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Blackout
Five strangers wake up in a town stricken by an unknown apocalyptic event. They have no memory. Forced to figure out who they are and how they got there, they soon discover all is not what it seems, and now they must fight to stay alive while trying to find a way to escape. A powerful tale of survival, hope and human courage.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 30, 2017
156 people are currently reading
432 people want to read
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Jack Hunt
116 books405 followersJack Hunt is the international bestselling author of over seventy thriller novels. He's been ranked #1 in the Amazon charts in multiple thriller, mystery, crime, and science fiction genres. He's also been named a Kindle Unlimited All-Star. He's married with two children. Jack lives on the East coast of North America.
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September 19, 2017
Wow
I first have to say Mr Hunt you are an awesome writer. I was intrigued from the first pages of the amnesia spread amongst 5 people, thinking that they were in a plane accident. Only to find that did not figure in being as the Dr, nurses, and other characters knew them by name.
I was taken into the story and through the descriptions given by Mr. Hunt was able to imagine the hospital, the grounds, even the water that surrounds the island they live on. From the concussion of amnesia to the last door opening I was held to reading of each page I turned. I have already recommended to a sister and a friend to read this.
I look forward to reading more of Mr Hunts books.
I first have to say Mr Hunt you are an awesome writer. I was intrigued from the first pages of the amnesia spread amongst 5 people, thinking that they were in a plane accident. Only to find that did not figure in being as the Dr, nurses, and other characters knew them by name.
I was taken into the story and through the descriptions given by Mr. Hunt was able to imagine the hospital, the grounds, even the water that surrounds the island they live on. From the concussion of amnesia to the last door opening I was held to reading of each page I turned. I have already recommended to a sister and a friend to read this.
I look forward to reading more of Mr Hunts books.
September 11, 2017
No Reward
As always, Mr. Hunt's books are well written, he knows how to write gripping stories. But, after the reader invests his mind and time, there is no reward of getting the questions answered. The end reveals little more than the beginning in this Sci Fi story, it only hints at being apocalyptic. All negative aside, I read this book from start to finish in one day. It was gripping and thought provoking. With all of those unanswered questions about the storyline, I fully expect there to be a sequel.
As always, Mr. Hunt's books are well written, he knows how to write gripping stories. But, after the reader invests his mind and time, there is no reward of getting the questions answered. The end reveals little more than the beginning in this Sci Fi story, it only hints at being apocalyptic. All negative aside, I read this book from start to finish in one day. It was gripping and thought provoking. With all of those unanswered questions about the storyline, I fully expect there to be a sequel.
June 18, 2018
This is a very different story which made it a lot of fun. You don't ever learn a lot about the disaster that has already occurred, but the mystery unfolds nicely as the characters who wake up with no memory try to figure out what is going on. I do think the length of time in stasis would have caused muscles to atrophy and they would not have been mobile so fast. The ending was almost a bit anti-climatic and I would rather have seen what they found when they went out. All in all a fun book to read.
July 5, 2019
Good
This book is a very different storyline. In some ways it does address the treatment of the mentally ill and how our society deals with it or should I say DOES NOT. Often the mentally ill are placed in the hands of psychotic brutal abusive people who abuse them, rape them treat them savagely. Hopefully one day mental will be treated the same as with other illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes or cancer. You do not see a cancer patient being beaten or locked in solitaire. A mind left to wander alone will turn upon itself and destroys itself.
This book is a very different storyline. In some ways it does address the treatment of the mentally ill and how our society deals with it or should I say DOES NOT. Often the mentally ill are placed in the hands of psychotic brutal abusive people who abuse them, rape them treat them savagely. Hopefully one day mental will be treated the same as with other illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes or cancer. You do not see a cancer patient being beaten or locked in solitaire. A mind left to wander alone will turn upon itself and destroys itself.
March 24, 2018
A Surprising View of a Post Apocalyptic World
This book really surprised me. The story was believable with today's technology but the ending was a shocker. I read about 150 books a year of many genres but this book surprised me. Jack Hunt is a very creative writer. I enjoyed this because it is different. I hope you do too.
This book really surprised me. The story was believable with today's technology but the ending was a shocker. I read about 150 books a year of many genres but this book surprised me. Jack Hunt is a very creative writer. I enjoyed this because it is different. I hope you do too.
September 13, 2017
A diff apocalypse...
When you begin this book you would never know that an "event" had taken place.
