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Surviving The Collapse Super Boxset
Dystopian masterminds James Hunt, author of "Broken Lines", and Roger Hayden, author of "Terror RIsing", which have collectively accumulated 200+ five-star reviews come together in this SUPER BOX SET for the first time!
Contents:
Broken Lines - by James Hunt.
Sleeper Cell - by Roger Hayden.
EMP No Power - by J.S. Donovan.
Terror Rising - by Roger Hayden.
Exiled - by James Hunt.
Contents:
Broken Lines - by James Hunt.
Sleeper Cell - by Roger Hayden.
EMP No Power - by J.S. Donovan.
Terror Rising - by Roger Hayden.
Exiled - by James Hunt.
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1896 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 5, 2017
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December 12, 2017
This book set was every thing I enjoy reading. The one about ISIS really scared the heck of me. I enjoyed every single book that was in the set. I recommend it to any one who enjoys reading apocalyptic type books.
January 9, 2018
Truly an awesome read!
This was a fun interesting and exciting book to read. It was also somewhat scary. As a resident of the desert southwest, I can see the situation happening that occurs in this book. I do love my country but I do not trust my government, I could see everything that happened here actually occurring. As well as the coverups, conspiracies, and flat out assassinations that occurred in this.
If you are in the desert southwest, and not yet preparing for this eventuality, perhaps this will serve as a wake up call to you.
This was a fun interesting and exciting book to read. It was also somewhat scary. As a resident of the desert southwest, I can see the situation happening that occurs in this book. I do love my country but I do not trust my government, I could see everything that happened here actually occurring. As well as the coverups, conspiracies, and flat out assassinations that occurred in this.
If you are in the desert southwest, and not yet preparing for this eventuality, perhaps this will serve as a wake up call to you.
December 30, 2017
Surviving the Collapse
A good book. Very exciting but scary. Hits close to home. Lack of water is brutal and so easy to see something like this happening. Great characters and plot.
A good book. Very exciting but scary. Hits close to home. Lack of water is brutal and so easy to see something like this happening. Great characters and plot.
November 9, 2024
I have set this collection aside, rather than continue reading it and will explain why.
The story is decent and the characters are adequately developed. The writing is pretty good; certainly good enough to keep my interest.
The reason I am stopping is because the author frequently inserts detail about things that he knows nothing about, and gets those details wrong. I don't mind an error here and there, but this sort of thing jolts me right out of whatever immersion in the story I had been enjoying. It is jarring and unnecessary. Disappointing.
A few examples:
Motorcycles old enough to be unaffected by an EMP do not have fuel gauges to check.
There is no "click of a firing pin" to indicate an empty magazine.
You do not "rack a chamber". A chamber doesn't move. You might rack the slide on a pistol. Otherwise, the verb "rack" is not applicable to revolvers, rifles, or shotguns.
Handguns do not have handles; they have grips.
"Oiled the firing pin around the edges of the barrel" is complete made up nonsense.
The lesson (which has perhaps been learned since these books were written?) is to only write about things you know and to not make up technical details about things you know nothing about. Or, consult subject matter experts.
The story is decent and the characters are adequately developed. The writing is pretty good; certainly good enough to keep my interest.
The reason I am stopping is because the author frequently inserts detail about things that he knows nothing about, and gets those details wrong. I don't mind an error here and there, but this sort of thing jolts me right out of whatever immersion in the story I had been enjoying. It is jarring and unnecessary. Disappointing.
A few examples:
Motorcycles old enough to be unaffected by an EMP do not have fuel gauges to check.
There is no "click of a firing pin" to indicate an empty magazine.
You do not "rack a chamber". A chamber doesn't move. You might rack the slide on a pistol. Otherwise, the verb "rack" is not applicable to revolvers, rifles, or shotguns.
Handguns do not have handles; they have grips.
"Oiled the firing pin around the edges of the barrel" is complete made up nonsense.
The lesson (which has perhaps been learned since these books were written?) is to only write about things you know and to not make up technical details about things you know nothing about. Or, consult subject matter experts.
March 4, 2018
Boxset
I read these books before but separately. So me rereading the books again tells you I enjoyed it.
I knew right off that I read this was the author wrote the word 'said' more than any other word in the first story. It got better later on.
Quasi spoiler:
The character I hated (1st series) was Kalen. Her little escapade caused so many people to die. I wanted to just beat the dodo out of her.
It took me 2.5 days to read this group of books. Exciting reads.
I read these books before but separately. So me rereading the books again tells you I enjoyed it.
I knew right off that I read this was the author wrote the word 'said' more than any other word in the first story. It got better later on.
Quasi spoiler:
The character I hated (1st series) was Kalen. Her little escapade caused so many people to die. I wanted to just beat the dodo out of her.
It took me 2.5 days to read this group of books. Exciting reads.
February 7, 2018
interesting.
The books found in this collection are an interesting read. A few approach the end of current civilization in novel ways. I enjoyed reading them all but did find quite a few errors in the editing/proofreading. Whom ever proofed these books needs to look closer.
The books found in this collection are an interesting read. A few approach the end of current civilization in novel ways. I enjoyed reading them all but did find quite a few errors in the editing/proofreading. Whom ever proofed these books needs to look closer.
March 4, 2018
Ok
Some books were amazing, some were terrible and another was just okay but largely because of the constant misuse of the word “too”.
It was, however; worth every bit of the $0.99 and did fill the small gaps of momentary boredom at work.
Some books were amazing, some were terrible and another was just okay but largely because of the constant misuse of the word “too”.
