really don't like the writing and the way the character's relationship is developed. So shallow. I mean, a few days and you love each other? And I can't get over Haley's personality. She's literally dumb. And shallow. Have I mentioned that? And pet monster? Really??? That's the nickname you came up for the man you love?
And I need to mention that some atitudes from the characters are just stupid. By the end of the book, I was dragging to finish it. Couldn't stand Haley anymore and didn't care at all about how things end up. Actually, I already knew how from the end of book one.
So anyway, I was super excited for a series that had so much potential, with a genre I absolutely love, but unfortunately it's not for me.
January 11, 2026
It is one thing to write a damsel in distress; it is another thing entirely to tell the reader she has outdoor skills and then strip her of all that agency the moment a man walks onto the page. It is a betrayal of the character's own backstory. Between the regressive gender roles and the fact that the author seemingly doesn't know the difference between your and you're, this book is a massive failure. It is the absolute antithesis of everything I look for in a story: depth, research, and respect for the characters.
The Saviour Complex: Insulting. She is written as having more outdoor experience than him, yet he still has to save her every single time. It makes her experience totally irrelevant.
The Template: I Strong Boy, You Pretty Girl. He uses the same lazy template from book one: Strong boy sees pretty girl, saves her, and finds a dog. It is a loop of unoriginality.
The Editing: Appalling. The amount of spelling mistakes is staggering.
The Hero Logic: Pathetic.
The Repetition: Always one more fight. Just before they reach the farm, there is a predictable, forced struggle so he can play the hero again.
The Verdict: A poorly edited, grammatically broken disaster that treats women as incapable prizes despite their own expertise.
The Saviour Complex: Insulting. She is written as having more outdoor experience than him, yet he still has to save her every single time. It makes her experience totally irrelevant.
The Template: I Strong Boy, You Pretty Girl. He uses the same lazy template from book one: Strong boy sees pretty girl, saves her, and finds a dog. It is a loop of unoriginality.
The Editing: Appalling. The amount of spelling mistakes is staggering.
The Hero Logic: Pathetic.
The Repetition: Always one more fight. Just before they reach the farm, there is a predictable, forced struggle so he can play the hero again.
The Verdict: A poorly edited, grammatically broken disaster that treats women as incapable prizes despite their own expertise.
February 25, 2025
This is the second in a series of books about people related to each other who are scattered across the states and attempt to get together after a major disaster hits. The first book was really good and so is the second book and it does so without being just a variation of the first novel.
In this case you have Haley, 17, a member of the relatives meeting a guy named Tanner who has been living a rough life. They both realize what is going on and try to escape New York in all the chaos.
The story covers how they manage to travel, what they have to do to get the supplies they need, various bad things that happen along the way and what the end result of their travel is.
The characters are done very well as were the characters in the first novel in the series. Intense, sensible and realistic second novel.
In this case you have Haley, 17, a member of the relatives meeting a guy named Tanner who has been living a rough life. They both realize what is going on and try to escape New York in all the chaos.
The story covers how they manage to travel, what they have to do to get the supplies they need, various bad things that happen along the way and what the end result of their travel is.
The characters are done very well as were the characters in the first novel in the series. Intense, sensible and realistic second novel.
February 22, 2026
In the second book of the Impact series by Nate Johnson, I really appreciated the focus on the main character’s family. It gave the plot a more personal dimension, which I enjoyed.
The story itself is still engaging, and the core idea remains strong. However, this installment started to feel somewhat repetitive at times, with certain themes and scenarios playing out in similar ways to the first book. While I still wanted to see where things were headed, it didn’t feel quite as fresh.
Unfortunately, the grammatical and editing issues that were present in the first book continue here. The ongoing errors are distracting and take away from what could otherwise be a very solid dystopian series.
Overall, it’s a good continuation with meaningful character development, but it would greatly benefit from stronger editing and tighter writing.
