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The Mad Mick #12
Collateral Savage
Injured and demoralized, Conor and his people have fled the US for Cyprus to heal and regroup. Each of them is fighting their own battles, trying to process their experiences in the fallen America and trying to determine what the future holds for them. But while Conor, Ricardo, and their team fought for their lives, another potential savior was quietly building his army.
Behind the scenes, one of the largest military contracting companies in the world has been building an alliance of orphaned American military units, stranded operators, intelligence specialists, mercenaries, and friendly foreign powers. Now that Lightspeed is dead and America has gone dark again, the CEO of the company realizes it’s time for him to act. This might be the last chance to save America from Chinese occupation and the Mad Mick, Ricardo, and their team want a piece of it.
Behind the scenes, one of the largest military contracting companies in the world has been building an alliance of orphaned American military units, stranded operators, intelligence specialists, mercenaries, and friendly foreign powers. Now that Lightspeed is dead and America has gone dark again, the CEO of the company realizes it’s time for him to act. This might be the last chance to save America from Chinese occupation and the Mad Mick, Ricardo, and their team want a piece of it.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
395 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 10, 2026
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Franklin Horton
127 books388 followersFranklin Horton lives and writes in the mountains of southwestern Virginia. He attended Virginia Intermont College and Virginia Commonwealth University. In his spare time he pursues outdoor adventures with his wife and two children. His interests include camping, kayaking, backpacking, mountain biking, and shooting.
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March 17, 2026
THE MAD MICK IS BACK & KICKING ASS THE ONLY WAY THE MAD MICK KNOWS HOW. HE'S "THE GOAT GURU."
Review 3/16/26
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THE MAD MICK IS BACK & KICKING ASS THE ONLY WAY THE MAD MICK KNOWS HOW. HE'S "THE GOAT GURU" OF AMERICA.
Collateral Savage: Book Twelve in The Mad Mick Series by Franklin Horton is an action-packed continuation of one of Franklin's greatest series that brings the life of a group of contractors together to take back America after an EMP wreaked havoc, destruction, and death from the east coast to the west coast taking out the majority of the population. And if that's not bad enough, China sweeps in to take over the U.S. for themselves and our allies worldwide have set back on their laurels watching and waiting to see who will be the next dominant country. Of course, this is not going to happen if The Mad Mick, Conor McGuire, his daughter, Barb, Ricardo, Ragus, Shani, Havoc, Tao Fang, Kate, Valeria, and the rest of the cast have anything to say and do about it.
Conor, Ricardo, and the gang team up with a large mercenary services company with the resources and man power to take on the Chinese forces on U.S. soil as well as taking the battle and war to China itself through hackers using malware and hacking their systems attacking China and raising havoc in their transportation systems, their banking, communications, manufacturing, military deployment, and national, commercial, and private security systems, leading to an uprising of the population and and uprising of enemies they've been terrorizing forever. Oh, of course, The Mad Mick and his team do what they do best, blowing things up and dropping the bodies of the bad guys right and left.
Franklin Horton sets the stage in his books through well-written characters that you'll find yourself cheering for them when they're out doing the what they do best, kicking ass. The story is full of interesting situations which keep you on the edge of your seat to see how they come out on top as well as cheering when the bad guys are taken out for good. There are a slew of new characters in this twelfth installment that adds depth to the storyline and opens the door for additional books covering the aftermath of the EMP, the majority of the U.S. politicians and military leaders who betrayed the U.S. citizens and opened the door for China's invasion.
If you haven't had a chance to read this series, I highly recommend that you start on the first book and before your through the first chapter you'll be hooked reading each book and starting the next before the previous one is even cold. They're just that good. For eleven books so far and I still can't wait until the next book comes out and in between, there are shoot offs with series with Barb and Jim just for example to keep your interest going. I know I have really enjoyed reading each and everyone and hope you will too.
Quotes:
"The retirement regiment? The bungling brigade?" We scrappy," Griff fired back. "Seasoned and scrappy." "Seasoned and saggy," Howard fired back.
"Maybe I can make up a Purple Pooper metal for you."
"Humans don't come with manuals. Our entire life is spent learning how we work and function."
The teams hackers of Black Canopy;
"Created deep fake footage of military officials fornicating with livestock" and released the footage over China's national television network and the internet both in China's controlled internet system and world wide.
