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American Quarantine- Super Boxset
Dystopian masterminds Roger Hayden and James Hunt bring you their thrilling series “American Epidemic” and “Radioactive” together in this SUPER BOXSET for the first time! These best sellers will have you on the edge of your seat from page one. That’s TWO complete book SERIES.
American Epidemic
Greg Atkins is prepper with a mysterious past who lives his day-to-day life as a home security installation man in a quaint suburb in Nevada. Like most Americans, Greg is concerned about the Ebola virus threat in West Africa. And it isn’t soon before the disease begins to spread within the US in an unexplained phenomenon with an advanced strain even more contagious and extreme than before. No one is safe as mass panic erupts across major cities nationwide. It’s up to Greg to use his prepping skills to save himself and those he cares about before the epidemic wipes out everyone in its path. Download the thrilling “American Epidemic” series today!
Radioactive
Southern California is home to sand, surf, and fun in the sun. Jim Farr, a former Naval Intelligence Officer, owns a maritime mechanics company and works as a contractor for the San Diego Naval Base. It’s a normal day on the job until explosions go off. With the Naval Base destroyed, and word of attacks happening around the country, Jim has to get to his sister in Phoenix… But that’s just the beginning. Follow Jim along in this three-part action packed series and find out just what happens when the bombs go off.
American Epidemic
Greg Atkins is prepper with a mysterious past who lives his day-to-day life as a home security installation man in a quaint suburb in Nevada. Like most Americans, Greg is concerned about the Ebola virus threat in West Africa. And it isn’t soon before the disease begins to spread within the US in an unexplained phenomenon with an advanced strain even more contagious and extreme than before. No one is safe as mass panic erupts across major cities nationwide. It’s up to Greg to use his prepping skills to save himself and those he cares about before the epidemic wipes out everyone in its path. Download the thrilling “American Epidemic” series today!
Radioactive
Southern California is home to sand, surf, and fun in the sun. Jim Farr, a former Naval Intelligence Officer, owns a maritime mechanics company and works as a contractor for the San Diego Naval Base. It’s a normal day on the job until explosions go off. With the Naval Base destroyed, and word of attacks happening around the country, Jim has to get to his sister in Phoenix… But that’s just the beginning. Follow Jim along in this three-part action packed series and find out just what happens when the bombs go off.
818 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 18, 2015
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About the author
James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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August 18, 2017
Okay, so I was really excited for this one. The premise interested me. I like disaster type stuff.
I was disappointed. There weren't so much as plot holes as plot canyons. For example, in the first book, she took off in the van because it had more gas, but when she made a turn, she was back in her Volvo.
The first book just got too weird. It didn't really explain how entire states were just closed off. And characters who seemed to be the main focal point of certain chapters just disappeared. We never found out what happened to them. And how it resolved? Please.
The second book needed to pick the brain of someone with some military experience. There are no Generals in the Navy. Two men in two different branches are not going to be going on secret missions together. I understand that some people switch branches, but not as happened in this book. And why oh why would a General (allegedly in the Navy) be in charge of an ex-Navy and a civilian going on secret missions with members of the Army? Too far fetched.
Some basic research would have cured a lot of the plot canyons me thinks.
Color me disappointed.
I was disappointed. There weren't so much as plot holes as plot canyons. For example, in the first book, she took off in the van because it had more gas, but when she made a turn, she was back in her Volvo.
The first book just got too weird. It didn't really explain how entire states were just closed off. And characters who seemed to be the main focal point of certain chapters just disappeared. We never found out what happened to them. And how it resolved? Please.
The second book needed to pick the brain of someone with some military experience. There are no Generals in the Navy. Two men in two different branches are not going to be going on secret missions together. I understand that some people switch branches, but not as happened in this book. And why oh why would a General (allegedly in the Navy) be in charge of an ex-Navy and a civilian going on secret missions with members of the Army? Too far fetched.
Some basic research would have cured a lot of the plot canyons me thinks.
Color me disappointed.
May 11, 2019
Not well researched; writing average
I'm not terribly far into this book. Not sure I will finish it, let alone the series. I can tell you that the author should have read The Hot Zone, as the barest of minimums, before embarking on his Ebola-pocalypse adventure. The most basic details of biology are mistaken.
Ebola is a virus. Therefore, it doesn't matter how many antibiotics are thrown at it. If he'd chosen Bubonic Plague (bacterial), he could have kept the many mentions of antibiotics. But, he didn't, so he earns my forthright review.
The actual construction of the writing is ho-hum. There's a story being told, but hard to get excited over any of it when distracted by the traps in which so many self-published authors stumble; lack of editing (beyond basic proofreading by betas), lack of pacing or flow, too much telling instead of showing, improper use of grammar (admittedly better than way too many Amazon self-pubs), not effectively using writer's tools to set plotting tone (background, foreshadowing, catalyst, etc).
