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The Remnants of Yesterday
It was just another normal day... Until it wasn't.
When Hayden Stone, on the way to visit his brother in New York, makes a late night stop at a lonely gas station, he has no idea his life is about to change forever. After collapsing on the way back to his car, he wakes up to a frightening new world. No electricity, no TV, no internet. Even his car won't start.
But that's not all. People are changing, becoming mindless killers. And worse, there are other things out there, lurking in the blackness. Monsters that should not exist.
Now Hayden, and a ragtag group of dazed survivors, must pull together to achieve the impossible.. stay alive.
Get ready for a heart pounding, hair raising, fight for survival that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Book one in the Remnants trilogy. Book two will be available Spring 2017.
When Hayden Stone, on the way to visit his brother in New York, makes a late night stop at a lonely gas station, he has no idea his life is about to change forever. After collapsing on the way back to his car, he wakes up to a frightening new world. No electricity, no TV, no internet. Even his car won't start.
But that's not all. People are changing, becoming mindless killers. And worse, there are other things out there, lurking in the blackness. Monsters that should not exist.
Now Hayden, and a ragtag group of dazed survivors, must pull together to achieve the impossible.. stay alive.
Get ready for a heart pounding, hair raising, fight for survival that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Book one in the Remnants trilogy. Book two will be available Spring 2017.
- GenresHorror
278 pages, ebook
Published January 19, 2016
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July 21, 2016
I've enjoyed Strong's short stories/novellas and wanted to see how he does in long form. Plus I do enjoy a good post apocalyptic story. And, after reading this, it seems that he is quite consistent despite the page count. He puts out solidly entertaining fairly original stories. Not great, but consistently good. What prevents this book in particular from achieving greatness are several things...the blandness of characters might be first and foremost, they are all perfectly nice individuals, but who wants to read about nice, it's so...unexciting. They just come across as an underdeveloped humorless bunch, no charisma or something. Maybe at part it's to do with their age, 26 and under. Anyway, the plot is something of a mash up...the world ends suddenly and at first seemingly via technological failure then zombies then nightmarish creatures then the story takes a positively scifi ish turn leaving the entire thing sequel ready and waiting, although I don't believe there ever was one. Things do get explained in the end, it is a self contained story, it just has an episodic vibe to it. Pacing is great, very dynamic, the narrative moves along very quickly, it entertains consistently, so it does make for a fun undemanding read. Strong's writing shows talent for story crafting and with more character work, his novels would really engage, there is a lot of potential, even as is it's still well worth the time. Plus the author seems like a really nice guy, really connecting with readers.
January 26, 2025
End of Times vs Apocalypse Now
I had no idea what to expect after reading Anthony M Strongs15 book series in John Decker Series but wow can I say hold your breath and don’t breathe until you are finished.
I just knew there had to be hope at the end of this story. So intense!
I had no idea what to expect after reading Anthony M Strongs15 book series in John Decker Series but wow can I say hold your breath and don’t breathe until you are finished.
I just knew there had to be hope at the end of this story. So intense!
June 5, 2022
Certainly not the first book I have read with this type of storyline but the author has a way of seeing things and a style of writing that catches you up and reels you right in and holds you tight, breathless. Many reviews of books state "could not put this one down" but in this case, I couldn't. I did tell myself several times, just a few pages more. That turned into a few chapters more and then ... I was done. I am very much looking forward to book 2. The main characters are written so believably and real that I am completely invested in their story. Especially when one is in dire straights. Does it work out?? I have to know.
July 23, 2022
Could not finish. Couldn't get very far into the book. It's one of those where the writer puts words on paper but doesn't stop to get into the scene and imagine it happening in real time. There are monsters, they are hunting for humans to eat, yet the characters spend time making noise before "sneaking" away? They kill a few of the monsters, but there are more nearby, they have to get away before alerting the other monsters to their presence, yet the writer has one character stop and sob on another character's shoulder? Are they both crazy? No, it's just another case of "words before plot".
June 6, 2022
NonStop Action!