Review 3/16/26
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
THE MAD MICK IS BACK & KICKING ASS THE ONLY WAY THE MAD MICK KNOWS HOW. HE'S "THE GOAT GURU" OF AMERICA.
Collateral Savage: Book Twelve in The Mad Mick Series by Franklin Horton is an action-packed continuation of one of Franklin's greatest series that brings the life of a group of contractors together to take back America after an EMP wreaked havoc, destruction, and death from the east coast to the west coast taking out the majority of the population. And if that's not bad enough, China sweeps in to take over the U.S. for themselves and our allies worldwide have set back on their laurels watching and waiting to see who will be the next dominant country. Of course, this is not going to happen if The Mad Mick, Conor McGuire, his daughter, Barb, Ricardo, Ragus, Shani, Havoc, Tao Fang, Kate, Valeria, and the rest of the cast have anything to say and do about it.
Conor, Ricardo, and the gang team up with a large mercenary services company with the resources and man power to take on the Chinese forces on U.S. soil as well as taking the battle and war to China itself through hackers using malware and hacking their systems attacking China and raising havoc in their transportation systems, their banking, communications, manufacturing, military deployment, and national, commercial, and private security systems, leading to an uprising of the population and and uprising of enemies they've been terrorizing forever. Oh, of course, The Mad Mick and his team do what they do best, blowing things up and dropping the bodies of the bad guys right and left.
Franklin Horton sets the stage in his books through well-written characters that you'll find yourself cheering for them when they're out doing the what they do best, kicking ass. The story is full of interesting situations which keep you on the edge of your seat to see how they come out on top as well as cheering when the bad guys are taken out for good. There are a slew of new characters in this twelfth installment that adds depth to the storyline and opens the door for additional books covering the aftermath of the EMP, the majority of the U.S. politicians and military leaders who betrayed the U.S. citizens and opened the door for China's invasion.
If you haven't had a chance to read this series, I highly recommend that you start on the first book and before your through the first chapter you'll be hooked reading each book and starting the next before the previous one is even cold. They're just that good. For eleven books so far and I still can't wait until the next book comes out and in between, there are shoot offs with series with Barb and Jim just for example to keep your interest going. I know I have really enjoyed reading each and everyone and hope you will too.
Quotes:
"The retirement regiment? The bungling brigade?" We scrappy," Griff fired back. "Seasoned and scrappy." "Seasoned and saggy," Howard fired back.
"Maybe I can make up a Purple Pooper metal for you."
"Humans don't come with manuals. Our entire life is spent learning how we work and function."
The teams hackers of Black Canopy;
"Created deep fake footage of military officials fornicating with livestock" and released the footage over China's national television network and the internet both in China's controlled internet system and world wide.
March 17, 2026
Oh my word, was I glad to be back in the world of The Mad Mick!
This book starts off with a bang, and it just keeps on going! Conor, Barb, Ricardo, and crew are in Cyprus where a group of Chinese attack. After some wheeling and dealing with the Cyprus government, they're shipped off to Jordan, where they're brought into Blackburn's team. Blackburn has been working in the background from the beginning, and when Conor's team runs into trouble, he's able to get them out of Cyprus and back into the action.
In Collateral Savage, we see The Mad Mick journey to China (twice!), working with Blackburn to eliminate the Chinese threat to the USA. Meanwhile back home, Chinese troops are still working their way across the country. A small team is taken out by locals in Virginia, who later team up with one of Blackburn's men to fight for their little community.
We briefly see Shani, Abela, and Ragus who are all in Israel. Watching Ragus deal with his grief and pain was heart-wrenching, and I found myself tearing up.
Horton is back at his best with this one, writing about an amazing gang of loveable misfits. I cannot wait to see where he goes from here.
This book starts off with a bang, and it just keeps on going! Conor, Barb, Ricardo, and crew are in Cyprus where a group of Chinese attack. After some wheeling and dealing with the Cyprus government, they're shipped off to Jordan, where they're brought into Blackburn's team. Blackburn has been working in the background from the beginning, and when Conor's team runs into trouble, he's able to get them out of Cyprus and back into the action.
