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Burden
Only one thing matters: Keep them alive.
In the wake of the Collapse, society crumbled, leaving behind only fear, distrust, and betrayal.
For eight long years, Owen Rhodes and his girlfriend AJ have protected his young niece and nephew as they navigated a ravaged England, scavenging and eluding others across a vicious landscape where food is scarce, life is cheap, and every day is a fight to survive.
But after a fatal encounter garners the attention of a violent community known as the Procession, Owen realises their luck may be running out—and that escape may soon be impossible…
In the wake of the Collapse, society crumbled, leaving behind only fear, distrust, and betrayal.
For eight long years, Owen Rhodes and his girlfriend AJ have protected his young niece and nephew as they navigated a ravaged England, scavenging and eluding others across a vicious landscape where food is scarce, life is cheap, and every day is a fight to survive.
But after a fatal encounter garners the attention of a violent community known as the Procession, Owen realises their luck may be running out—and that escape may soon be impossible…
316 pages, Paperback
Published May 6, 2025
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May 20, 2025
From the very beginning, Burden draws you into a world of uncertainty and the insecurity of a desperate survival against all odds. Throughout the pages an underlying menace lurks in the shadows at the heels of an innocent family in a cruel dog-eat-dog existence that you hope you never have to endure yourself. The story is exceptionally executed and I found myself speeding through the pages while at the same time hoping the book wouldn't end. When I did finish reading, I could never have imagined the outcome.
June 15, 2025
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Burden was a great read, and set in a dystopian present / very near future, still provided an enjoyable amount of escapism from our current world whilst still having relatable and fun characters. Seeing Owen’s struggles with Mental health whilst being driven through the story helped keep the characters grounded. This page turner kept me reading and wanting to see where the plot would go next! Would definitely recommend!
Burden was a great read, and set in a dystopian present / very near future, still provided an enjoyable amount of escapism from our current world whilst still having relatable and fun characters. Seeing Owen’s struggles with Mental health whilst being driven through the story helped keep the characters grounded. This page turner kept me reading and wanting to see where the plot would go next! Would definitely recommend!
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