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ONE MONTH BEFORE
Daryl Wilson is a tech-savvy individual working on a classified prototype satellite project for CommsPro, a contractor for Tusk Enterprises. When they discover that a disaster is imminent over Moscow and parts of Siberia—a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun—they scramble to prevent the SkyFi satellites from being destroyed during a black operation; they need to find a solution, and fast.
Eleven months later, Daryl is called upon again when Earth’s orbit is about to pass through the same destructive electronic pulses as before, but this time, endangering the entire planet. Instead of the CME hitting only areas of Russia like it did almost a year prior, calculations and predictions show it’s on track to envelope the Earth for days.
Can Daryl and CommsPro help save the planet’s communications, as well as family and friends, even if nobody wants to believe him? To what extent is he able to help others?
Grab your copy today and join on this adventure!
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Raventhorne Books is pleased to announce we’re expanding the extremely popular ‘As The Light Dies World’ created by David Saylor.
To set the stage, we have to begin before ‘the light died.’
This book begins an excellent series by Keven Craven.
Eleven months later, Daryl is called upon again when Earth’s orbit is about to pass through the same destructive electronic pulses as before, but this time, endangering the entire planet. Instead of the CME hitting only areas of Russia like it did almost a year prior, calculations and predictions show it’s on track to envelope the Earth for days.
Can Daryl and CommsPro help save the planet’s communications, as well as family and friends, even if nobody wants to believe him? To what extent is he able to help others?
Grab your copy today and join on this adventure!
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Raventhorne Books is pleased to announce we’re expanding the extremely popular ‘As The Light Dies World’ created by David Saylor.
To set the stage, we have to begin before ‘the light died.’
This book begins an excellent series by Keven Craven.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Apparently not written by Boyd Craven, it does not measure up to his great writing abilities. Young Mr Craven has a long way to go to come close to Dad's abilities. And please leave out all the profanity, it adds nothing but takes away plenty
September 25, 2025
It's one month before the SHTF event. This one involves coronal mass ejections from the sun, satellites that are specially built to survive the event, the people working on them and the rest of the population kept in the dark.
The satellite workers will, according to what they are told, be housed in a safe underground bunker where they will carry on with the special satellites to restore some shreds of normalcy after the event.
It's one where only the chosen (along with their guards and probably stuffed somewhere the politicians) will be given at least a decent chance of surviving while the rest of the human population will either be killed during the event or will have to struggle to survive after the event ends.
Who makes the decisions who will be saved? Unknown.
It's a very dark book that will probably lead into even darker things in the next book in the series.
The satellite workers will, according to what they are told, be housed in a safe underground bunker where they will carry on with the special satellites to restore some shreds of normalcy after the event.
It's one where only the chosen (along with their guards and probably stuffed somewhere the politicians) will be given at least a decent chance of surviving while the rest of the human population will either be killed during the event or will have to struggle to survive after the event ends.
Who makes the decisions who will be saved? Unknown.
It's a very dark book that will probably lead into even darker things in the next book in the series.
May 6, 2025
Exceptional world building!
One Month Before is the first book in The Light Died series, and, though there is no action until the end, the book is still tense. The extensive world building sets the stage for what should be an excellent series. The characters are good, the plot and dialogue are well written, the plot, though a bit slow moving, creates an entire world to destroy. The description of the conditions outside once the CME is approaching and hits is very vivid and clear. 4/5 stars, recommended for anyone interested in apocalyptic survival thrillers, especially of the EMP/CME survival variety. On to book 2!
One Month Before is the first book in The Light Died series, and, though there is no action until the end, the book is still tense. The extensive world building sets the stage for what should be an excellent series. The characters are good, the plot and dialogue are well written, the plot, though a bit slow moving, creates an entire world to destroy. The description of the conditions outside once the CME is approaching and hits is very vivid and clear. 4/5 stars, recommended for anyone interested in apocalyptic survival thrillers, especially of the EMP/CME survival variety. On to book 2!
May 11, 2025
One Month Before is a gripping, high-stakes techno-thriller that blends science, suspense, and human resilience. Keven Craven and Boyd Craven Jr. craft a compelling narrative centered around Daryl Wilson, a brilliant tech expert thrust into a global crisis involving a catastrophic solar event. With sharp pacing and realistic scientific grounding, the authors explore the fragility of modern infrastructure and the heroism required to confront the unthinkable. A timely and thought-provoking read for fans of apocalyptic fiction and cutting-edge technology thrillers.
April 6, 2025
one Month Before #1
Well that was different from other Apocalyptic books that I have read. Very different. A whole lot went on during the storm, very scary but I could see that happening. Enjoyed the read looking forward to #2
Well that was different from other Apocalyptic books that I have read. Very different. A whole lot went on during the storm, very scary but I could see that happening. Enjoyed the read looking forward to #2
June 1, 2025
I think I'm in love!
I very much enjoyed this book and think I've found another author to love. Great story telling, and keeping the story interesting. I highly recommend, this book and this author!
I very much enjoyed this book and think I've found another author to love. Great story telling, and keeping the story interesting. I highly recommend, this book and this author!
July 3, 2025
I’ve read all the authors previous series and felt let down with this new one. Plot was simple and easily figured out. Characters seemed to be recycled from older series with new names. Nothing original sadly. The profanity was unbearable and unnecessary
April 11, 2025
Another Hit!
Can not wait for the next installment! Exciting plot and vivid descriptions! Characters are a little stiff but they grow on you!
Can not wait for the next installment! Exciting plot and vivid descriptions! Characters are a little stiff but they grow on you!
May 4, 2025
DNF
Boring! I couldn't get into this right from the beginning. It must be bots giving this book all these 4 & 5 star reviews.
Boring! I couldn't get into this right from the beginning. It must be bots giving this book all these 4 & 5 star reviews.
May 6, 2025
Anything by the Cravens
A good tale so far. I can’t imagine a worse disaster as described in this book and I am looking forward to a number of great follow up books!
A good tale so far. I can’t imagine a worse disaster as described in this book and I am looking forward to a number of great follow up books!
June 3, 2025
great book!
This was well-written, had interesting characters and best of all, an innovative storyline. I’m excited to start the next book!
This was well-written, had interesting characters and best of all, an innovative storyline. I’m excited to start the next book!
June 13, 2025
Really enjoyed this one
Am highly vested in the characters and cannot wait to dig in to the next book! Excellent editing and plot
Am highly vested in the characters and cannot wait to dig in to the next book! Excellent editing and plot
October 27, 2025
enjoyed this book
I’m very read many books on the end but this is different from all other ones. Good read. Can’t wait to get to book 2
I’m very read many books on the end but this is different from all other ones. Good read. Can’t wait to get to book 2
February 18, 2026
Great book!
What a ride, this story kept me on my toes. I did not want to put it down. Looking forward to more!
What a ride, this story kept me on my toes. I did not want to put it down. Looking forward to more!
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