In Collateral Savage, we see The Mad Mick journey to China (twice!), working with Blackburn to eliminate the Chinese threat to the USA. Meanwhile back home, Chinese troops are still working their way across the country. A small team is taken out by locals in Virginia, who later team up with one of Blackburn's men to fight for their little community.
We briefly see Shani, Abela, and Ragus who are all in Israel. Watching Ragus deal with his grief and pain was heart-wrenching, and I found myself tearing up.
Horton is back at his best with this one, writing about an amazing gang of loveable misfits. I cannot wait to see where he goes from here.
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May 12, 2026
Collateral Savage! My kind of humor! Great Read!
This is an excellent ending to.this series although I'd love to.see.it continue. Franklin Horton melds the scenes and situations just right and takes you into battle or intense scenes like he's lived it. My people, the mountain Greeks are just like the Hillbilly Appalachians and fought the Powerful German and Italian armies to a standstill in their home turf. I could absolutely get along with the New Castle tribe! Please put out more!
This is an excellent ending to.this series although I'd love to.see.it continue. Franklin Horton melds the scenes and situations just right and takes you into battle or intense scenes like he's lived it. My people, the mountain Greeks are just like the Hillbilly Appalachians and fought the Powerful German and Italian armies to a standstill in their home turf. I could absolutely get along with the New Castle tribe! Please put out more!
March 11, 2026
Fecking good !!
I absolutely loved this continuation of Conor and his team's story. The fast paced start, the locations, and new characters were on point. I knew i would read it cover to cover in one night.
For me it was Ragus that stole my heart in this one, his pain and willingness to face it, admit his fears, and know his limitations was the soul of this book. I cant wait to read more about his journey.
Get this book!!..you won't be disappointed.
I absolutely loved this continuation of Conor and his team's story. The fast paced start, the locations, and new characters were on point. I knew i would read it cover to cover in one night.
For me it was Ragus that stole my heart in this one, his pain and willingness to face it, admit his fears, and know his limitations was the soul of this book. I cant wait to read more about his journey.
Get this book!!..you won't be disappointed.
April 11, 2026
Another fantastic book from Franklin Horton. Keep them coming, I have enjoyed all his books and series. These include The Borrowed World Series, The Locker Nine Series, The Mad Mick Series, The Way of Dan Series, The Defeated Creek Series (only one so far waiting on more, hint hint) and the standalone book Random Acts. Thanks for some great series.
March 20, 2026
Wonderful
I know you can only go so far with a character and their escapades before the storyline becomes mired in redundancy, but I hope to read more adventures from Mad Mick, Barb, Ricardo, and Ragus. They’ve become family. I’ve enjoyed every word!
I know you can only go so far with a character and their escapades before the storyline becomes mired in redundancy, but I hope to read more adventures from Mad Mick, Barb, Ricardo, and Ragus. They’ve become family. I’ve enjoyed every word!
March 21, 2026
The best series out there
First i have loved Franklin Hortons books since I started the Borrowed World series Then came the Mad Mick. If you've never read the Borrowed World series I recommend it. But Connor and Ricardo will always be my favorite. Can't wait for the next book
First i have loved Franklin Hortons books since I started the Borrowed World series Then came the Mad Mick. If you've never read the Borrowed World series I recommend it. But Connor and Ricardo will always be my favorite. Can't wait for the next book
March 27, 2026
We love the Mad Mick
Very well told story with all my favorite character well represented. The Mad Mick was introduced in another series by the author, he was a wild one and now with 12 books of his own. I’ve loved every one. Thank you Franklin Horton!
Very well told story with all my favorite character well represented. The Mad Mick was introduced in another series by the author, he was a wild one and now with 12 books of his own. I’ve loved every one. Thank you Franklin Horton!
March 29, 2026
Awesome story
The newest episode of The Mad Mick hits the bullseye yet again. Franklin Horton is a masterful storyteller. You would do yourself well to read ALL OF HIS BOOKS. You will not regret it.
The newest episode of The Mad Mick hits the bullseye yet again. Franklin Horton is a masterful storyteller. You would do yourself well to read ALL OF HIS BOOKS. You will not regret it.
March 30, 2026
Another good apocalypse story.
I kind of think that this is the end of this series. America has been saved and the Chinese have been set back with their leadership being decimated. Conner and Barb are going to have to find a new place to fight!
