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Carnage: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller

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With the nation torn asunder by war, Ayden and Clara find themselves ensnared in a relentless cycle of adversity as they endeavor to escort their newfound allies to safety in Pennsylvania. The key to their survival lies in their capability to outsmart and outmaneuver unrelenting enemy forces while also forming alliances with unlikely partners as they desperately strive to find a sanctuary.

Meanwhile, in the rugged expanses of Wyoming, Ayden’s girlfriend Mia faces her own harrowing trials. Engaged in a mortal conflict with a cunning foe, she fights for her survival and the well-being of her community, engulfed by chaos. As she confronts the darkest depths of human depravity, Mia must summon every ounce of her strength and resilience to overcome the relentless challenges that stand in her path.

Carnage is the third book in the Conquer the Dark Series.

316 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 30, 2024

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T.L. Payne

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Profile Image for Fred Barnes.
316 reviews41 followers
December 17, 2024
FLEEING ONE WAR ZONE JUST TO RUN INTO THE NEXT, CHINA ON ONE SIDE & RUSSIA ON THE OTHER

☆☆☆☆☆

What a terrifying escape from NY, Ayden, and Clara pair up with other survivers just trying to make to safety and their families. Every corner, town, and state brings new challenges. Low on food, water, weapons, and ammo, and injured from all the conflict, they team up with like mind individuals just as well trying to stay alive while staying one step ahead of the Chinese who have invaded the east coast.

In Wyoming, Mia (Ayden's girlfriend) her family, friends, and community face the Russians invaders trying to advance their way from the west coast to meet up with the Chinese and declare victorious in breaking the U.S. and enslaving the population and stealing the resources.

Qutes:

"We endure, we survive, and we remember those we've lost not just with sorrow but with a commitment to making the most of the time we have on this Earth. In doing so, we honor the memory of those who have gone before us."

"It's disheartening to think that everything we valued, all our lofty goals, they were so shallow and meaningless in the grand scheme of all things important."

"Funny, bro, but if I wanted to her from an asshole, I'd fart."
Profile Image for Donna (BookDragonGirl).
1,474 reviews9 followers
September 22, 2025
A Completely Addictive and Intense EMP Survival Thriller!!

This series gets better and better with each book!! It’s very intense and very hard to put down!! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK!!
Profile Image for Pam Shelton-Anderson.
1,960 reviews65 followers
July 10, 2025
This continues good series. The Wyoming scene was a bit lackluster with most of the action dedicated to preparing for evacuation. The action with Ayden, Laney and Clara was more substantial. The encounter with Elsa’s family was oddly cordial considering the farm group shot two of Ayden’s group, killing one.
Profile Image for Daniel Johnson.
125 reviews3 followers
August 4, 2024
Another great book in the series

Another great book in the series. I really love his fast paced and I interesting writing style. Such great characters with a wonderful storyline. I can't wait for the next book.
Profile Image for Mary Ann.
2,746 reviews11 followers
August 9, 2024
Waiting!

If you enjoy this book as much as I do Then you will want to go on to the next volume And you will have to wait until December to get to read it! Hopefully that gives you an idea of how much I enjoyed this book and how much I want to continue the series.
Profile Image for Rachael.
982 reviews
November 15, 2024
Full of suspense.

In book 3 of the Conquer the Dark series Ayden and Clara are still trying to travel to Wyoming. They meet many people and have to hide from the fighting throughout the book. The story moves really quickly and is very suspenseful.
231 reviews
March 7, 2025
Library book sale bundle- book 3- strength in cooperation, invasion by China/Russia (which suddenly feels a little too close to home given the current political climate). Writing continues to be meh, but can be read in two evenings.
10 reviews1 follower
July 28, 2024
Another great book in the series. T.L. Payne is such a great author with great characters and a wonderful storyline. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
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2,553 reviews41 followers
August 4, 2024
A really great continuation to the story, more excitement & action, struggles & strife, high energy, fast paced adventure! A really great read & addition to this series!
94 reviews3 followers
August 19, 2024
Intriguing

Good book. I love how you were able to circle around and join the two families. Now join the last group
Profile Image for Elizabeth Duckworth.
72 reviews
February 2, 2025
This was one of the worst I have read of this genre, the first was OK, the second was more of the same, and the third book I only read the first 2 dozen pages. Not worth my time.
1 review
February 5, 2025
exhilarating

An amazing exciting adventure of hope, love, life and achievement!
Excellent work by the author!
A must read for anyone!
Profile Image for David L Anderson.
6 reviews
April 25, 2025
gripping story

I think I read this book in 5 days. I just couldn't stop. now on to the next book in the series. Cant wait to see what's next.
Profile Image for Crislee.
340 reviews2 followers
July 11, 2025
But. What happened to Reid

Did i miss something? Wasn't Mia going to go back for Reid on the previous book? Did he die? He's not even mentioned in this book. Weird.
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