Quest: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller

End of Times #4

by Nate Johnson

Cassie Conrad knew life was unfair, but she never thought the universe could be this cruel. Informed by her father that the world is going to end, she is torn between staying with her friend Sara or trekking across the country to the family’s farm in Idaho.

Everything she thought she knew is put to the test. Everything she valued has been taken from her.

Jake Thompson never anticipated an asteroid ushering in a post-apocalyptic world. Left in charge of his sister Sara, and her friend Cassie, he must keep them alive as the world turns to hell in a handbasket around them. Unfortunately, he is not surprised to discover just how fast the law of the jungle has returned full force. Kill or be killed.

There is no one to go to for help. No authority worth trusting. Alone, these three young people face a new dystopian world filled with starving people desperate to take what they need

343 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 17, 2024

Reviews

[Susan Lozano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Series review

These are good stories in this series. I did like the premise of the series. Pretty much the same story in all the books with the names changed. But, the author seriously needs spellcheck and a good editor! I know how difficult writing a book is, but punctuation, spelling, and grammar are key! It bothered me how many times I had to rewrite sentences in my head as I was reading…and it was a lot! Also, please please never use the phrase “half of forever” ever again!

[Robert Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty much the same as the three earlier books

I keep hoping for more in the series, but it's essentially the same story, the same adolescent angst, and in the end a love scene.

[Jennifer Gaines · Rating 3 out of 5]

By the fourth book in the series, the pattern is very clear. Once again, the story follows the same general structure — this time through the perspective of a different family member. While I appreciate the attempt to expand the world by shifting focus, it ultimately feels like the same story being retold with a new lead character. Main character finds someone along the way, they fall in love and one of them has a dog, same story as book 1 and 2 with minimal deviation.

The dystopian premise is still strong, and the overall concept continues to carry the series. There’s no denying that the foundation of the story is compelling. However, the repetition has become hard to ignore. The plot beats, relationship arcs, and emotional developments feel very similar to the previous books, which makes this installment predictable.

At this point, I was hoping for a bigger twist, a new direction, or higher stakes to break the formula. The series still has a great core idea, but it needs something fresh to keep it from feeling like the same story on repeat.

[Linda Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story about three teens from Oklahoma caught in an new horrible world.

Three teens caught in a new way of living when they really wanted the old world back. The one that left their parents alive and everything to make sense. This new world was hard they thought they had it figured out but found it shattered and they had to change plans. They finally headed to Idaho and Cassies family. The things that happen to them only make them stronger.

[Dina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quest by Nate Johnson was another great addition. The story was intense and emotional, and I really enjoyed following Cassie, Jake, and Sara as they tried to survive in a world that has completely fallen apart. The danger, tough choices, and constant struggle to stay alive kept me hooked the whole time. The only downside to this series is that it wasn't edited well at all. There were a lot of typos and the proofreading was atrocious. So the ratings so far are for the stories.

[Beck · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the horse aspect of the story.
Cassie was a little more bearable than Meagan.
Again with the sappy love plot, not as bad as last time but still 🤢
How do all these people have decent dogs. My bfs dog would be so useless if this ever happened to us.

Quote: If you go to the dictionary and look up creepy. That man's picture is right there.

[RE Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my least favorite, and I think it's partly because Cassie is younger than the others but she still ends up with the guy. I get that it's the 'end of the world,' but it still felt a little OTT to me. And again, Cassie/Luke were almost exactly like the other three couples in their overall characterization, even though they're younger.

[Kay Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great apocalypse!

Late teens should never have to work so hard just to survive! Yet the three travel across country to reach safety. There is graphic scenes of starvation and sickness, and the evil that stalks a world without control. It's a great journey that really doesn't need a cliffhanger. I enjoyed every moment.

[Stephen D. Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Totally enjoyed. Looking forward for the next book. The author is telling a story that should be taken to heart. A realistic story that could happen. A what if you realize that it could be you.

[joonne keith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read, enjoyable series

I enjoy the series and looking forward to the next book. I have found the "strong, good, silent man" character to be very cliche however and more editing is needed. There were many instances of using one homophone for another.

[Gerri Blanton · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

Part of series, each tells a story of a you g adult trying to get to the family home after world apocalyptic meteor strikes. Lots of action, drama. There is some violence but not detailed graphic. Great story

[G S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quest

Great reading. So well written I had a hard time putting it down, but my dog was crossing his legs. Eventually I got back to my reading and all to soon it was finished. Looking forward to book 5 Thank you.

[Dale (Aus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice read

I enjoy these stories and they fill in my list of reads regularly. The teen angst can get a little wearing at times though. Worth a read through each interlaced story line though.

[Karen sheehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool

Just like the first 3 I just loved it all different and great just great life as we all know it and gone

[kathie worley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although the story line was good, the characters mirrored those in the previous books. I felt the story to be written more for junior high readers than adult. I finished the book though.

[AngryPixi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another really good book in the series, and the perfect book to reach my goal of 100 for the year. Finished minutes before the fireworks started.

[Susan Herring · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Marie Barnett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mr.Johnson needs a new proofreader! He needs to know the difference between were and where, there and their which are repeatedly used incorrectly. ( amongst other grammatical issues).

[Lover Of Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

OK

Good book but they all kind of seem redundant at this point, it’s literally all the same just different names.

[Rick LaMarche · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty much the same story as the 1st 3 books. A good story, but a bit much in the teenage love angst department. Riddled with typos and wrong words/names.

[Susan Jondreau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exellent

I thought it was a very good book, in fact I'm reading the series. It holds your interest without getting mushy like those romance novels..

[Triss Thulander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good series

This is a well written series. At the end of each book, I look forward to the next. Well worth my purchase