Hideaway

Hideaway #0

by Roger Hayden

James Weller leads a quiet life in news reporter wife Marla in their quaint St. Louis suburb. One morning, as he prepares to leave for his much-anticipated weeklong retreat, a phantom explosion causes a massive blackout through the city. But the power grid isn’t the only thing disabled. Electronic devices and vehicles inexplicably stop working. A series of coordinated bombs then detonate throughout the city, causing mass panic and hysteria in its wake. James must find his wife and get her out of the city before it’s too late. His dangerous mission is only the beginning as evacuations orders soon follow for the city and its surrounding areas. When all hope seems lost, James finds a friend with a working vehicle and a cabin far from the city and in relative safety. Can they get there in time, or will James remain trapped within his city descent? Find out how the story begins in the fearless, exciting prequel of a real-world disaster come alive.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Dystopia

129 pages, ebook

Published March 22, 2018

Reviews

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hideaway review

Hideaway Book 0 is the prequel to this post apocalyptic EMP thriller written by author Roger Hayden. Great start to the series.

[Denise Doyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Way, way too short. But enjoyable

[robert trubiano · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slow start

But stick with it. If you're a fan of this genre no surprises to be held in this book of the series. Character development starting and tension mounts.

[Sandra L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The story line held my attention from page one. Sometimes you just wanted to jump in the page and shake a character. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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[Jessica Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doomsday

This is definitely a 4 star read. I did not expect the second chapter to turn into the story line. It got me intrigued instantly. With an expected EMP lighting up the town causing a major power outage that not only consisted of electricity but cell phone and modern vehicles to stop in place. James was supposed to be going on a weiting retreat while his wife Marla was on a news story as a reporter when a flash of light changed their lives almoat instantly. Rescue missions on hand for a dire need to get to Marla and be home or in a safe place. Panic advances to anxiety thoughts of how to survive when James and Marla meet the doomsday prepper Larry. Larry tries his best to help save the married couple and decisions about survival choices are needed to be made at the drop of a hat. The ending was left open with so much left unsaid. What was going to happen to James, Marla, Vernon and Rita? Did Larry make the escape he wanted or get blocked by the humvee? All in all, like I said this is a page turner that is hard to put down. I wish there was more to read.

[Kristina Trawick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great start, but necessary?

St. Louis is under attack, an EMP taking out the power grid. Looks like a good start to a series.

Note: I got this prequel free and of course read it before starting on Book 1. I hesitated doing this review before starting the main series, and am glad I did. There are big discrepancies between the prequel and book 1. The Trans Am went from a '78 model to an '82, the newsmen just sort of get lost in Book 1, among other things. Not so sure the prequel is necessary if the main story is to have continuity.

[Irene m. carey]

A definite MUST Read

There are numerous EMP novels available, BUT this work deserves the attention of all post-apocalyptic adventurers.
It is a definite CAN’T PUT DOWN-er. The reader will feel
that they are along with the characters experiencing what
they are and anxious to know — what could possibly
happen next. Hideaway Book 0 never fails to excite and
captivate.

[Susan Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book!

This book really draws you in with an interesting story.
It has a turn of events that is more than possible in our lives.
It is a tease that really makes you want to find out what happens next.
I am looking forward to reading the next book.
I am currently trying to find it for Kindle.

[Laura Craven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something like the could really happen

This book huts close to home,because this could happen. I laid awake thinking if something like this were to happen in the US. I'm going through my mind everything I need to survive just in case it did happen. Makes you think m

[Richard Nocella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Captivating as it can get!

I couldn't stop reading and my mind was filled with questions, could this happen,how prepared am we if anything happens. I haven't read anything this captivating in a long time. I can't wait to finish this and have my husband read it!

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the introduction to the series and if I didnt have the whole series I would maybe have given up due to one of the characters and how she reacts to things. Overall good start.

The narration was good as always and you can escape into it.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Start

The timeline didn't track well, but the characters and environment are good. Stopped the sample in a good spot! I did but the first book so I could learn what happens.

[Beverlee Henderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too true.

This could happen at any time. Very scary to think and read about. Very well written, great characters and great story.

[Elaine Plourde · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I started reading another book in the series but I think I'm out of sequence but if you enjoy this type of story line you should enjoy this series.

[Gi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kludgy writing and ends before it begins

Either poor word choices or poor proofreading or both. Read it because it was free but will not be able to trudge through other volumes.

[Pam Madson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

I really liked this book although very short. I would like to read the next one because it seems like a very good story.

[Stephanie Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great beginning

I am glad that I read this as a leadin for the other two books. I am looking forward to complete these novels too

[Bradleyjeep · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story

I enjoyed this disaster story. Characters developed well & grow at the right pace for this 1st book. Enjoyed it.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good followup to the first book. It introduced some new characters and situations that I enjoyed.

[Greg · Rating 4 out of 5]

a little different spin or view of an EMP event.....

[Robbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't realize when I started this book that it was so short. Very fast-paced; some of the characters are a bit annoying, but I liked it and it was a quick read. I rate it 4.7 stars.

[Barb VanderWel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good intro to a series. This is the event. Multiple explosions in different cities. The sky changing colors with a boom followed by EMP effects. The initial exit from the city. Very cool.

[Brad Theado · Rating 3 out of 5]

good quick read