Characters aren't the worst, just two dimensional. They have little to no background beyond introduction and we're already 3 or more weeks into the outbreak. They are also beyond dumb. Like having a knife fight with looters while wearing full hazmat gear. Or using fists to pulverize the face of a bad guy after recognizing a sign of infection in his eyes, also while wearing said full hazmat.
The reporter that supposedly kicks off city quarantine is a freaking idiot who kind of deserves ebola, but will probably end up some kind of folk hero, if she's ever heard from again. She pulled a disappearing act.
If you're not finicky and are just looking for a book or series to pass the time, you'll probably do just fine with American Quarantine. If you're more discerning, wanting well-researched material and characters who are enjoyable to hang out with and even admire, this read will likely drive you at least a little bonkers. Especially, if you are truly literary minded and want more than mediocre to average in the way an author handles himself/herself. This story has promise, but would require substantial rewickering to reach for 4, or even 5, stars. Though, it could be done.
I'm not terribly far into this book. Not sure I will finish it, let alone the series. I can tell you that the author should have read The Hot Zone, as the barest of minimums, before embarking on his Ebola-pocalypse adventure. The most basic details of biology are mistaken.
Ebola is a virus. Therefore, it doesn't matter how many antibiotics are thrown at it. If he'd chosen Bubonic Plague (bacterial), he could have kept the many mentions of antibiotics. But, he didn't, so he earns my forthright review.
The actual construction of the writing is ho-hum. There's a story being told, but hard to get excited over any of it when distracted by the traps in which so many self-published authors stumble; lack of editing (beyond basic proofreading by betas), lack of pacing or flow, too much telling instead of showing, improper use of grammar (admittedly better than way too many Amazon self-pubs), not effectively using writer's tools to set plotting tone (background, foreshadowing, catalyst, etc).
Characters aren't the worst, just two dimensional. They have little to no background beyond introduction and we're already 3 or more weeks into the outbreak. They are also beyond dumb. Like having a knife fight with looters while wearing full hazmat gear. Or using fists to pulverize the face of a bad guy after recognizing a sign of infection in his eyes, also while wearing said full hazmat.
The reporter that supposedly kicks off city quarantine is a freaking idiot who kind of deserves ebola, but will probably end up some kind of folk hero, if she's ever heard from again. She pulled a disappearing act.
If you're not finicky and are just looking for a book or series to pass the time, you'll probably do just fine with American Quarantine. If you're more discerning, wanting well-researched material and characters who are enjoyable to hang out with and even admire, this read will likely drive you at least a little bonkers. Especially, if you are truly literary minded and want more than mediocre to average in the way an author handles himself/herself. This story has promise, but would require substantial rewickering to reach for 4, or even 5, stars. Though, it could be done.
February 28, 2019
Good story but pathetic english and/or proofreading
The same words were added more than once in a sentence. Obvious words were left out of many sentences. Genre errors such as the female cat being referred to as a male (his instead of hers). This detracts from the story since one is constantly having to mentally correct the grammatical errors.
The same words were added more than once in a sentence. Obvious words were left out of many sentences. Genre errors such as the female cat being referred to as a male (his instead of hers). This detracts from the story since one is constantly having to mentally correct the grammatical errors.
August 25, 2019
Interesting but ...
Interesting read, but I was surprised to find several grammatical errors and one pretty serious discrepancy in the first story line that should have been caught by even a mediocre proofreader. Regardless, it kept me going to the end. Just wondering if anyone else found the errors.
Interesting read, but I was surprised to find several grammatical errors and one pretty serious discrepancy in the first story line that should have been caught by even a mediocre proofreader. Regardless, it kept me going to the end. Just wondering if anyone else found the errors.
December 22, 2019
A lot of violence
Some of the storylines were interesting and several of the characters were relatable but there were many more that weren’t. There’s always violence in post apocalyptic books but some have more than others and all the books in this super set had a lot of it. Some of the storylines seems a little too out there and a few characters were just so evil I didn’t enjoy the books as much as I have with other authors.
Some of the storylines were interesting and several of the characters were relatable but there were many more that weren’t. There’s always violence in post apocalyptic books but some have more than others and all the books in this super set had a lot of it. Some of the storylines seems a little too out there and a few characters were just so evil I didn’t enjoy the books as much as I have with other authors.
August 15, 2017
Our Worse Enemies
James Hunt has done it again. This is a great Super Box set. The flow of the storylines are smooth and study. The words used draw vivid pictures of the events told. The characters and the plots are clearly defined. This reader read the last sentence with satisfaction. This one is indeed a GREAT READ!!!
James Hunt has done it again. This is a great Super Box set. The flow of the storylines are smooth and study. The words used draw vivid pictures of the events told. The characters and the plots are clearly defined. This reader read the last sentence with satisfaction. This one is indeed a GREAT READ!!!
