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The Midnight Book Club #5
Six Bullets
WHEN THERE IS NO REASON LEFT TO LIVE, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR LAST SIX BULLETS?
The end of civilization arrived in the form of a giant asteroid thirteen months ago. For Burt James, a survivalist, it was not a complete surprise. He'd spent much of his adult life prepping for such a catastrophe. Consequently, while the majority of the population scoured the post-apocalyptic landscape for water and food, regressing into primitive killers, he bunkered down in his fortified hilltop home in a small town in the middle of the Australian Outback. But now he's out of food and down to his last six bullets, and he will have to make the most difficult choice of his life.
The end of civilization arrived in the form of a giant asteroid thirteen months ago. For Burt James, a survivalist, it was not a complete surprise. He'd spent much of his adult life prepping for such a catastrophe. Consequently, while the majority of the population scoured the post-apocalyptic landscape for water and food, regressing into primitive killers, he bunkered down in his fortified hilltop home in a small town in the middle of the Australian Outback. But now he's out of food and down to his last six bullets, and he will have to make the most difficult choice of his life.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2017
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About the author
Jeremy Bates
47 books1,841 followersUSA TODAY and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates has written over twenty novels and novellas, selling more than one million copies worldwide. His work has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film and television by major studios. Midwest Book Review has likened his storytelling to that of Stephen King and Joe Lansdale, calling him a "master of the art." Bates is a KDP Select All-Star and the recipient of the Australian Shadows Award and the Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book honors chosen by readers.
His latest novel, *The No-End House*, is a standalone horror story set in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, where a pair of volunteers must navigate nine mysterious rooms in a sinister house. Scheduled for release by Kensington Publishing in July 2025, it’s a chilling tale of survival and escape.
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His latest novel, *The No-End House*, is a standalone horror story set in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, where a pair of volunteers must navigate nine mysterious rooms in a sinister house. Scheduled for release by Kensington Publishing in July 2025, it’s a chilling tale of survival and escape.
Visit Amazon to get DENISOVANS for a special release-date price now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0F...
Also, MOUNTAIN OF THE DEAD is currently only $0.99 in a limited-time deal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KW3N72
Finally, visit Jeremy’s website to receive a free copy of *Black Canyon*, winner of the Lou Allin Memorial Award.
https://www.jeremybatesbooks.com
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November 3, 2025
Right to the point, a quick end-of-the-world dystopian read, not bad and I’ll check out more from this author.
January 26, 2021
Jeremy Bates always provides a very reliable sort of entertainment. This short novella is no exception. I’ve read a bunch of his Midnight Book Club series, usually around midnight, in fact. They are all thrillers, though Bates hops genres, so this one’s a science fiction apocalypse survival story. An asteroid made quick work of civilization as we know it, but the protagonist of Six Bullets is getting by, reaping the fruits of being a prepper in the beforeworld. Canned food and an arsenal go a long way, even with two kids to take care of. Burt has way more than six bullets to begin with, but what really makes the situation work for him is his three set in stone rules, brutal, but effective. It’s only once he ignores one of those rules for personal reasons that his situation quickly gets out of control and he finds himself down to the impossible choices.
Pretty good story, well paced, character driven, appropriately dark, delivered like so many survival tales epistolary style through Burt’s diary. Oh Burt, you tried, you really did, you’ve made yourself tough and mean and brutal, but the world will always outdo you on all those accounts given a chance, asteroid or not. Made for an entertaining quick read, though. Now let’s get NASA some more funding, seriously. Someone needs to watch the skies.
Pretty good story, well paced, character driven, appropriately dark, delivered like so many survival tales epistolary style through Burt’s diary. Oh Burt, you tried, you really did, you’ve made yourself tough and mean and brutal, but the world will always outdo you on all those accounts given a chance, asteroid or not. Made for an entertaining quick read, though. Now let’s get NASA some more funding, seriously. Someone needs to watch the skies.
May 20, 2025
Short but simple?
December 25, 2019
Six Bullets by Jeremy Bates is a gripping thriller about the end of the world as we know it. What would you do with your last six bullets?
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it five stars.
"The end of civilization arrived in the form of a giant asteroid thirteen months ago. For Burt James, a survivalist, it was not a complete surprise. He'd spent much of his adult life prepping for such a catastrophe. Consequently, while the majority of the population scoured the post-apocalyptic landscape for water and food, regressing into primitive killers, he bunkered down in his fortified hilltop home in a small town in the middle of the Australian Outback."
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Bullets-gr...
I received a complimentary Kindle copy in an Amazon promotion. That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave it five stars.
"The end of civilization arrived in the form of a giant asteroid thirteen months ago. For Burt James, a survivalist, it was not a complete surprise. He'd spent much of his adult life prepping for such a catastrophe. Consequently, while the majority of the population scoured the post-apocalyptic landscape for water and food, regressing into primitive killers, he bunkered down in his fortified hilltop home in a small town in the middle of the Australian Outback."