It was, however; worth every bit of the $0.99 and did fill the small gaps of momentary boredom at work.
March 25, 2018
Super boxset . EMP Post Apocal
All the books in this one book was so good . It keep on the ended of my set all the time . I thank if you Read this and you are in to Post Apocalypse books you will love this book
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All the books in this one book was so good . It keep on the ended of my set all the time . I thank if you Read this and you are in to Post Apocalypse books you will love this book
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May 4, 2018
A great read!!
I confess that I got this Super Box set free from book bub. Still, I read the entire set and found them to be very enjoyable. The variety of Donovan's writing was a great changeup!
I confess that I got this Super Box set free from book bub. Still, I read the entire set and found them to be very enjoyable. The variety of Donovan's writing was a great changeup!
November 26, 2018
Fiction is a great thing but
I enjoy this type of work but you have to keep things right, gas and diesel do not work well with each other. When describing weapons be truthful in regards to them and those are a couple of things that got you 4 stars.
I enjoy this type of work but you have to keep things right, gas and diesel do not work well with each other. When describing weapons be truthful in regards to them and those are a couple of things that got you 4 stars.
February 13, 2019
Great 👍
This book was a bit disjointed, but came together at the last third of the story. Typos are a bit annoying, but that is just me being afflicted by my education. Erudite writing is my personal preference in the many books I read.
This book was a bit disjointed, but came together at the last third of the story. Typos are a bit annoying, but that is just me being afflicted by my education. Erudite writing is my personal preference in the many books I read.
March 16, 2019
Easy fast read
Donovans box set contains a varied assortment of shtf stories. Some characters more developed than others, but overall a not too deep look at the post apocalypse what if game.
Donovans box set contains a varied assortment of shtf stories. Some characters more developed than others, but overall a not too deep look at the post apocalypse what if game.
July 22, 2019
Read it! Read it all! A great and varied selection that will keep you gripped!
Such a varied selection, all great! You question whether this could happen in our lifetime and the answer is YES!
Such a varied selection, all great! You question whether this could happen in our lifetime and the answer is YES!
September 9, 2019
Review
The first book sounds like it was written by the writers of Die Hard. The last book shows how far a mother would go to protect her loved ones.
Very enjoyable read but a little far out there
The first book sounds like it was written by the writers of Die Hard. The last book shows how far a mother would go to protect her loved ones.
Very enjoyable read but a little far out there
November 7, 2019
Interesting
4 complete stories in this box set. Each story is intriguing and action galore. Characters are interesting and of course the authors painted some dangerous and greedy individuals to oppose our heros.
4 complete stories in this box set. Each story is intriguing and action galore. Characters are interesting and of course the authors painted some dangerous and greedy individuals to oppose our heros.
February 24, 2024
Amazing story. These books and I have a love hate relationship. Great plot love the characters the excitement and realism of it all. They shredded my heart into little pieces several times but I had to finish.
March 7, 2025
A great book! A must read
I finished this book in an a day. It keeps you reading out of suspense. My only disappointment was the end. Left you hanging. I am reading the box set so maybe it continues in next book.
I finished this book in an a day. It keeps you reading out of suspense. My only disappointment was the end. Left you hanging. I am reading the box set so maybe it continues in next book.
December 21, 2017
The books kept me entertained for many hours. I was most interested in the post apocalyptic stories.
January 2, 2018
Eye opening!
This rating is backed by the knowledge provided by this good coverage of this series. Filing the tips away for future reference.
This rating is backed by the knowledge provided by this good coverage of this series. Filing the tips away for future reference.
February 3, 2018
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
February 9, 2018
Typical Government
The way Mr Donavan described out government is very true. The way he described their operation is right on. We don't have a clue what goes on behind closed doors.
The way Mr Donavan described out government is very true. The way he described their operation is right on. We don't have a clue what goes on behind closed doors.
July 8, 2018
Great book
Very good story main character was believable as a mum looking after her children.
Looking forward to seeing more books from this author
Very good story main character was believable as a mum looking after her children.
Looking forward to seeing more books from this author
August 22, 2018
A Great Read!
A mother, a sergeant? How to be both after an EMP takes out DC? Good tale of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in seemingly impossible times.
A mother, a sergeant? How to be both after an EMP takes out DC? Good tale of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in seemingly impossible times.
October 19, 2018
Good read
A plausible and scary plot. Don’t think things are quite as bad as this story portrays but I could see things getting this bad.
A plausible and scary plot. Don’t think things are quite as bad as this story portrays but I could see things getting this bad.
September 9, 2019
Entertainment in a box
Five stars, all the books were gripping reading . I couldn't get enough . I was disappointed that it ended, I wanted more.
Five stars, all the books were gripping reading . I couldn't get enough . I was disappointed that it ended, I wanted more.
September 23, 2019
Good read
Great read kept me up all night. Good story line and very few typos. If you want to be kept me up all night on the edge of your seat, read it.
Great read kept me up all night. Good story line and very few typos. If you want to be kept me up all night on the edge of your seat, read it.
October 28, 2019
So far ok.
November 8, 2019
Mary Burson
Good Book i read this book and would tell other readers to read good very good yes tell more people
Good Book i read this book and would tell other readers to read good very good yes tell more people
February 29, 2020
Rose
Excellent stories. The different stories in this collection are suspenseful and accelerating. Thank you, J.S.Donovan for such delightful reading. Aok!
Excellent stories. The different stories in this collection are suspenseful and accelerating. Thank you, J.S.Donovan for such delightful reading. Aok!
August 9, 2020
Great series. If you like and of the world survival stories then this series is for you!
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