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Losing power was only the beginning, now one couple must work together to survive.
James and Marla Weller lead normal lives in their quaint St. Louis suburb. But on one seemingly uneventful Friday morning, everything changes in an instant after an aerial blast causes a massive blackout through their city. Stranded at a gas station, James discovers that the power grid isn't the only thing disabled. His car and cell phone won't work either, and he's far from the only one. News travels of a bomb threat downtown where his wife is working, and James must get there by any means to find her. His dangerous journey is only the beginning of a mass evacuation that follows. Can he save Marla in time, or will they be unable to escape the imminent threat that looms over them? Find out how the story begins in the exciting prequel of a real-world disaster come alive.
James and Marla Weller lead normal lives in their quaint St. Louis suburb. But on one seemingly uneventful Friday morning, everything changes in an instant after an aerial blast causes a massive blackout through their city. Stranded at a gas station, James discovers that the power grid isn't the only thing disabled. His car and cell phone won't work either, and he's far from the only one. News travels of a bomb threat downtown where his wife is working, and James must get there by any means to find her. His dangerous journey is only the beginning of a mass evacuation that follows. Can he save Marla in time, or will they be unable to escape the imminent threat that looms over them? Find out how the story begins in the exciting prequel of a real-world disaster come alive.
- GenresPost ApocalypticDystopia
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2018
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April 4, 2018
Hideaway review
Hideaway Book 0 is the prequel to this post apocalyptic EMP thriller written by author Roger Hayden. Great start to the series.
Hideaway Book 0 is the prequel to this post apocalyptic EMP thriller written by author Roger Hayden. Great start to the series.
March 30, 2018
Way, way too short. But enjoyable
March 31, 2018
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.
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.
April 5, 2018
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.
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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September 17, 2020
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.
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.
May 12, 2018
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.
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.
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May 2, 2019A 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.
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.
March 14, 2021
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.
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.
June 15, 2018
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
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
January 8, 2020
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!
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!
September 28, 2024
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.
The narration was good as always and you can escape into it.
May 11, 2018
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.
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.
May 21, 2018
Too true.
This could happen at any time. Very scary to think and read about. Very well written, great characters and great story.
This could happen at any time. Very scary to think and read about. Very well written, great characters and great story.
June 3, 2018
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.
June 5, 2018
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.
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.
June 13, 2018
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.
I really liked this book although very short. I would like to read the next one because it seems like a very good story.
July 11, 2018
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
I am glad that I read this as a leadin for the other two books. I am looking forward to complete these novels too
August 15, 2018
Good story
I enjoyed this disaster story. Characters developed well & grow at the right pace for this 1st book. Enjoyed it.
I enjoyed this disaster story. Characters developed well & grow at the right pace for this 1st book. Enjoyed it.
October 25, 2019
This was a pretty good followup to the first book. It introduced some new characters and situations that I enjoyed.
October 30, 2019
a little different spin or view of an EMP event.....
May 13, 2024
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.
August 30, 2018
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.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.
October 24, 2019
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.
April 15, 2018
good quick read
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