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Red Dragon
***This novella comprises material previously included in The Perseid Collapse series***
"Konkoly merges the best of the techno-thriller and post-apocalyptic genres in a sleek, relentlessly paced survival epic." - Amazon review of The Perseid Collapse
America is on the verge of an unthinkable attack--and nothing can prevent it. From the wind swept plains of western China to a sleepy island off the coast of Maine, RED DRAGON sets the stage for one of the original post-apocalyptic survival series. First published in 2013, The Perseid Collapse series "set the standard for the genre."
"In Steve Konkoly's world, just when things seem to be getting back to normal, you can bet that the roller coaster is just about to crest the giant drop that will take you around blind turns and through breathtaking loops. Your stomach will be in knots, but you will want more!" - Amazon review ofThe Perseid Collapse
"Konkoly merges the best of the techno-thriller and post-apocalyptic genres in a sleek, relentlessly paced survival epic." - Amazon review of The Perseid Collapse
America is on the verge of an unthinkable attack--and nothing can prevent it. From the wind swept plains of western China to a sleepy island off the coast of Maine, RED DRAGON sets the stage for one of the original post-apocalyptic survival series. First published in 2013, The Perseid Collapse series "set the standard for the genre."
"In Steve Konkoly's world, just when things seem to be getting back to normal, you can bet that the roller coaster is just about to crest the giant drop that will take you around blind turns and through breathtaking loops. Your stomach will be in knots, but you will want more!" - Amazon review ofThe Perseid Collapse
54 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2018
About the author
Steven Konkoly
72 books1,257 followersSteven graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1993, receiving a bachelor of science in English literature. He served the next eight years on active duty, traveling the world as a naval officer assigned to various Navy and Marine Corps units. His extensive journey spanned the globe, including a two-year tour of duty in Japan and travel to more than twenty countries throughout Asia and the Middle East.
From enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq as a maritime boarding officer in the Arabian Gulf, to directing aircraft bombing runs and naval gunfire strikes as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to a specialized Marine Corps unit, Steven's "in-house" experience with a wide range of regular and elite military units brings a unique authenticity to his thrillers.
He still wakes up at "zero dark thirty" to write for most of the day. When "off duty," he spends as much time as possible outdoors or travelling with his family--and dog.
Steven is the bestselling author of ten novels and several novellas, including a commissioned trilogy of novellas based on the popular Wayward Pines series. His canon of work includes the popular Black Flagged Series, a gritty, no-holds barred covert operations and espionage saga; The Perseid Collapse series, a post-apocalyptic thriller epic chronicling the events surrounding an inconceivable attack on the United States; and The Fractured State series, a near future, dystopian thriller trilogy set in the drought ravaged southwest
You can contact Steven directly by email (stevekonkoly@striblingmedia.com) or through his blog (www.stevenkonkoly.com).
From enforcing United Nations sanctions against Iraq as a maritime boarding officer in the Arabian Gulf, to directing aircraft bombing runs and naval gunfire strikes as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) assigned to a specialized Marine Corps unit, Steven's "in-house" experience with a wide range of regular and elite military units brings a unique authenticity to his thrillers.
He still wakes up at "zero dark thirty" to write for most of the day. When "off duty," he spends as much time as possible outdoors or travelling with his family--and dog.
Steven is the bestselling author of ten novels and several novellas, including a commissioned trilogy of novellas based on the popular Wayward Pines series. His canon of work includes the popular Black Flagged Series, a gritty, no-holds barred covert operations and espionage saga; The Perseid Collapse series, a post-apocalyptic thriller epic chronicling the events surrounding an inconceivable attack on the United States; and The Fractured State series, a near future, dystopian thriller trilogy set in the drought ravaged southwest
You can contact Steven directly by email (stevekonkoly@striblingmedia.com) or through his blog (www.stevenkonkoly.com).
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August 17, 2018
Red Dragon. Steven Konkoly
A precursor to the Perseid series. An EMP has struck the eastern seaboard. Power of any kind, electricity or any thing from any power source is down. Chaos will shortly ensue. This is the start of a magnificent series by Steven Konkoly. I highly recommend the Perseid series.
A precursor to the Perseid series. An EMP has struck the eastern seaboard. Power of any kind, electricity or any thing from any power source is down. Chaos will shortly ensue. This is the start of a magnificent series by Steven Konkoly. I highly recommend the Perseid series.
July 29, 2020
It was good but I feel like I would have gotten more out of it if I had read the previous series by this author as they referenced events from it. I would have better insight into the characters as well. But overall, it was a good read.
September 6, 2018
Alex Fletcher and his family are on their last vacation of the summer. It’s a family tradition that entails watching the Perseid meteor show. Little did they know that they were going to be in for much more.