April 4, 2019
Wasted!!!
If you’re going to make box sets with different stories, then DON’T sell the books individually. I buy/read a lot and it’s very hard to remember all of the titles. When I purchase books in a set that I have already read, it feels very deceptive. NO ONE likes feeling cheated
If you’re going to make box sets with different stories, then DON’T sell the books individually. I buy/read a lot and it’s very hard to remember all of the titles. When I purchase books in a set that I have already read, it feels very deceptive. NO ONE likes feeling cheated
February 23, 2018
WOW an attack a mere mortal understands!
Having read many books on the end of the US I was floored that huge words that I can't pronounce weren't used. Thank you from the whole of my heart for remembering it's the little people reading your books not the military!!!!
Having read many books on the end of the US I was floored that huge words that I can't pronounce weren't used. Thank you from the whole of my heart for remembering it's the little people reading your books not the military!!!!
March 2, 2018
loved it hope there is more to come!!
The characters throughout the book were easy to get to know and at times events kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recomend this Author!
The characters throughout the book were easy to get to know and at times events kept me on the edge of my seat. I highly recomend this Author!
May 15, 2018
Different type of SHTF book
I gave this 3 stars because it seemed to be grasping for content. Too many names of people holding small parts helped keep the end confusing and not the direction you’d think.
I gave this 3 stars because it seemed to be grasping for content. Too many names of people holding small parts helped keep the end confusing and not the direction you’d think.
March 4, 2019
Liked the fast pace. Would recommend this to anyone.
Good read. Subject was very believable. Was fast paced so you wanted to keep going. Good writing hope he writes more like this.
Good read. Subject was very believable. Was fast paced so you wanted to keep going. Good writing hope he writes more like this.
January 17, 2018
Great but short
The book was very well written.
Easy to read.
Packed full of adventure and intrigue.
Very detail oriented with facts and inside information.
The book was very well written.
Easy to read.
Packed full of adventure and intrigue.
Very detail oriented with facts and inside information.
July 13, 2018
Good read
Kept me wanting more. Wish there was more to the story. Especially Greg an Veronica. It ended without knowing if the world was back to normal.
Kept me wanting more. Wish there was more to the story. Especially Greg an Veronica. It ended without knowing if the world was back to normal.
August 18, 2018
Wanted more of the first
Wishing there was more to the first book, I wasn’t ready for it to be over! Loved the second book.
Wishing there was more to the first book, I wasn’t ready for it to be over! Loved the second book.
December 14, 2018
Great books loved . This is a page turner
Totally loved all the books hope he has more books to read could not put them down thanks for writing them
Totally loved all the books hope he has more books to read could not put them down thanks for writing them
December 24, 2018
Great set of books
These were very good stories and the characters were very believable. It was easy to picture the things that happened. Worth reading
These were very good stories and the characters were very believable. It was easy to picture the things that happened. Worth reading
February 19, 2019
I WANT MORE....
I really enjoyed this adventure...The characters were real and I found myself worrying about their safety....The stories were intriguing and fun.....more.....please!
I really enjoyed this adventure...The characters were real and I found myself worrying about their safety....The stories were intriguing and fun.....more.....please!
March 13, 2019
Not as good as initially thought
March 24, 2019
A fun box set!
I got a great deal on this trilogy and took a chance. I completely enjoyed all three story lines and will be looking into more of James Hunt's work.
I got a great deal on this trilogy and took a chance. I completely enjoyed all three story lines and will be looking into more of James Hunt's work.
April 22, 2019
Nice series
I enjoyed the books. The story moved right along. It was an easy read, and most importantly, the characters were believable
I enjoyed the books. The story moved right along. It was an easy read, and most importantly, the characters were believable
May 21, 2019
Problems galore - the continuity was horrible, plot holes, grammar, I could go on....
August 1, 2019
American Quarantine review
American Quarantine is a box set containing six action packed post apocalyptic survival books written by authors James Hunt and Roger Hayden.
American Quarantine is a box set containing six action packed post apocalyptic survival books written by authors James Hunt and Roger Hayden.
March 5, 2020
Fantastic book!
Kept me reading every chance I got! Thank you for one of the best books I’ve read in a while!
Kept me reading every chance I got! Thank you for one of the best books I’ve read in a while!
March 22, 2021
A lot of mistakes that could have been easily remedied if the author would have used a proofreader.
October 6, 2022
Well well well
April 15, 2016
I’m a sucker. Bio-thriller happens to be one of my favorite sub-genres, and I also find the prepper phenomenon fascinating. So even though I didn’t enjoy much of the “EMP Blackout” set by James Hunt and Roger Hayden, I let myself get suckered into reading their American Quarantine- Super Boxset. (A friend labeled it a ‘valuable learning experience’.)
