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Driver 8: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel
From USA Today bestselling author G. Michael Hopf comes a brutal journey through the ruins of a dead nation and one man who still drives the roads no one else will.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
Nineteen years after nuclear war burned the United States off the map, the cities are ash. What remains of the country is empty highway, poisoned ground, and the few places the fire missed.
Out of that wreckage, survivors built what they could. One settlement did more than survive. It thrived.
They call it The order, infrastructure, purpose. Every citizen is assigned a role. Fulfill it, and you belong. Fail, and you are cast out. At the top sits The Number One, who rules with an iron fist and calls it civilization.
The most coveted job—and the deadliest—is Driver. Drivers leave the walls. They ride the barren roads, scavenge the outer reaches, and bring back what the Collective needs to keep breathing.
Over the years, only one of them became a legend.
His name is Driver 8.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”
Nineteen years after nuclear war burned the United States off the map, the cities are ash. What remains of the country is empty highway, poisoned ground, and the few places the fire missed.
Out of that wreckage, survivors built what they could. One settlement did more than survive. It thrived.
They call it The order, infrastructure, purpose. Every citizen is assigned a role. Fulfill it, and you belong. Fail, and you are cast out. At the top sits The Number One, who rules with an iron fist and calls it civilization.
The most coveted job—and the deadliest—is Driver. Drivers leave the walls. They ride the barren roads, scavenge the outer reaches, and bring back what the Collective needs to keep breathing.
Over the years, only one of them became a legend.
His name is Driver 8.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2017
About the author
G. Michael Hopf
49 books257 followersG. Michael Hopf is a USA Today bestselling author of almost forty books including the international bestselling post-apocalyptic series, THE NEW WORLD. He has made a prominent name for himself in both the post-apocalyptic and western genres. To date he has sold over one million copies of his books worldwide and many of his works have been translated into German, French and Spanish. He is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps and currently is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Beyond The Fray Publishing, where he oversees the daily operations of the company.
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December 29, 2017
Five Solid Stars
I've found another outstanding author writing the type of stories I'm always on the hunt for.
Driver 8 is an outstanding read - vivid Post Apocalyptic world intricately weaved into the wasteland of various individuals and groups trying to survive.
I'm now a huge fan of Author G. Michael Hopf.
I've been a fiend of post Apocalyptic, lawless wasteland, futuristic survival fiction for many years.some of my all time favorites are Lucas Bale, Sam Sisivath, Nick Cole and now G.Michael Hopf has been added to my list of authors to follow and support.
I've found another outstanding author writing the type of stories I'm always on the hunt for.
Driver 8 is an outstanding read - vivid Post Apocalyptic world intricately weaved into the wasteland of various individuals and groups trying to survive.
I'm now a huge fan of Author G. Michael Hopf.
I've been a fiend of post Apocalyptic, lawless wasteland, futuristic survival fiction for many years.some of my all time favorites are Lucas Bale, Sam Sisivath, Nick Cole and now G.Michael Hopf has been added to my list of authors to follow and support.
November 15, 2017
I started and finished this book in one day. There was no way I could walk way away from this story. While reading, I thought I wouldn't read the next one because I didn't want what I read stuck in my head. That's not going to happen. The story line is just too good. Best book I've read in a long time.
November 15, 2017
I liked it...
I would recommend this book. The protagonist made some pretty serious errors in character judgement, but I see why the author had to do that. Make him a little stupid, I mean. It made me almost stop reading. But, I will read the next in the series.
I would recommend this book. The protagonist made some pretty serious errors in character judgement, but I see why the author had to do that. Make him a little stupid, I mean. It made me almost stop reading. But, I will read the next in the series.
November 26, 2017
Great Book.
I really enjoyed this book. I read it on Kindle. There were a few errors in the book. Not sure if that is from the transfer to Kindle or the author. Either way the book was great.
I really enjoyed this book. I read it on Kindle. There were a few errors in the book. Not sure if that is from the transfer to Kindle or the author. Either way the book was great.
August 8, 2018
G. Michael Hopf at his best
This book was full of action and twists and turns. Great characters that you don't want to give up on. Heart pounding suspense. I didn't want to put it down. Exciting and interesting. Do yourself a favor and read this story.
This book was full of action and twists and turns. Great characters that you don't want to give up on. Heart pounding suspense. I didn't want to put it down. Exciting and interesting. Do yourself a favor and read this story.
December 22, 2018
I started reading this book not realizing it was first in a series. I wondered why I was so close to the end with no visible resolution approaching. Good book with a couple of twists but I don't do series books so I guess I'll never know what happened...bummer!
February 27, 2019
Need more now
Excellent book, can’t wait to see where it goes. Driver 8 is the man, hardened but still human. He has s code and taking care of people is still a priority when humanity has devolved into degenerates and slavers. Looking forward to book 2.
Excellent book, can’t wait to see where it goes. Driver 8 is the man, hardened but still human. He has s code and taking care of people is still a priority when humanity has devolved into degenerates and slavers. Looking forward to book 2.
November 13, 2017
Hopf delivers again. Looking forward to the next one !
November 15, 2017
Good fun
A little clichéd in parts but real good fun to read. Will definitely read part 2 when it comes out
A little clichéd in parts but real good fun to read. Will definitely read part 2 when it comes out
February 14, 2018
Can't wait for the next book.
July 6, 2018
Excellent writing.
July 22, 2018
Good start to a new series, but each event was a bit too predictable...until the very end.
August 16, 2018
One heckuva ride!
If you want a non stop action packed ride, this book is for you. This book grabs you by the guts and the feels, so enjoy the hero and hate the bad guys!
If you want a non stop action packed ride, this book is for you. This book grabs you by the guts and the feels, so enjoy the hero and hate the bad guys!
May 3, 2019
A really good read by G. Michael Hopf! I highly recommend this one.
February 26, 2024
A good concept but not the best execution. The world building was interesting and I was interested in Driver Eight but the writing is pretty mediocre, enough that I couldn't finish it. DNF at 30%.
January 5, 2025
If you read higher than a grade 4 reading level skip this book.
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