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Forsaken World #2
Coming of Age
When a meteor released a bacterium that caused the dead to rise, the world Ian and Lance knew was turned upside down. Forced to flee from the sulfurous Stinkers, the teenagers narrowly avoided their own demise on the way to an isolated cabin. With their parents lost to contact, the boys must lead their battered group in survival.
As the stench of death draws closer, Lance and Ian will face their most difficult challenge yet: a murderous gang of powerful thugs. With new threats looming, the boys must use every trick up their sleeves. But with little life experience, and no adult to turn to, will our heroes successfully endure the heavy mantle of leadership, or will they become the next victims in this forsaken world?
As the stench of death draws closer, Lance and Ian will face their most difficult challenge yet: a murderous gang of powerful thugs. With new threats looming, the boys must use every trick up their sleeves. But with little life experience, and no adult to turn to, will our heroes successfully endure the heavy mantle of leadership, or will they become the next victims in this forsaken world?
389 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 13, 2016
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About the author
Thomas A. Watson
54 books208 followers Thomas A Watson was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, in 1970, and grew up in Doyline, Louisiana and Grenada, Mississippi. He was the assistant manager of W.C. Plastics in Grenada Mississippi for several years before joining the U.S Army, he was stationed at Bad Hersfeld, Germany. After serving fours years in the Army, he returned to W.C. Plastics where he was the acting manager for four years.
He attended Holmes Community College in the evenings while working at W.C Plastics, taking core classes. He moved back to Bossier City area to be closer to his and his wife's family and attended Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working 10 years as an emergency room nurse in and around Shreveport, he and his wife and two children, moved to Missoula, Montana.
Watson, meet his wife Tina in Grenada, Mississippi, they will celebrate 25 years of marriage in May of 2015. They have three children, Nicholas, Khristian and Phillip. Watson, penned his first book in January of 2012, after moving to Missoula, Montana. His parents, Larry Watson and Kay Boykin, instilled the love of reading at a very early age. He has read and enjoyed most genres. His first published book Blue Plague: The Fall was released on Amazon and Createspace in August 2012.
Watson, signed a publishing contract with Winlock Press a division of Permuted Press in December of 2014. His Blue Plague series and Dark Titan series will be re-released in 2015 under Winlock Press.
Also in 2015 from Amazon self-publishing, his newest Thanos: Dawn of Man, a fantasy series.
He attended Holmes Community College in the evenings while working at W.C Plastics, taking core classes. He moved back to Bossier City area to be closer to his and his wife's family and attended Northwestern State University in Shreveport, Louisiana, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After working 10 years as an emergency room nurse in and around Shreveport, he and his wife and two children, moved to Missoula, Montana.
Watson, meet his wife Tina in Grenada, Mississippi, they will celebrate 25 years of marriage in May of 2015. They have three children, Nicholas, Khristian and Phillip. Watson, penned his first book in January of 2012, after moving to Missoula, Montana. His parents, Larry Watson and Kay Boykin, instilled the love of reading at a very early age. He has read and enjoyed most genres. His first published book Blue Plague: The Fall was released on Amazon and Createspace in August 2012.
Watson, signed a publishing contract with Winlock Press a division of Permuted Press in December of 2014. His Blue Plague series and Dark Titan series will be re-released in 2015 under Winlock Press.
Also in 2015 from Amazon self-publishing, his newest Thanos: Dawn of Man, a fantasy series.
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September 29, 2020
Loving this series. By this point, I'm emotionally invested in seeing how things work out between Ian and Jenifer, and Lance and Lilly. Also interesting to hear how the parents are doing on their trek overland after the boat ride from Hawaii. I love how Watson throws in such interesting activities in his stories. In this case, hearing about the boys' deeds is just classic. Makes me wish I'd been a bit more deliberate when I was younger.
April 6, 2018
Forsaken World
Thomas Watson, I love this series so could you please hurry with the next book! I really need to find out what Ian, Lance and the girls are up to and if their parents are going to safely make it home. I rate this whole series with five stars but I would give it lots more if I could, that is how much I have enjoyed reading 📚 this book.
Thomas Watson, I love this series so could you please hurry with the next book! I really need to find out what Ian, Lance and the girls are up to and if their parents are going to safely make it home. I rate this whole series with five stars but I would give it lots more if I could, that is how much I have enjoyed reading 📚 this book.
March 5, 2019
A really fun read. The plot is very believable, unlike a lot of Post Ap books. This was a well written and at times a suspenseful plot. I loved the characters even though they are quite young teens. Everything about this book was credible. I am looking forward to reading the 3rd book.
April 14, 2021
A surprisingly good story!
I have enjoyed this series and find myself chuckling at Lance and Ian. They represent what every 13 year old boy wishes he was. Can't wait to read the next book..
I have enjoyed this series and find myself chuckling at Lance and Ian. They represent what every 13 year old boy wishes he was. Can't wait to read the next book..
August 5, 2017
Great book just as good as first one
Great book just as good as the first one in this series it's a page turner I really enjoyed this Arthur's writing style
Great book just as good as the first one in this series it's a page turner I really enjoyed this Arthur's writing style
June 15, 2018
Excellent
Would absolutely read again! Excellent series with some funny characters! Can't wait to get some more of Ian and Lance
Would absolutely read again! Excellent series with some funny characters! Can't wait to get some more of Ian and Lance
January 2, 2021
An amazing read from start to finish, left me wanting more. I was hooked from book 1, and loved the characters, and some of the 'deeds' by Lance and Ian were diabolically genious!
January 26, 2021
Get your man card out.
The boys are at it again. What will they think of next? Surviving the end of the world and kicking butt!
The boys are at it again. What will they think of next? Surviving the end of the world and kicking butt!
March 22, 2021
DANG! Awesome!
