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Children of the After: The Complete Series
A Young Adult Postapocalyptic Action and Adventure series. All four best selling novels for one low price!
Book One: Awakening
It has been six months since their father locked them in the security vault with a promise to return. But he never came back. With supplies running out and vital life support systems failing, Jack, Samantha, and Will have no choice but to ignore their father's warnings and leave the vault. With no knowledge of what befell the world outside, or what they might expect once the door is opened, they find themselves in a world they do not recognize.
Thrust into the remains of the world they remember, how will they survive on their own, not knowing what or who else remains amongst the ruins?
Book Two: Revelation
Having learned of the destruction of their world, Jack, Sam, and Will are forced to flee the security of their Grandparent's home with blood thirsty beasts hot on their trail. Leaving the dark rider and the answers he likely had behind, they again are forced to fend for themselves as they are pursued relentlessly.
It isn't until they begin to see signs of life that hope is rekindled, but with the beasts gaining on them, will they reach what surely must be salvation, or will they fall victim to the creatures that destroyed the world they once knew.
Book Three: Evolution
Having stolen the pickup, Ole Bessy, from the Resistance, Jack, Samantha, and Will find themselves on the run once again. Pursued by those who had once kept them as captives, they are forced to flee into the unknown.
Now that Tammy's secret has been exposed, she reveals to her friends a prophecy of her people, further complicating the web of fate the siblings find themselves in.
Finding both new allies and new foes, revealed secrets will lead them all to 'The City of Angels' to face the ultimate threat by the invaders themselves.
Book Four: Rebirth
Having located the City of Angels, Jack, Samantha, Will and Tammy plan to destroy the alien creation. Seeking revenge for all the damage done to their worlds, and all the lives lost to the invaders, the companions seek out those responsible. Fighting their way to the enemy, they discover the reason for the invasion, and the truth about both their past and their future. When face to face with the beings responsible for the apocalypse, can the children of the after prevail?
Book One: Awakening
It has been six months since their father locked them in the security vault with a promise to return. But he never came back. With supplies running out and vital life support systems failing, Jack, Samantha, and Will have no choice but to ignore their father's warnings and leave the vault. With no knowledge of what befell the world outside, or what they might expect once the door is opened, they find themselves in a world they do not recognize.
Thrust into the remains of the world they remember, how will they survive on their own, not knowing what or who else remains amongst the ruins?
Book Two: Revelation
Having learned of the destruction of their world, Jack, Sam, and Will are forced to flee the security of their Grandparent's home with blood thirsty beasts hot on their trail. Leaving the dark rider and the answers he likely had behind, they again are forced to fend for themselves as they are pursued relentlessly.
It isn't until they begin to see signs of life that hope is rekindled, but with the beasts gaining on them, will they reach what surely must be salvation, or will they fall victim to the creatures that destroyed the world they once knew.
Book Three: Evolution
Having stolen the pickup, Ole Bessy, from the Resistance, Jack, Samantha, and Will find themselves on the run once again. Pursued by those who had once kept them as captives, they are forced to flee into the unknown.
Now that Tammy's secret has been exposed, she reveals to her friends a prophecy of her people, further complicating the web of fate the siblings find themselves in.
Finding both new allies and new foes, revealed secrets will lead them all to 'The City of Angels' to face the ultimate threat by the invaders themselves.
Book Four: Rebirth
Having located the City of Angels, Jack, Samantha, Will and Tammy plan to destroy the alien creation. Seeking revenge for all the damage done to their worlds, and all the lives lost to the invaders, the companions seek out those responsible. Fighting their way to the enemy, they discover the reason for the invasion, and the truth about both their past and their future. When face to face with the beings responsible for the apocalypse, can the children of the after prevail?
- GenresDystopiaScience Fiction
566 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2014
72 people are currently reading
160 people want to read
About the author
Jeremy Laszlo
108 books296 followersFirst and foremost I am a father and a husband. I work full time as a civilian employed by the US army, and have also been known as a welder, electrician, carpenter, roofer, writer, painter, CNC machinist, and amongst many other things a romantic. I also belong to the eternal fraternal brotherhood of the United States Marine Corps, having served 8 years that showed me a much broader perspective of the world at large serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, The war on Terrorism, and the humanitarian effort in Liberia.
I currently live in southern Louisiana with my wife and children, though I grew up in Michigan, graduating high school in Mason MI. I also spent time living in North Carolina, Florida, and California during my time in the United States Marine Corps. I have always dreamed of publishing my work, and seeing it on a bookshelf in a store, however with the huge shift to digital media I finally realized that the dream was in my own hands. I tell my children that they can live their dreams, and I believe in leading by example.
I enjoy writing across several different genres from poetry, to children's stories, to full epic fantasies. Creating new characters for my readers to connect with, new worlds for them to immerse themselves in, and new ideas to wrap their minds around is an amazing if not humbling experience. I hope that all my readers can take something away from each of my books, and enjoy reading them just as much as I have enjoyed putting them in print.