The story itself is still engaging, and the core idea remains strong. However, this installment started to feel somewhat repetitive at times, with certain themes and scenarios playing out in similar ways to the first book. While I still wanted to see where things were headed, it didn’t feel quite as fresh.
Unfortunately, the grammatical and editing issues that were present in the first book continue here. The ongoing errors are distracting and take away from what could otherwise be a very solid dystopian series.
Overall, it’s a good continuation with meaningful character development, but it would greatly benefit from stronger editing and tighter writing.
August 18, 2024
So many spelling mistakes!
The lead female character was such a cow for the first half of the book. The romance was cringy and predictable. I kept forgetting the main characters were only 17 & 18 because they did not act like it.
Too much sexist stereotyping in this one, both male and female. The damsel in distress relying on the big man to keep her safe even though he was a city boy and she was the one with outdoor living experience and knowledge but basically became simpering helpless little woman. And automatically a natural mother the instant a baby comes into their hands. And he had to keep his distance from her otherwise he’d lose control of himself. Sheesh! 🤔🙄
The dog was cute and travelling by river was a nice change from other similar stories.
The lead female character was such a cow for the first half of the book. The romance was cringy and predictable. I kept forgetting the main characters were only 17 & 18 because they did not act like it.
Too much sexist stereotyping in this one, both male and female. The damsel in distress relying on the big man to keep her safe even though he was a city boy and she was the one with outdoor living experience and knowledge but basically became simpering helpless little woman. And automatically a natural mother the instant a baby comes into their hands. And he had to keep his distance from her otherwise he’d lose control of himself. Sheesh! 🤔🙄
The dog was cute and travelling by river was a nice change from other similar stories.
October 20, 2024
use real spell check. make smarter characters.
Full of misspellings obviously passed by auto spell check like “peak” for “peek” and many others.
Author knows nothing about canoes yet one features in the story: You don’t row a canoe with an oar, you paddle it with, yes, a paddle. Rowing with oars is for rowboats. And the person steering the canoe is the one in the stern (rear).
They should have left the baby (whose name changes several times; something else showing shoddy proofreading) with the nice grandmotherly lady; they agreed to do what was best for her then selfishly did the opposite.
Full of misspellings obviously passed by auto spell check like “peak” for “peek” and many others.
Author knows nothing about canoes yet one features in the story: You don’t row a canoe with an oar, you paddle it with, yes, a paddle. Rowing with oars is for rowboats. And the person steering the canoe is the one in the stern (rear).
They should have left the baby (whose name changes several times; something else showing shoddy proofreading) with the nice grandmotherly lady; they agreed to do what was best for her then selfishly did the opposite.
October 28, 2025
instant family dynamic didn't work for me. a random baby kicks off an inborn maternity instincts, love and perfect care routines? right... prettiest woman to ever exist, too. everything rubbed me wrong in this one. very... uh, sexist? men must do the protection! god forbid a lil quaint lady helps in a life or death struggle. shoo, weak mountain flower, go hide. not once did she pull out a knife (in an apocalypse! who wouldn't have a knife on their person?) on her to-be-rapists. no, she had to wait for last second save. blah.
i liked the first one, but seeing as other books are pretty much copy paste developments, i'll ditch this series here.
i liked the first one, but seeing as other books are pretty much copy paste developments, i'll ditch this series here.
November 11, 2024
Editing and Plot Issues!
There were a lot of editing issues that made this read not as enjoyable as the first. Though the story line was interesting (getting from NY to Idaho) there were a lot of moments of cringy text. The love story wasn’t as believably orchestrated, though the prison camp was an interesting side bar. Cringy text: Haley just showing up with the ex boyfriend and the tidy bow of having a farmhouse nearby! The constant pronouncing of undying
just wasn’t developed enough! I was disappointed after enjoying the first one so much.
