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Without #2
The Fall
Laws of man don’t exist anymore. The law of nature is the only rule. There is no punishment for those who prey on the weak and unprepared. There are no consequences for taking a life.
Out there on the road what people carry on their backs or in their pockets is more valuable than their lives. It’s easier to steal from the dead. It’s just the way things are now.
When I escaped Atlanta after the power died, I thought the only way I would survive was to be on my own. I was wrong. I did survive long enough to find them – to find her. They gave me a reason to keep fighting. They gave me a place to call home. When you have something worth taking, others will come for it. They always come for it.
We have to leave our town in order to save it. We have to leave the ones we love in order to protect them. We will be the punishment. We are the consequences.
Out there on the road what people carry on their backs or in their pockets is more valuable than their lives. It’s easier to steal from the dead. It’s just the way things are now.
When I escaped Atlanta after the power died, I thought the only way I would survive was to be on my own. I was wrong. I did survive long enough to find them – to find her. They gave me a reason to keep fighting. They gave me a place to call home. When you have something worth taking, others will come for it. They always come for it.
We have to leave our town in order to save it. We have to leave the ones we love in order to protect them. We will be the punishment. We are the consequences.
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Published November 16, 2016
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December 4, 2016
The Fall (Without 2) picks up about 2 and a half months after the first book finishes. Henry, our main character, is back again, only this time, we don’t have to wait til the last word of the book to know his name. With his newfound friends and family, he has made himself a home in Stevenson, Alabama. It’s been 5 months since all electrical devices came to a dead stop, and everyone was thrown back into the 19th century. If that wasn’t bad enough, mother nature has declared war with cannon ball sized hail, hellacious lightning, subzero temperatures, among many, many other obstacles. Thankfully, they’ve now had time to notice the subtle shift in the air, and usually have a few minutes warning before nature decides to cast it’s wrath on the earth. Life is hard, but they’ve pulled together, along with Scottsboro and Bridgeport, and have managed to keep everyone in the towns safe from refugees and looters, as well as other undesirables...that is, until they come across a military group, made up of more militia than true soldiers. Now they need to risk their lives to make the trek to where the majority of them are stationed, risking their lives, and leaving loved ones behind. Just to find out what the groups intentions are, and determine whether their community is truly safe.
As we all know, the best made plans often go awry. Now Henry, faced with loss, death, revenge, and protecting his friends and family, has to make a decision on who to trust, all based off of a 30 second conversation with a gun to his back. What could possibly go wrong?
I warned you, E.E. Borton was a author to watch out for, and I wasn’t kidding. In his first three books (Abomination, Suffer, Without) you see a dramatic change in not just his writing confidence, but in his style. He tried putting humor in those first three, where it just didn’t belong. Dark humor is GREAT, but trying to describe a horrific death humorously just didn’t work. He got away from that in this book (and his 4th, Suffer 2, as well) and leaves the humor to conversations between characters to lighten up the mood. MUCH BETTER.
Borton is incredibly descriptive, without getting boring, you pick up detailed information from the story line, instead of going through a ton of tedious backstory/description. I know authors that can write chapters on just description, and it takes so much away from the pace of the story. Borton doesn’t do that, and he still manages to make you feel like you know the characters, like you’re right there with them. I’m not gonna lie. Viscerally, he got *ME* near the end there, that’s damn near impossible, so, once again, I’m super impressed and can’t wait to see what’s next!
As we all know, the best made plans often go awry. Now Henry, faced with loss, death, revenge, and protecting his friends and family, has to make a decision on who to trust, all based off of a 30 second conversation with a gun to his back. What could possibly go wrong?
I warned you, E.E. Borton was a author to watch out for, and I wasn’t kidding. In his first three books (Abomination, Suffer, Without) you see a dramatic change in not just his writing confidence, but in his style. He tried putting humor in those first three, where it just didn’t belong. Dark humor is GREAT, but trying to describe a horrific death humorously just didn’t work. He got away from that in this book (and his 4th, Suffer 2, as well) and leaves the humor to conversations between characters to lighten up the mood. MUCH BETTER.
Borton is incredibly descriptive, without getting boring, you pick up detailed information from the story line, instead of going through a ton of tedious backstory/description. I know authors that can write chapters on just description, and it takes so much away from the pace of the story. Borton doesn’t do that, and he still manages to make you feel like you know the characters, like you’re right there with them. I’m not gonna lie. Viscerally, he got *ME* near the end there, that’s damn near impossible, so, once again, I’m super impressed and can’t wait to see what’s next!