Konkoly’s novella prequel to The Perseid Collapse Series, Red Dragon: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller is the perfect introduction to the series. This apocalyptic tale presents to you the actions happening prior to and the beginning of the “event”.
The emotions ranging from desperation to resignation are hard to ignore. It’s a short, fast read that piques your interest immediately. As always, Konkoly delivers!
5 out of 5 stars.
Konkoly’s novella prequel to The Perseid Collapse Series, Red Dragon: A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller is the perfect introduction to the series. This apocalyptic tale presents to you the actions happening prior to and the beginning of the “event”.
The emotions ranging from desperation to resignation are hard to ignore. It’s a short, fast read that piques your interest immediately. As always, Konkoly delivers!
5 out of 5 stars.
September 18, 2022
Yes, I got hooked. All elements in place to have a great continuation for the the prequel.Onto my reading list.
May 6, 2019
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People’s Republic of China. Liang Zhen (Cyber Warfare Recovery Directorate2nd director) ID let him in the facility. 450’ below the earth is where the made ME8192019.
Operation Red Dragon was in its terminal phase.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Headquarters Vienna, Austria. Romy Nadel was the International Data Centre’s (IDC) lead analyst. Her job was to get the orders & daily news out.
Walter Bikel was hollering at Romy about Lop Nur, China. Urgent!
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It was just OK for me, so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Stribling Media; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
Operation Red Dragon was in its terminal phase.
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization Headquarters Vienna, Austria. Romy Nadel was the International Data Centre’s (IDC) lead analyst. Her job was to get the orders & daily news out.
Walter Bikel was hollering at Romy about Lop Nur, China. Urgent!
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great movie, or better yet a mini TV series. It was just OK for me, so I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Stribling Media; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons (Washburn; MSW)
October 3, 2018
Red Dragon
A very good prequel to the Perseid Collapse series. Let's you know how it all started and why and who the players are going to be. It focused on one very brave college freshman, who hasn't even had his first class yet, who also just happened to have been trained by his slightly paranoid father for extreme survival. Thank God for that, he says to himself as he works his way out of a crumbling building to find his girlfriend and his family in the aftermath of some yet unknown destructive force that killed all the power everywhere that he can tell. Very powerful. Makes you want to continue reading!
A very good prequel to the Perseid Collapse series. Let's you know how it all started and why and who the players are going to be. It focused on one very brave college freshman, who hasn't even had his first class yet, who also just happened to have been trained by his slightly paranoid father for extreme survival. Thank God for that, he says to himself as he works his way out of a crumbling building to find his girlfriend and his family in the aftermath of some yet unknown destructive force that killed all the power everywhere that he can tell. Very powerful. Makes you want to continue reading!
August 17, 2018
This relatively quick read is comprised of purposefully picked chapters from various books of the Perseid Collapse series.
Having read the whole series a few years back, I wondered what chapters Mr. Konkoly would pick and how he would organize them. I think he did a wonderful job in setting the overall stage of what is a four-book series set years after The Jakarta Pandemic (prequel novel).
If you are not sensitive to violence and/or adult language and want to get a taste for Steven Konkoly's Post-Apocalyptic world then this is the book for you.
Having read the whole series a few years back, I wondered what chapters Mr. Konkoly would pick and how he would organize them. I think he did a wonderful job in setting the overall stage of what is a four-book series set years after The Jakarta Pandemic (prequel novel).
If you are not sensitive to violence and/or adult language and want to get a taste for Steven Konkoly's Post-Apocalyptic world then this is the book for you.
February 11, 2019
A tight short fast-paced prequel to a series about the aftermath of a devastating nuclear attack on the US by the Chinese. The Chinese for reasons are not explained launch a series of nukes at the US hitting a number of East Coast Cities, including Boston. The story centers around a group of Boston University students dealing with the aftermath. The attack came out of the blue one morning.
the prequel does what it should do, get one excited to read the rest of the story. well done. I'd recommend it.
the prequel does what it should do, get one excited to read the rest of the story. well done. I'd recommend it.
September 21, 2022
This was a free ebook "teaser".
A novella that leads into book #2. Described as "The Perseid Collapse Book 0". You could also think of it as Alex Flecther Book #1.9.
A short novella. We see that the apple does not fall far from the tree as the opening concentrates on Alex's son, away to college in the opening act.
I am not that big of a fan of survivalist stories and I think I will pass on continuing this series. It just is not my style.
Have a GoodReads.
A novella that leads into book #2. Described as "The Perseid Collapse Book 0". You could also think of it as Alex Flecther Book #1.9.