There were a lot of editing issues that made this read not as enjoyable as the first. Though the story line was interesting (getting from NY to Idaho) there were a lot of moments of cringy text. The love story wasn’t as believably orchestrated, though the prison camp was an interesting side bar. Cringy text: Haley just showing up with the ex boyfriend and the tidy bow of having a farmhouse nearby! The constant pronouncing of undying
just wasn’t developed enough! I was disappointed after enjoying the first one so much.
January 23, 2025
Haley was weak
I loved the first book but didn’t care for this one. Haley was irritatingly stupid. She allowed herself to get into situations. Tanner, of course, was the perfect strong rescuer. The whole issue with Britney was unrealistic. You don’t have to feed a baby formula. Work on other options! Also. What happened to the non- computer cars. People have tons of equipment, farm equipment and vehicles they operate using analog systems. Not everything would have been shutdown.
I loved the first book but didn’t care for this one. Haley was irritatingly stupid. She allowed herself to get into situations. Tanner, of course, was the perfect strong rescuer. The whole issue with Britney was unrealistic. You don’t have to feed a baby formula. Work on other options! Also. What happened to the non- computer cars. People have tons of equipment, farm equipment and vehicles they operate using analog systems. Not everything would have been shutdown.
February 1, 2025
Again, I'd give this 3.5 stars rounded up. I liked the perspective of coming from the other side of the country, and I found the underlying premise to still be interesting. The characters weren't as engaging this time, mostly because Haley/Tanner were simply Kelsey/Connor 2.0. And I didn't love
I will admit, even though the characterizations aren't great, I still had to skim the other two books to see what happened to the rest of the family. ;)
I will admit, even though the characterizations aren't great, I still had to skim the other two books to see what happened to the rest of the family. ;)
June 27, 2024
danger continues
This is different than the first, Haley comes off 1st as strong character but when she comes out of the subway the opposite, she she had shelter life. Tanner is more street smart but catches on to survival instincts and willing to learn. But overall I did enjoy the books d characters, lot times forgetting they are teens. Who stepped up to the challenge of life
This is different than the first, Haley comes off 1st as strong character but when she comes out of the subway the opposite, she she had shelter life. Tanner is more street smart but catches on to survival instincts and willing to learn. But overall I did enjoy the books d characters, lot times forgetting they are teens. Who stepped up to the challenge of life
February 20, 2026
Good story
Would have been 4 stars. (I very rarely give 5. To anyone) That being said, some grammatical and spelling errors caused some stumbles but the story and characters are very well fleshed out and sympathetic. I especially like the dual first person perspective. Nicely unique. Add the satisfying end and carryover to the next.book is pretty well done. I recommend this story for fellow teotwawki story aficionados. I would invest In a good editor. I'd pay an extra dollar.
Would have been 4 stars. (I very rarely give 5. To anyone) That being said, some grammatical and spelling errors caused some stumbles but the story and characters are very well fleshed out and sympathetic. I especially like the dual first person perspective. Nicely unique. Add the satisfying end and carryover to the next.book is pretty well done. I recommend this story for fellow teotwawki story aficionados. I would invest In a good editor. I'd pay an extra dollar.
March 13, 2026
Escape by Nate Johnson was intense, exciting, and hard to put down. Watching Haley try to escape New York before the asteroid destroys everything kept me hooked the whole time. Tanner was such a great character too strong, protective, and exactly the kind of person you’d want beside you at the end of the world. The journey across the country was full of danger and suspense. I’m honestly obsessed with this story and can’t wait to finish the series.
May 7, 2024
easy to read book for young adults
A fun read with some novel takes on the American end of the world apocalyptic genre (think guns and strong men protecting women and getting all the baddies). My biggest gripe was all of the typos. Someone needs to proofread all of Nate Johnson’s books.
A fun read with some novel takes on the American end of the world apocalyptic genre (think guns and strong men protecting women and getting all the baddies). My biggest gripe was all of the typos. Someone needs to proofread all of Nate Johnson’s books.
December 22, 2024
Good sequel to the first book in the series.