Thomas A Watson is up there on my list of authors to follow. I love what he is doing with the kids and NIW the parents. I can't wait to read the next book.
Thomas A Watson is up there on my list of authors to follow. I love what he is doing with the kids and NIW the parents. I can't wait to read the next book.
September 17, 2021
Entertaining
Great story line. Hope that these people all make a reunion with their families. They have endured a lot so far.
Great story line. Hope that these people all make a reunion with their families. They have endured a lot so far.
January 27, 2020
A good follow up to book 1. Characters evolve and it goes to prove what can be done by kids when faced with adversity.
June 3, 2017
An incredible sequel to the first book, 'Innocence Lost'.
Lance, Ian, Jennifer and the other kids are trying their best to fortify their home from the ongoing threat. Their parents are far away, but all cling to the hopes that they will be reunited.
The obstacles and challenges that they faced in the first book were just on their way to the veritable fortress of a cabin. The threats have now passed....or have they?
The reactions and behavior of basic humans will test everything that these teens thought they knew. The resulting 'humanity' will astonish them in its depravity and show the stuff of nightmares..... Can they continue in their proactive defenses and outwit their threats? Will an outsider end up breaching their sanctuary?
A great story that kept me on the end of my seat! Definitely a lot of humor from a 'younger generation' of characters. I can't wait for the third book to come out in 2017. Very well done!
Lance, Ian, Jennifer and the other kids are trying their best to fortify their home from the ongoing threat. Their parents are far away, but all cling to the hopes that they will be reunited.
The obstacles and challenges that they faced in the first book were just on their way to the veritable fortress of a cabin. The threats have now passed....or have they?
The reactions and behavior of basic humans will test everything that these teens thought they knew. The resulting 'humanity' will astonish them in its depravity and show the stuff of nightmares..... Can they continue in their proactive defenses and outwit their threats? Will an outsider end up breaching their sanctuary?
A great story that kept me on the end of my seat! Definitely a lot of humor from a 'younger generation' of characters. I can't wait for the third book to come out in 2017. Very well done!
June 25, 2016
Well Done! Again!
I admit....I was sketchy about this series... I couldn't believe this series could live up to the blue plague series Mr. Watson wrote... I was wrong.... Now I am anxiously awaiting for the next book... Well done Mr. Watson! I enjoyed the personalities of your characters... The story line gets better and better leaving the reader in anticipation of what happens next... I was never bored and found myself put out when I had to put my kindle down to get ready for work....
I admit....I was sketchy about this series... I couldn't believe this series could live up to the blue plague series Mr. Watson wrote... I was wrong.... Now I am anxiously awaiting for the next book... Well done Mr. Watson! I enjoyed the personalities of your characters... The story line gets better and better leaving the reader in anticipation of what happens next... I was never bored and found myself put out when I had to put my kindle down to get ready for work....
November 13, 2020
For much of the book, not much really happens. The apocalypse is kind of beside the point in lieu of the constant chatter of these kids. Jennifer is obsessed with not being a full partner of the group and the boys think of little else than boobs. I really wanted to put these guys in timeout. Some of the best parts were the diabolical "pranks" they pulled on the gang. Unfortunately, this book ended with the parents on their journey so now I may want to see what happens.
December 2, 2016
I 're
If you like the Zombie genre then this is a must read! The plot is well developed as are the characters, the young teens find time for intended and unintended humor in the mist of their chaotic world. I highly recommend this book and most especially this great author; I've read all his books and don't know which ones I like better :).
If you like the Zombie genre then this is a must read! The plot is well developed as are the characters, the young teens find time for intended and unintended humor in the mist of their chaotic world. I highly recommend this book and most especially this great author; I've read all his books and don't know which ones I like better :).
December 16, 2016
What an absolute funny, terrifying series
These teenagers thrust in an apocalyptic nightmare, do it better than any adult. I love these characters. I cannot wait till the next installment in the series.
These teenagers thrust in an apocalyptic nightmare, do it better than any adult. I love these characters. I cannot wait till the next installment in the series.
December 30, 2020
Lance, Ian and the gang continue to amuse while surviving and carving out a new life for those that they love. I thouroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to absolutely everyone!!! Young and old should read this series.
June 16, 2016
Loved it!
Loved following the progress they are making. The little ones are so adorable. Loved the twists and cannot wait for the next book.
Loved following the progress they are making. The little ones are so adorable. Loved the twists and cannot wait for the next book.
June 17, 2016
Hmm
Good. I think it needed more. More about their parents, an more interaction with the outside world. Suspicious of Lilly. We have to wait till next year? Uggggg
Good. I think it needed more. More about their parents, an more interaction with the outside world. Suspicious of Lilly. We have to wait till next year? Uggggg
June 26, 2016
Great
The rating I gave is because it's an awesome read and keeps you intrigued. Wish the next one was out already.
The rating I gave is because it's an awesome read and keeps you intrigued. Wish the next one was out already.
July 21, 2016
Excellent!
I read both books in the series and thoroughly enjoyed myself. You can't go wrong here - buy, sit down and lose yourself in a great pair of books.
I read both books in the series and thoroughly enjoyed myself. You can't go wrong here - buy, sit down and lose yourself in a great pair of books.
August 4, 2016
Great sequel! I enjoyed this book and am looking forward to the next one!! Recommended!!
June 23, 2017
Another sleepless night
The boys are back. The girls have a few things to teach them too. The story keeps getting better, hopefully the next will be out soon.
The boys are back. The girls have a few things to teach them too. The story keeps getting better, hopefully the next will be out soon.
May 13, 2025
Awesome book!
This series is amazing! I love seeing the growth of the characters and everything that they learn on their own to survive!
This series is amazing! I love seeing the growth of the characters and everything that they learn on their own to survive!
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