A short novella. We see that the apple does not fall far from the tree as the opening concentrates on Alex's son, away to college in the opening act.
I am not that big of a fan of survivalist stories and I think I will pass on continuing this series. It just is not my style.
Have a GoodReads.
August 29, 2018
A prequel to the apocalyptic book series the persied collapse
I have read the first book in the series. I do like that a prequel to the book has been put out there. I'm one of those who asks questions when reading and end of the world event. I truly have enjoyed what I have read of this series so far.
I have read the first book in the series. I do like that a prequel to the book has been put out there. I'm one of those who asks questions when reading and end of the world event. I truly have enjoyed what I have read of this series so far.
August 13, 2018
Red Dragon
I loved "A Perseid Collapse" series and it's spin-off novels. Looking forward to reading more and more from Steven Konkoly.
I loved "A Perseid Collapse" series and it's spin-off novels. Looking forward to reading more and more from Steven Konkoly.
August 27, 2018
Wow. Got to read the next one
This was a teaser that works. I must get the next chapter. Make me think am I ready for the next event. Hurricane, fire, flood war?
This was a teaser that works. I must get the next chapter. Make me think am I ready for the next event. Hurricane, fire, flood war?
August 29, 2018
Red Dragon review
Red Dragon is the very brief and exciting post apocalyptic prequel to The Perseid Collapse series written by author Steven Konkoly.
Red Dragon is the very brief and exciting post apocalyptic prequel to The Perseid Collapse series written by author Steven Konkoly.
September 1, 2018
Good prequel story!
Good prequel story to "The Perseid Collapse Series". Way to short, but otherwise a very good read. I guess I'll have to read the whole series again.
Good prequel story to "The Perseid Collapse Series". Way to short, but otherwise a very good read. I guess I'll have to read the whole series again.
September 22, 2018
Flash
A peaceful day for many across the nation ends in a huge flash in the sky. What is it and what caused it is unknown. We need to find our loved ones and try to survive
A peaceful day for many across the nation ends in a huge flash in the sky. What is it and what caused it is unknown. We need to find our loved ones and try to survive
December 15, 2018
Short but fun read. An introduction to the Perseid Collapse series that filled some of the gaps for me. I especially liked seeing what happened at the beginning in Boston.
March 15, 2019
Great Prequel
This is a great prequel and I definitely look forward to reading the next 4 books in the series to find out more.
This is a great prequel and I definitely look forward to reading the next 4 books in the series to find out more.
June 7, 2019
Great preview!
This book is well worth reading if the rest of the story continues as good as the preview. I have to read the book.
This book is well worth reading if the rest of the story continues as good as the preview. I have to read the book.
November 19, 2019
Horrible rubbish.
May 5, 2020
The rest of the series must be amazing
September 2, 2020
It took me a while to get hooked, but after that, it was great. It isn't my favorite Konkoly book, but it's short and necessary to understanding the rest of the books.
October 4, 2020
Exciting start to a prepper porn kind of post-apocalyptic novel. Makes me want to go out and start a huge veggie garden.
October 22, 2020
Was reading the whole box set, didn't realize this was a precursor novella in between the Jakarta Pandemic and the Collapse. Explains why we haven't heard anything further from this point of view.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 18, 2021
great book kept me on the edge of my seat
November 22, 2021
Good teaser for the series.
January 7, 2022
Far too short. Need to get the series.
February 15, 2022
Another great read
Steven Konkoly is fantastic at keeping the reader on the edge of suspense and always wanting more. You'll never go wrong with reading any of his books.
Steven Konkoly is fantastic at keeping the reader on the edge of suspense and always wanting more. You'll never go wrong with reading any of his books.
September 2, 2022
I enjoyed it and will definitely read the series, but the ending was extremely abrupt. More like the first chapter of the book than a separate novella.
October 17, 2018
Tension: High. Threat-level: Extreme. Options: One.
Incredible novella that begins The Perseid apocalypse tales. Ryan was dropped off at college for his freshman year. Chaos ensued with what must have been a nuclear bomb attack.
Excellent editing. Sounds like an amazing story.
Incredible novella that begins The Perseid apocalypse tales. Ryan was dropped off at college for his freshman year. Chaos ensued with what must have been a nuclear bomb attack.
Excellent editing. Sounds like an amazing story.
October 5, 2021
Harrowing real life scenarios.
A more realistic scenario than most. A page turner in a genre (post-apocalyptic) that I normally avoid but it was a free novella copy from the author and therefore a great idea! I want more of a series i would have missed out on.
A more realistic scenario than most. A page turner in a genre (post-apocalyptic) that I normally avoid but it was a free novella copy from the author and therefore a great idea! I want more of a series i would have missed out on.
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