Jake, Lindsay, Michael, Tess, & Eli all awaken by the side of the lake, cold ,wet and not knowing where they are or even who they are.
When you begin this book you would never know that an "event" had taken place.
Jake, Lindsay, Michael, Tess, & Eli all awaken by the side of the lake, cold ,wet and not knowing where they are or even who they are.
September 28, 2017
Crazy story
Whoa!!!!!! This book is deep. It will keep your brain working trying to figure out what is real and what isn't. It kept me on the edge. I didn't expect the ending that came but it was good. Very nicely done
Whoa!!!!!! This book is deep. It will keep your brain working trying to figure out what is real and what isn't. It kept me on the edge. I didn't expect the ending that came but it was good. Very nicely done
November 1, 2017
A different kind of post-apocalypse book. It's....wow. I would think I had everything figured out, then the world went upside down and made a left turn. Very intriguing, very thought provoking. Definitely recommended.
November 5, 2017
Entertaining
I chose 5 stars because this book kept me entertained and highly interested the whole time. Great horror/thriller book. I'd recommend anyone who enjoys a syfi mystery to read this.
I chose 5 stars because this book kept me entertained and highly interested the whole time. Great horror/thriller book. I'd recommend anyone who enjoys a syfi mystery to read this.
October 23, 2018
Amazing future novel
While I'm not a big psychological drama guy, this was exciting and suspenseful thru out the entire book
The camouflaged reasoning behind the survival of the 5 is amazing
While I'm not a big psychological drama guy, this was exciting and suspenseful thru out the entire book
The camouflaged reasoning behind the survival of the 5 is amazing
May 6, 2025
This one was very intriguing. I had no idea what was going on until the very end. A mystery well written. Very mind altering read. I wasn't expecting this from Mr. Hunt, and it was quite entertaining. At the end of the story, I wasn't quite sure if I knew who I really was.
October 15, 2017
Interesting
This definitely has a few twist and turns. Full of action. Wouldn't have guessed it. Going to read another one.
This definitely has a few twist and turns. Full of action. Wouldn't have guessed it. Going to read another one.
November 7, 2017
Entertaining and different
Enjoyed reading this book. Thought I had the mystery figured out but was surprised by the ending. Will definitely look for more books by this author.
Enjoyed reading this book. Thought I had the mystery figured out but was surprised by the ending. Will definitely look for more books by this author.
January 6, 2018
Great
Highly recommended. Great premise, characters, and setting. Lots of twists and turns. Definitely worth a look for anyone interested in this type of thriller
Highly recommended. Great premise, characters, and setting. Lots of twists and turns. Definitely worth a look for anyone interested in this type of thriller
January 21, 2018
Great story
Really enjoyed this fast paced tale, very psychological and intriguing sci-fi apocalyptic oriented. I hope for a follow up, to find out what happens next!
Really enjoyed this fast paced tale, very psychological and intriguing sci-fi apocalyptic oriented. I hope for a follow up, to find out what happens next!
November 11, 2018
Left me wanting more! Loved it!
Kept me guessing throughout the who!e book. A definite seat gripper! I'm waiting for a sequel.love how the characters developed.
Kept me guessing throughout the who!e book. A definite seat gripper! I'm waiting for a sequel.love how the characters developed.
May 9, 2019
Blackout review
Blackout is a post apocalyptic survival book written by author Jack Hunt. It is an unusual story for this genre with many twists and turns.
Blackout is a post apocalyptic survival book written by author Jack Hunt. It is an unusual story for this genre with many twists and turns.
January 3, 2024
Awesome
Have read a few of Mr Hunt's stand alone novels. I gobble them each up in two sittings. All very original. Hard to put down. Great endings.
Have read a few of Mr Hunt's stand alone novels. I gobble them each up in two sittings. All very original. Hard to put down. Great endings.
December 9, 2025
wow!
Fully recommend. The ending surprised me and I am almost never surprised. Wish it was a series! Looking for more Jack Hunt books now. Bravo, Mr. Hunt!
Fully recommend. The ending surprised me and I am almost never surprised. Wish it was a series! Looking for more Jack Hunt books now. Bravo, Mr. Hunt!
February 1, 2022
This was not my kind of story. Seemed like 250+ pages of intense violence and bloody, gruesome murders with an unsatisfying final answer to what happened to the main characters and why. I felt like it was all for nothing in the end.
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