Some contrived scenes, and a lot of grammar errors that distract from the story. It doesn’t have to be that way! There are apps that can find some of the mistakes, and volunteer editors to help with misused homonyms.
Despite that, it’s worth reading. Recommended.
Some contrived scenes, and a lot of grammar errors that distract from the story. It doesn’t have to be that way! There are apps that can find some of the mistakes, and volunteer editors to help with misused homonyms.
Despite that, it’s worth reading. Recommended.
March 10, 2026
One of the worst female characters I have ever read- Haley is beyond moronic. She is constantly doing dumb things requiring the lead male character to rescue her from death. Found that I could not stand her about a quarter of the way through, and by half way through I actively wanted her to die. The love story was also cringy.
March 16, 2026
This book has new characters and was just as good as the first book. However, just like the first book there are spelling and grammatical errors. Even more than that though the couple is making their way to Idaho and at one point it says "as soon as I get her to Iowa." Pretty frustrating when the author can't remember the destination of the characters.
May 5, 2024
Love Nate Johnson’s books but this one..
I was not keen on Haley’s character. I actually disliked her very much. Was happy to get through this book. Can’t wait for the next and hope new female characters have a thought in their head.
I was not keen on Haley’s character. I actually disliked her very much. Was happy to get through this book. Can’t wait for the next and hope new female characters have a thought in their head.
May 6, 2024
I really enjoyed reading book one and the series got even better with book two. I could not put it down. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series and hoping future books in this series include more about life on the farm.
May 9, 2024
A series like none other
This book kept me interested since the very beginning. The characters are well thought out and keep you on your toes, while the story and struggles tug.AR your heart strings, thanks Nate Johnson for another masterpiece.
This book kept me interested since the very beginning. The characters are well thought out and keep you on your toes, while the story and struggles tug.AR your heart strings, thanks Nate Johnson for another masterpiece.
May 10, 2024
GREAT READ.
I really enjoyed the interesting characters. The writing was good, with interesting story line. Can't wait to read the next book with other family members and their trials . )
I really enjoyed the interesting characters. The writing was good, with interesting story line. Can't wait to read the next book with other family members and their trials . )
May 16, 2024
Loved it.
This series is so good. It grabs you right from the first chapter of book 1. Can't wait for book 3. Loved the characters & was sometimes scared for them & sometimes relieved for them. Got to know them & cared for them as friends.
This series is so good. It grabs you right from the first chapter of book 1. Can't wait for book 3. Loved the characters & was sometimes scared for them & sometimes relieved for them. Got to know them & cared for them as friends.
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May 23, 2024Great Read!
I loved the first book, and loved this one even more! Wonderful story telling with great characters. I cared about the people, and felt like I was with them. Their journey was the emphasis, not the world falling apart.
Can't wait for the next book!
I loved the first book, and loved this one even more! Wonderful story telling with great characters. I cared about the people, and felt like I was with them. Their journey was the emphasis, not the world falling apart.
Can't wait for the next book!
June 22, 2024
Solid read
I enjoyed this story. It was a quick and interesting read. Easy to read and well written. It kept me entertained and was engaging. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline.
I enjoyed this story. It was a quick and interesting read. Easy to read and well written. It kept me entertained and was engaging. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline.
July 2, 2024
Time to get lost in a good long story…
I so much enjoy getting to know the book’s characters. How they think, how they feel and act. It’s a lot of fun to watch people fall in love despite all the thinking (usually wrong) about what the other is thinking…
I so much enjoy getting to know the book’s characters. How they think, how they feel and act. It’s a lot of fun to watch people fall in love despite all the thinking (usually wrong) about what the other is thinking…
August 26, 2024
Great book, bad editing
Escape, The End of Times Book 2, is the second book in a series which should be read in order. These are great books with great characters and a great storyline. I truly wish the editing wasn't so bad.
Escape, The End of Times Book 2, is the second book in a series which should be read in order. These are great books with great characters and a great storyline. I truly wish the editing wasn't so bad.
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