I was afraid this was another Walking Dead rehash, but it’s a great first hand perspective of how normal people suddenly wake up to find a world without phones, tv, internet, and so many other technologies we take for granted. The story adds layer after layer of puzzles and odd events until you reach the end and are thrown for another totally unexpected twist. I’m going to read its sequel immediately—can’t wait to see where the story takes us next!
I was afraid this was another Walking Dead rehash, but it’s a great first hand perspective of how normal people suddenly wake up to find a world without phones, tv, internet, and so many other technologies we take for granted. The story adds layer after layer of puzzles and odd events until you reach the end and are thrown for another totally unexpected twist. I’m going to read its sequel immediately—can’t wait to see where the story takes us next!
March 8, 2024
Whilst I mostly enjoyed this story, despite it feeling rushed in places and the protagonists making questionable decisions, the lead character really grated on me. Judgemental and critical of anyone's ideas other than his own, I just couldn't care enough about him to want him to survive the apocalypse. So will I struggle through the sequel? Probably not, unless I hear he suffers a painful end. In which case, I'll gladly read all about it.
December 25, 2021
This is the first book of a two-part collection. I have seen enough zombie-like media, and I didn't feel that this book offered anything new. If you like this type of genre, you might enjoy this book. I think the second book might resolve questions left unanswered, but my interest level is not there.
June 5, 2022
Excellent
Not my usual reading Sci Fi post Apocalyptic but must admit found this book action packed and totally absorbing reading. Full of twist and turns keeping you on edge to the very end. Leaving you with the anticipation of more to come, have the next book ready so will be reading it soon. Highly recommended well worth the read
Not my usual reading Sci Fi post Apocalyptic but must admit found this book action packed and totally absorbing reading. Full of twist and turns keeping you on edge to the very end. Leaving you with the anticipation of more to come, have the next book ready so will be reading it soon. Highly recommended well worth the read
December 30, 2022
I didn't see this coming
I love Anthony Strong's characters (can you say John Decker?), his writing style that pulls the reader inside the story, the characters, and their lives. How he makes the unfathomable believable is a treasure. This book is no different. Read it. And prepare to realize you're either holding your breath or that your jaw has dropped.
I love Anthony Strong's characters (can you say John Decker?), his writing style that pulls the reader inside the story, the characters, and their lives. How he makes the unfathomable believable is a treasure. This book is no different. Read it. And prepare to realize you're either holding your breath or that your jaw has dropped.
November 1, 2021
Great book
What a he'll of a story. It blew my mind about three quarters of the way through. Mr Strong has an immense imagination. Great story and great characters. I recommend to all fiction lovers.
What a he'll of a story. It blew my mind about three quarters of the way through. Mr Strong has an immense imagination. Great story and great characters. I recommend to all fiction lovers.
February 10, 2022
Engaging story.
A good read, plausible characters that you can care about. The ending? is a bit deux ex machina, but it was completely unexpected, and takes the story in an entirely different direction. Recommended. Will more than likely purchase the second book when published .
A good read, plausible characters that you can care about. The ending? is a bit deux ex machina, but it was completely unexpected, and takes the story in an entirely different direction. Recommended. Will more than likely purchase the second book when published .
March 17, 2023
Hayden Stone is travelling to New York, when strange events send the earth into crisis, as people disappear and the power goes off. Trapped in a strange new world, Hayden and friends travel to New Haven looking for answers and salvation. Good story, with a twist at the end.
June 11, 2017
Where is the second book?
I really liked this book and all the characters. It was really fast paced.
I really liked this book and all the characters. It was really fast paced.
June 20, 2017
very awesome read
April 28, 2018
For a fairly new author, these books are well worth reading. This book was my first and I enjoyed it a great deal. Not my normal type of book, but I may switch genre's now.
October 24, 2021
Great first of two books
Story moves along at a nice pace keeping the ready engaged and providing good depth for the characters. Expecting second part to tie up loose ends.
Story moves along at a nice pace keeping the ready engaged and providing good depth for the characters. Expecting second part to tie up loose ends.
April 21, 2022
Another Great one
Okay, you can't fool me. This is clearly another John Decker story except he doesn't know who he is......at least I hope so !
Okay, you can't fool me. This is clearly another John Decker story except he doesn't know who he is......at least I hope so !