December 26, 2016
Even better than the first
Great read ding. Usually number two isn't as good as number one. Well EE Borton does it again!!! But even better! Thank you for a fantastic read! This will go in my awesome list. Highly recommend reading.
Great read ding. Usually number two isn't as good as number one. Well EE Borton does it again!!! But even better! Thank you for a fantastic read! This will go in my awesome list. Highly recommend reading.
February 13, 2025
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The Beginning is Boring and Rushed. This Book Doesn't Show or Explain the Dire Circumstances in a Convincing way.
There are Way too many of these Post Apocalyptic Books most are Boring and rip-offs of other much Better Books. This one is too Bad to be an actual Rip-off of another Book other than the Circumstances and the Bad Genes Cliques.
Boring Beginning to Mass Violence... None of the Characters are Fleshed Out they are Cardboard. Bland Describes this Book. Forget Realistic.
The Beginning is Boring and Rushed. This Book Doesn't Show or Explain the Dire Circumstances in a Convincing way.
There are Way too many of these Post Apocalyptic Books most are Boring and rip-offs of other much Better Books. This one is too Bad to be an actual Rip-off of another Book other than the Circumstances and the Bad Genes Cliques.
Boring Beginning to Mass Violence... None of the Characters are Fleshed Out they are Cardboard. Bland Describes this Book. Forget Realistic.
June 21, 2017
Better than book 1
If anything I believe E.E. Borton has truly outdone himself with this book. While I really enjoyed the first one, in this one the characters just seem to grow within themselves and the storyline takes on something else. Henry becomes someone I would never have considered him to be, but his new role really makes him shine. The rest of his little 'army group' really shine in their roles too. Highly recommend checking out this series
If anything I believe E.E. Borton has truly outdone himself with this book. While I really enjoyed the first one, in this one the characters just seem to grow within themselves and the storyline takes on something else. Henry becomes someone I would never have considered him to be, but his new role really makes him shine. The rest of his little 'army group' really shine in their roles too. Highly recommend checking out this series
September 4, 2017
Without family we are truly alone.
This is the best thing I have ever read. Even if the world falls apart you need to have something to live for. Henry had been through so much, but his family was always there for him. What a awesome series, those characters seem to sleep of the pages. I truly love this story. Sincerely Deb3d
This is the best thing I have ever read. Even if the world falls apart you need to have something to live for. Henry had been through so much, but his family was always there for him. What a awesome series, those characters seem to sleep of the pages. I truly love this story. Sincerely Deb3d
November 22, 2017
Action and Adventure
Set aside a block of time before you start this book. You won’t be able to stop. The bad guys are not spared and there are lots of them. I highly recommend this final book. Now I want another maybe more about J.D. and Tucker, please. Or write a book about the missing brother returning home. Anything!
Set aside a block of time before you start this book. You won’t be able to stop. The bad guys are not spared and there are lots of them. I highly recommend this final book. Now I want another maybe more about J.D. and Tucker, please. Or write a book about the missing brother returning home. Anything!
September 15, 2018
Battles
I thought both of your Without books were outstanding. I felt there was way too much of using the Lord's name to curse. Really, man, aren't there about a million other words you could use?
I thought both of your Without books were outstanding. I felt there was way too much of using the Lord's name to curse. Really, man, aren't there about a million other words you could use?
September 26, 2017
Excellent book. If you like apocolyptic
This was even better than the first book. Great character development and lots of action. Will read more by this author.
This was even better than the first book. Great character development and lots of action. Will read more by this author.
October 17, 2017
Excellent series!
February 10, 2020
Excellent
Read the first book and loved it so had to buy the second. It was just as good, great characters and storyline. Really hoping that there might be a third.
Read the first book and loved it so had to buy the second. It was just as good, great characters and storyline. Really hoping that there might be a third.
January 8, 2017
Excellent sequel....
Excellent addition to the first book. I love a good story and the author has absolutely delivered.
The storyline is good (I love the mother nature aspect) and the characters are written so well I expect them to talk to me!
Enjoyed these books tremendously! Dare we hope for another?
Excellent addition to the first book. I love a good story and the author has absolutely delivered.
The storyline is good (I love the mother nature aspect) and the characters are written so well I expect them to talk to me!
Enjoyed these books tremendously! Dare we hope for another?
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