As before, the first part of the set is a series of novellas collected into one place by James Hunt. In his tale, Ebola comes to the US, mutates into a much more contagious form, and spreads like wildfire. Roger Hayden’s portion of American Quarantine- Super Boxset involves dirty bombs. Well, sort of.
The further I went in Hunt's tale the more I stumbled over details that just didn’t make sense to me. There are a lot of small plot holes peppering the story. I couldn’t bring myself to care about Greg and Veronica as characters. If I hadn’t been at least a little interested in finding out where the plot would go I would have stopped reading the book partway through.
Roger Hayden's portion of the set also has quite a few small inconsistencies and plot holes, and one cavernous one (the bad guys' motivations and actions don't make sense as presented). I'd go into detail, but I'd rather not spoil the entire plot. I will say that the dirty bombs don't make sense without additional information, and they're barely even relevant to the rest of the book. The bad guys' entire plan also doesn't make sense as written. There are much better ways for them to achieve their stated goals.
Original review(s) on my site with additional information. Part I: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/04/r...
Part 2: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/04/r...
As before, the first part of the set is a series of novellas collected into one place by James Hunt. In his tale, Ebola comes to the US, mutates into a much more contagious form, and spreads like wildfire. Roger Hayden’s portion of American Quarantine- Super Boxset involves dirty bombs. Well, sort of.
The further I went in Hunt's tale the more I stumbled over details that just didn’t make sense to me. There are a lot of small plot holes peppering the story. I couldn’t bring myself to care about Greg and Veronica as characters. If I hadn’t been at least a little interested in finding out where the plot would go I would have stopped reading the book partway through.
Roger Hayden's portion of the set also has quite a few small inconsistencies and plot holes, and one cavernous one (the bad guys' motivations and actions don't make sense as presented). I'd go into detail, but I'd rather not spoil the entire plot. I will say that the dirty bombs don't make sense without additional information, and they're barely even relevant to the rest of the book. The bad guys' entire plan also doesn't make sense as written. There are much better ways for them to achieve their stated goals.
Original review(s) on my site with additional information. Part I: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/04/r...
Part 2: http://www.errantdreams.com/2016/04/r...
December 17, 2015
Interesting Combination of Stories
The first series in this boxed set was a well written, fast paced story with characters and a storyline that were very relatable. my only issue was the poor research done when mentioning a specific, real life item. The author wrote that Lifestraw water filters were only good for about twenty drinks so that was why the main character had stocked up on many when in reality personal Lifestraw water filters are good for up to 1000 litres of use before they need to be replaced and are extremely affordable for such a great item. Other than poor research on at least one item I really did enjoy this series. As for the second series, while I did enjoy reading it I didn't feel like it really fit the overall outline of the box set which was quarantine. While it was a well written, action packed spy story it was more about preventing America from needing to deal with quarantine issues as opposed to the actual issues of quarantine. Regardless of some minor issues I might find with either series though I would not hesitate to recommend either one of these to anyone who asked me about them.
The first series in this boxed set was a well written, fast paced story with characters and a storyline that were very relatable. my only issue was the poor research done when mentioning a specific, real life item. The author wrote that Lifestraw water filters were only good for about twenty drinks so that was why the main character had stocked up on many when in reality personal Lifestraw water filters are good for up to 1000 litres of use before they need to be replaced and are extremely affordable for such a great item. Other than poor research on at least one item I really did enjoy this series. As for the second series, while I did enjoy reading it I didn't feel like it really fit the overall outline of the box set which was quarantine. While it was a well written, action packed spy story it was more about preventing America from needing to deal with quarantine issues as opposed to the actual issues of quarantine. Regardless of some minor issues I might find with either series though I would not hesitate to recommend either one of these to anyone who asked me about them.
December 8, 2015
Needs a good proofreader
Not sure if this is a problem with a lot of e books but most of the books I've read have many many mistakes not caught before the book was printed. In one of the stories the author forgot what he had written a few paragraphs before. Maybe the books don't get read by a proofreader? The stories were interesting but I felt they were left unfinished. I can see them made into a movie or T.V. series....
Not sure if this is a problem with a lot of e books but most of the books I've read have many many mistakes not caught before the book was printed. In one of the stories the author forgot what he had written a few paragraphs before. Maybe the books don't get read by a proofreader? The stories were interesting but I felt they were left unfinished. I can see them made into a movie or T.V. series....
April 11, 2016
I will admit that I only read the American Quarantine portion. It was the only one I was interested in. I found it to be action-packed and different from most of the dystopian novels I have read so far. Enjoyable, exciting read!
April 6, 2016
This book was right up my alley. I love all things post apocalyptic including zombies and disasters. This was a great read for me as I love books that make me cry and laugh and feel emotions. This was my first book by James Hunt, I will be looking to see what else he has done.
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