June 12, 2023
surprise read
Wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I did. Going to buy the next one right now. Highly recommend
Wasn’t expecting to like this as much as I did. Going to buy the next one right now. Highly recommend
July 24, 2023
Best sci-fi by a mile
Writing is engaging, story is fast paced with excellent character development. I could not put it down. Read it! You will be glad you did!
Writing is engaging, story is fast paced with excellent character development. I could not put it down. Read it! You will be glad you did!
November 30, 2025
Eerste deel van een reeks, genaamd Remnants. Niet slecht!
June 1, 2016
The world ended on a mild Tuesday…
With its break-neck pace and memorable characters, I was completely absorbed by this post-apocalyptic thriller. Creepy and disturbing, this take on zombies left me looking over my shoulder long after I turned the last page. It’s absolutely gory, but I didn’t find it to be gratuitous - I’ve never picked up a book about zombies or monsters or things that go bump in the night without a certain level of expectation that it won’t be all sweet scents and pretty colours. In this case, I found Anthony M Strong maintains a fair balance of graphic description without crossing the line to writing for sheer shock value.
With the suspense escalating as the motley crew of survivors make their way to New Haven, following the advice being sent to them in cryptic texts that appear to be from Hayden’s brother, I really wasn’t sure what to make of the abrupt change of direction in the last chapter. With everything I understood to be true profoundly shifted, the final twist left me more than a little anxious for another installment.
Please note I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
With its break-neck pace and memorable characters, I was completely absorbed by this post-apocalyptic thriller. Creepy and disturbing, this take on zombies left me looking over my shoulder long after I turned the last page. It’s absolutely gory, but I didn’t find it to be gratuitous - I’ve never picked up a book about zombies or monsters or things that go bump in the night without a certain level of expectation that it won’t be all sweet scents and pretty colours. In this case, I found Anthony M Strong maintains a fair balance of graphic description without crossing the line to writing for sheer shock value.
With the suspense escalating as the motley crew of survivors make their way to New Haven, following the advice being sent to them in cryptic texts that appear to be from Hayden’s brother, I really wasn’t sure what to make of the abrupt change of direction in the last chapter. With everything I understood to be true profoundly shifted, the final twist left me more than a little anxious for another installment.
Please note I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
June 22, 2016
This was a great book! I must confess that I battled to get into it, but once I passes chapter 10 I was fully stuck.
I love the suspense and action, it keeps you on your seat. And there were so many twist, just when you think they are all save, something else takes them by surprise.
This is not your normal end of the world book. I am not normally fan of these types of books, but this one was more about the people trying to survive then the actual 'crazies'.
LOVED IT!!!!!
I love the suspense and action, it keeps you on your seat. And there were so many twist, just when you think they are all save, something else takes them by surprise.
This is not your normal end of the world book. I am not normally fan of these types of books, but this one was more about the people trying to survive then the actual 'crazies'.
LOVED IT!!!!!
March 22, 2016
Good story with a surprising ending...
I liked it. I was really surprised by the ending but in a good way. Now I'm wondering if there's a Book 2???
I liked it. I was really surprised by the ending but in a good way. Now I'm wondering if there's a Book 2???
March 10, 2016
Great read
I love the book. Good writings. Loved how he tried to help others. I also loved the unexpected O'Henery style twist at the end.
I love the book. Good writings. Loved how he tried to help others. I also loved the unexpected O'Henery style twist at the end.
May 22, 2016
I really enjoyed this book. It was action-packed had a 'walking dead' feel but with an extra added monster - as if zombies aren't horrifying enough!
I would definitely recommend this book
I would definitely recommend this book
March 18, 2023
Couldn’t put it down
This story kept me on the edge of my seat. Well written, great twist. Don’t hesitate to spend time with this one
This story kept me on the edge of my seat. Well written, great twist. Don’t hesitate to spend time with this one
April 20, 2017
Which World¿
Great storyline, very interesting twist on the. "End of days apocalypse". Enjoyable reading, the characters are well defined, with a plot which keeps you turning pages.
Great storyline, very interesting twist on the. "End of days apocalypse". Enjoyable reading, the characters are well defined, with a plot which keeps you turning pages.
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