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Carnage: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
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.
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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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."
☆☆☆☆☆
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."
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!!
This series gets better and better with each book!! It’s very intense and very hard to put down!! I NEED THE NEXT BOOK!!
April 1, 2026
Chinese & Russians on American soil.
“Because we’ve spent our whole careers and dedicated our lives to saving stupid people like you.”
Chinese & Russians on American soil.
What happened to hiking boyfriend & the caches ?
“There’s nothing like an apocalypse to get one’s priorities straight,”
Never heard yinz used.
NYC has forgotten 9/11.
Abduction of girls is glossed over with one sentence ?
“Because we’ve spent our whole careers and dedicated our lives to saving stupid people like you.”
Chinese & Russians on American soil.
What happened to hiking boyfriend & the caches ?
“There’s nothing like an apocalypse to get one’s priorities straight,”
Never heard yinz used.
NYC has forgotten 9/11.
Abduction of girls is glossed over with one sentence ?
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.
May 13, 2026
Book 3 of an EMP disabled country (US) with the Russians and Chinese on the attack on the home turf. A bit tedious. John, why are you reading these? Well, my good friend suggested them and I'm a wimp to tell him these just don't grab me. I need better prose and a captivating story. One more to go. Ugh. The only positive is I can fast-forward quite often and really not miss anything.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 3, 2026
War is Hell, said William Tecumseh Sherman. He was correct.
This book has very realistic war scenes. Payne writes scenes that make the deader feel as though he or she is watching a movie.
This book has very realistic war scenes. Payne writes scenes that make the deader feel as though he or she is watching a movie.
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.
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!
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
Good book. I love how you were able to circle around and join the two families. Now join the last group
January 17, 2025
Onto the next book tomorrow! So good!
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.
February 5, 2025
exhilarating
An amazing exciting adventure of hope, love, life and achievement!
Excellent work by the author!
A must read for anyone!
An amazing exciting adventure of hope, love, life and achievement!
Excellent work by the author!
A must read for anyone!
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 13, 2026
AWESOME
This series has kept my attention for 2 days ready for forth book asap
I tell you read this series
This series has kept my attention for 2 days ready for forth book asap
I tell you read this series
May 9, 2026
Carnage book 3 Conquer the Dark series. TLPayne.
I’m put down-able, confrontations with the enemies, caught in the middle of a war zone, surprising yet bloody happy meetings.
I’m put down-able, confrontations with the enemies, caught in the middle of a war zone, surprising yet bloody happy meetings.
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