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Six-Bullets-gr...
January 30, 2020
This is one man's saga about surviving after an asteroid hits earth. Told in diary format, Burt explains what happened and how being a "prepper" saved him. Even though I saw it coming, the ending was devastating.
March 1, 2016
I need more
Need to know more about Sully and what makes him tic. The Dad was so cold hearted. Please write more.
Need to know more about Sully and what makes him tic. The Dad was so cold hearted. Please write more.
May 5, 2021
A well written short story, but sad.
April 4, 2020
A giant meteor has struck the earth, destroying civilization as we know it.
Burt James, a survivalist has his fortress home, disguised as a desterted house., three weapons and plenty of food. water and ammunition.
He kills anyone who approaches, and no one leaves.
Except his 16 year old son, who leaves. This is a rather bleak tales, but very well written
Burt James, a survivalist has his fortress home, disguised as a desterted house., three weapons and plenty of food. water and ammunition.
He kills anyone who approaches, and no one leaves.
Except his 16 year old son, who leaves. This is a rather bleak tales, but very well written
January 27, 2020
THIS BOOK DID KEEP MY ATTENTION! 😍BUY THIS BOOK NOW!
Here is a great written story,.it is surprising to read this tale of surviving death and how it was done! BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
Here is a great written story,.it is surprising to read this tale of surviving death and how it was done! BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
February 2, 2020
What would you do to survive
How far are you willing to go to make your family safe, during an apocalypse? Would you kill your neighbor? Could you cannibalize? What would you do? It was unexpected to find out (no spoilers). A must read.
How far are you willing to go to make your family safe, during an apocalypse? Would you kill your neighbor? Could you cannibalize? What would you do? It was unexpected to find out (no spoilers). A must read.
November 16, 2021
The world has ended form an asteroid hit and one survivor journals his days. Burt is a prepper sho survived the 'roid with his two sons, 15 & 7mos. He details his days of survival and in the end he breaks one of his three rules with devastating results.
October 4, 2024
Short, but raw and catchy. It did have a certain spook factor that I liked - laced with despair and a dose of eeriness that showed just how ruthless people can be in survival situations.
Overall a pleasant surprise and a fun little read, good fit for a grim autumn evening
Overall a pleasant surprise and a fun little read, good fit for a grim autumn evening
June 26, 2017
A great take on the post apocalyptic survival story. Rather than seeing what humanity becomes, we look at how one man and his children try to survive the immediate aftermath.
November 29, 2020
Six Bullets is written as a diary by Burt James, a survivalist after an asteroid hits the earth. I did not see the ending coming. Good book!
March 13, 2021
Gripping
Great story although short. I really would love to see this written into a full book. Looking forward to more from this author.
Great story although short. I really would love to see this written into a full book. Looking forward to more from this author.
March 28, 2022
Not one of his bests.
September 11, 2022
I hated this. Its a short story about one of my worst fears, had a sad ending and will leave me with nightmares. 5 stars
March 28, 2023
So sad. That is all.
July 21, 2025
kind of reads like a journal entry type book. a doomsday survivalist and an asteroid hitting the earth. what can go wrong right?!
August 7, 2021
The end of modern Times
A very tripping story, keeps you hanging in there. Great cast of characters. A great way to pass a small of time
A very tripping story, keeps you hanging in there. Great cast of characters. A great way to pass a small of time
October 20, 2017
This was a short post-apocalyptic story, perfect to read the final hour of my flight back from the US (holiday sadly over :( ). I had already heard quite a few things about Jeremy Bates but never read anything by him even though I already own a couple of books by him. This story is about a father who has to survive with his two sons in a violent post-apocalyptic Australia.
I liked this book a lot. For such a short story it was easy to get into, even though I still need to get used to having only limited background information on the characters. The ending was also totally up my alley. This book has certainly giving me the motivation to go on and start reading his other work.
I liked this book a lot. For such a short story it was easy to get into, even though I still need to get used to having only limited background information on the characters. The ending was also totally up my alley. This book has certainly giving me the motivation to go on and start reading his other work.
July 12, 2017
First person view of the end of the world
An interesting first person view of the end of the world through diary entires. Not The best work by the author but still a good short story.
An interesting first person view of the end of the world through diary entires. Not The best work by the author but still a good short story.
March 2, 2016
What a cool story! Gotta admit I wish there was more but I am glad i pre ordered this from Jeremy. This is the 3rd book or short story i have read of his this year and Im glad I have found this author. I wont go into details about the story, all i will say is that you will not regret picking this up.
February 8, 2017
A quick, enjoyable read, that reminded me of a mashup of The Martian and The Walking Dead. It's the end of the world as we know it after an asteroid hits and only the strong survive. We get to experience that through the journal of a survivor.
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