I kind of think that this is the end of this series. America has been saved and the Chinese have been set back with their leadership being decimated. Conner and Barb are going to have to find a new place to fight!
April 3, 2026
THE MAD MICK
The Mad Mick servers are my favorite books of all time I really pray this isn’t the last of the Mad Mick and his gang. Please Franklin Horton tell us there is more to come.
The Mad Mick servers are my favorite books of all time I really pray this isn’t the last of the Mad Mick and his gang. Please Franklin Horton tell us there is more to come.
April 4, 2026
He's done it again!
Horton never fails to impress. The 12th offering in the madmeck The 12th offering in the Mad Mick series is the best one to date. Of course I say that every time.
Horton never fails to impress. The 12th offering in the madmeck The 12th offering in the Mad Mick series is the best one to date. Of course I say that every time.
April 10, 2026
Every Book Leaves Me Wanting More
12 books in and they just get better with each one!
This one was great! Story line and characters all on point
Can’t wait for the next installment
12 books in and they just get better with each one!
This one was great! Story line and characters all on point
Can’t wait for the next installment
May 2, 2026
Loved The Whole Series
Action packed, from start to finish! Lots of twists that were unexpected. I just wish there could be a bunch more books with the same characters. Great characters! Awesome author!
Action packed, from start to finish! Lots of twists that were unexpected. I just wish there could be a bunch more books with the same characters. Great characters! Awesome author!
March 12, 2026
Super entertaining plot and characters with some real-world considerations in the story line. Will await the next installment.
March 16, 2026
Mad Mick Never Disappoints
Another excellent addition to the Mad Mick collection. Absolutely loved it and hope they keep coming!
Well done Franklin Horton.
Another excellent addition to the Mad Mick collection. Absolutely loved it and hope they keep coming!
Well done Franklin Horton.
March 18, 2026
If this is the finale for Mick and his friends, it is a satisfying sendoff. It will be interesting to see if the Reset Roadhouse is affected by what happens here. Thumb up!
March 19, 2026
The End?
I was so happy to see this book pop up! Loved the international aspect of this one. Thank you Mr. Horton. Well done.
I was so happy to see this book pop up! Loved the international aspect of this one. Thank you Mr. Horton. Well done.
March 20, 2026
The Crew is Back
The entire Mad Mick Series has been so much fun and book twelve was not disappointing. I’m eager to read book 13!
The entire Mad Mick Series has been so much fun and book twelve was not disappointing. I’m eager to read book 13!
March 21, 2026
Loved this book! Always great to read about the Mad Mick and his adventures.
March 26, 2026
I read the whole series and this book was an amazing finish. It wrapped up all the important aspects of the whole story.
I’m sure going to miss Mad Mick and all the other characters.
I’m sure going to miss Mad Mick and all the other characters.
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March 27, 2026Best shtf series ever!
Love this series and all it's spin offs. I think I'm a bit in love with the Mad Mick. I sure hope we see more of him and the 'family'.
Love this series and all it's spin offs. I think I'm a bit in love with the Mad Mick. I sure hope we see more of him and the 'family'.
April 1, 2026
Good To Be Back
Enjoyed being back with the Mad Mick and his daughter, Barb. Not sure if there'll be another, but if there is, I'll be back.
Enjoyed being back with the Mad Mick and his daughter, Barb. Not sure if there'll be another, but if there is, I'll be back.
April 6, 2026
The End
Sorry to see the series end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very well written with great characters and good stories.
Sorry to see the series end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very well written with great characters and good stories.
May 15, 2026
Couldn't put the book down maybe we'll get another one to see where Mad Mick and the rest end up at.
May 18, 2026
Mad Mick series
Read all 12. I’ll miss him, Barb and all the rest. Characters were well developed. Stories well written. A long road that carried you down the path with them.
Read all 12. I’ll miss him, Barb and all the rest. Characters were well developed. Stories well written. A long road that carried you down the path with them.
April 6, 2026
Another Great Chapter in The Mad Mick Series!!
Once again, a finely-delivered story!! Thank you Mr. Horton for continuing to let us all engage in this saga! Excellent!!
Once again, a finely-delivered story!! Thank you Mr. Horton for continuing to let us all engage in this saga! Excellent!!
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