Semper Fidelis
I currently live in southern Louisiana with my wife and children, though I grew up in Michigan, graduating high school in Mason MI. I also spent time living in North Carolina, Florida, and California during my time in the United States Marine Corps. I have always dreamed of publishing my work, and seeing it on a bookshelf in a store, however with the huge shift to digital media I finally realized that the dream was in my own hands. I tell my children that they can live their dreams, and I believe in leading by example.
I enjoy writing across several different genres from poetry, to children's stories, to full epic fantasies. Creating new characters for my readers to connect with, new worlds for them to immerse themselves in, and new ideas to wrap their minds around is an amazing if not humbling experience. I hope that all my readers can take something away from each of my books, and enjoy reading them just as much as I have enjoyed putting them in print.
Semper Fidelis
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February 7, 2017
Good young adult fiction
Though perhaps more focused on the young part, and a not too mystical at some point, it is an interesting series to read and engage with science fiction.
Though perhaps more focused on the young part, and a not too mystical at some point, it is an interesting series to read and engage with science fiction.
March 28, 2016
I liked it at first. It had a great premise. I'm totally into the apocalyptic stuff right now and was looking forward to this read.
The first book was kind of okay. I mean, I was sucked in because I wanted to know what happened, but it quickly became repetitive. Nothing new really happened, and it just ended. No real answers other than 'aliens came and did this'.
The writing was a bit tough for me. I prefer the 'show, don't tell' method myself, and this was very much 'explain, then re-explain from a different kid's perspective'. I got it; I didn't need it a second time, or even a third.
The wording the kids used was hard to swallow. I have a nephew Will's age, and is extremely bright. I just couldn't picture him and Will as the same age. Will was written way too mature.
I got to the middle of the second book, then just gave up on the series.
The first book was kind of okay. I mean, I was sucked in because I wanted to know what happened, but it quickly became repetitive. Nothing new really happened, and it just ended. No real answers other than 'aliens came and did this'.
The writing was a bit tough for me. I prefer the 'show, don't tell' method myself, and this was very much 'explain, then re-explain from a different kid's perspective'. I got it; I didn't need it a second time, or even a third.
The wording the kids used was hard to swallow. I have a nephew Will's age, and is extremely bright. I just couldn't picture him and Will as the same age. Will was written way too mature.
I got to the middle of the second book, then just gave up on the series.
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May 31, 2014
Good storyline
I enjoyed this post apocalyptic tale told from the viewpoint of three teenagers and a seven year old. The youngest character, Will, was my favorite. I usually read within the zombie genre so this was a nice change of pace. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
I enjoyed this post apocalyptic tale told from the viewpoint of three teenagers and a seven year old. The youngest character, Will, was my favorite. I usually read within the zombie genre so this was a nice change of pace. Looking forward to reading more from this author.
September 29, 2014
Good read overall
The story is overall well written and I do believe that if I had the opportunity to read it when I was younger I will have give it a 5 stars review. As an adult the first 2 books were great but less exciting afterwards.
Will definitely recommend to my nephews & nieces
The story is overall well written and I do believe that if I had the opportunity to read it when I was younger I will have give it a 5 stars review. As an adult the first 2 books were great but less exciting afterwards.
Will definitely recommend to my nephews & nieces
February 17, 2016
Good read but anticlimactic ending
The book took off to a slow start. I loved the premise of children with "super powers" saving a post apocalyptic world but the ending in which the aliens that caused the apocalypse just agreeing to their terms and leaving was very unbelievable. Hopefully the next book will shed some light on their true motives.
The book took off to a slow start. I loved the premise of children with "super powers" saving a post apocalyptic world but the ending in which the aliens that caused the apocalypse just agreeing to their terms and leaving was very unbelievable. Hopefully the next book will shed some light on their true motives.
September 12, 2016
You can tell that these books are meant for slightly younger readers, without that meaning the books can't be read by adults. I like how the author switches between the characters, letting us get to know them better than you would otherwise. A good read, but I can't say they they were impossible to put down. The ending seemed kind of rushed.
March 29, 2016
Apocalyptic
Slow starting but does set an eerie atmosphere for this post apocalyptic world. Some of the twists I figured out which I always find disappointing but overall an easy and enjoyable read.
Slow starting but does set an eerie atmosphere for this post apocalyptic world. Some of the twists I figured out which I always find disappointing but overall an easy and enjoyable read.
July 3, 2014
This series had me on my toes the whole time. I loved it as 8th was so different from the other apocalypse books I've read. Awesome books!
June 20, 2014
The worse series I have ever read...
December 11, 2014
Enjoyed the series. Wish there was more to it though
September 10, 2015
Great little series, read it in one weekend. Easy read and could be made into something if the right marketing happens. I look forward to more from the author.
September 22, 2015
Meh. Badly needed some better editing. Story was ok, if a bit hard to swallow.
March 6, 2016
Started kind of slow, picked up, then the writing became uneven. But I made it through. Interesting premise.
May 7, 2016
Not a genre I'd normally read, but loved it, going to try this author again!
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