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The Survivor Journals
All We Have
Twist and Ren have settled on the shores of a beautiful lake in Texas, but survival takes work. There are crops to plant and harvest, and animals to feed. There is the daily grind of life after a viral apocalypse where things they used to take for granted, like food, water, and safety, are no longer a given, especially with predators prowling at the perimeter of the farm. It is two against the world, and all they have is each other.
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
216 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 13, 2018
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About the author
Sean Patrick Little
37 books105 followersSean Patrick Little is a writer, speaker, editor, educator, and general literary dude from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
He is the author of the best-selling Survivor Journals series and the critically praised Abe & Duff mystery series. He has also authored one book in the Shelby Ree mystery series, a space opera called Strange Angels, and is always at work on the next project.
He holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism from UW-Whitewater, a BFA in Fiction Writing from Winona State University, and a master's in Education from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. He has been a teacher, a painter, a paint salesman, and a Dean of Education. He regularly teaches writing and publishing seminars whenever asked.
Little is a member of the Wisconsin Writer's Association, the Authors Guild, the Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.
And if any of those groups ever find out, they'll be very upset.
He is the author of the best-selling Survivor Journals series and the critically praised Abe & Duff mystery series. He has also authored one book in the Shelby Ree mystery series, a space opera called Strange Angels, and is always at work on the next project.
He holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism from UW-Whitewater, a BFA in Fiction Writing from Winona State University, and a master's in Education from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. He has been a teacher, a painter, a paint salesman, and a Dean of Education. He regularly teaches writing and publishing seminars whenever asked.
Little is a member of the Wisconsin Writer's Association, the Authors Guild, the Mystery Writers of America, and Sisters in Crime.
And if any of those groups ever find out, they'll be very upset.
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November 14, 2018
Twist & Ren....
When I read the first book in this series I could hardly wait for the next one. It's post apocalyptic my favorite genre. No zombies, just a virus who has knocked most people out of this world.
Twist assumes he is alone. On his way from Wisconsin he meets Ren. Together they will somehow survive. In Texas.
A really superb book about learning to farm, gathering food for the winter, taking care of animals & actually learning to live a solitary life. Of course there are bumps in the road. Zoo animals let loose to wander-sometimes in the wrong places. Terrible storms & tornados...
It's hard to explain just how good these books are. I was riveted...I couldn't put it down!! The characters are so well written their personalities just shine. I like the storyline, the author knows where he wants to go.
Anyway, I would recommend this series to anyone who loves to read. I just hope the author has another book in the works...😊
When I read the first book in this series I could hardly wait for the next one. It's post apocalyptic my favorite genre. No zombies, just a virus who has knocked most people out of this world.
Twist assumes he is alone. On his way from Wisconsin he meets Ren. Together they will somehow survive. In Texas.
A really superb book about learning to farm, gathering food for the winter, taking care of animals & actually learning to live a solitary life. Of course there are bumps in the road. Zoo animals let loose to wander-sometimes in the wrong places. Terrible storms & tornados...
It's hard to explain just how good these books are. I was riveted...I couldn't put it down!! The characters are so well written their personalities just shine. I like the storyline, the author knows where he wants to go.
Anyway, I would recommend this series to anyone who loves to read. I just hope the author has another book in the works...😊
May 18, 2024
The third and final book in Little's apocalyptic series and a worthy finale. Twist and Ren are settled in Texas and learn about the probable origins of the flu and try to create an ongoing sustainable life together. I enjoyed this series because there was both victories and tragedies which made it feel more realistic than many stories in this genre. A good read.
November 17, 2018
Fascinating
The author keeps getting better and better at his craft. I tried to make this one last, but ended up reading it almost straight through.
The author keeps getting better and better at his craft. I tried to make this one last, but ended up reading it almost straight through.
November 28, 2018
Fantastic series!!!
This series has been a wild ride of cheers and sadness and everything in between. The characters are so we'll developed that you feel as if you know them personally. I really hope there is a forth book!!
This series has been a wild ride of cheers and sadness and everything in between. The characters are so we'll developed that you feel as if you know them personally. I really hope there is a forth book!!
November 12, 2018
If you read the first two books, here's the third.
I really hope you enjoy it.
I really hope you enjoy it.
September 30, 2021
What superb series! I read a lot of Post apocalyptic fiction and this was a refreshing change from the "we're Americans, we all have guns and we're gonna use them to survive". Out protagonist is an 19 year old young man who is left completely alone after a virus ravages the planet. We go through his mourning, isolation, fear, depression & boredom with him and watch as he finds ways to survive in this world.
Is it all bleak? Absolutely not - just a much more realistic vision of life after the majority of the human race has been removed.
Is it all bleak? Absolutely not - just a much more realistic vision of life after the majority of the human race has been removed.
October 12, 2024
I am sorry to see this story ending. I enjoyed it tremendously and this last segment is a suitable ending to the tale of Twist, and Ren. And I'm glad to see that somebody finally killed a lion.
January 21, 2019
Great book
This series has been interesting to read. A different take on the apocalypse. I'd recommend these books to anyone that enjoys books about the end of the world and are tired of the same old thing or to anyone that just wants to read a good book and escape the stresses of their lives for awhile.
This series has been interesting to read. A different take on the apocalypse. I'd recommend these books to anyone that enjoys books about the end of the world and are tired of the same old thing or to anyone that just wants to read a good book and escape the stresses of their lives for awhile.
September 18, 2024
loved this series!
This was the first time I have read this author and I plan to check out his other work.
I thought the characters were well developed, the story had a good pace and was believable in the circumstances and had me interested from the beginning.
I would love to see more stories from different characters in different parts of the country.
Great read.
This was the first time I have read this author and I plan to check out his other work.
I thought the characters were well developed, the story had a good pace and was believable in the circumstances and had me interested from the beginning.
I would love to see more stories from different characters in different parts of the country.
Great read.
January 5, 2020
I've read the entire series, and what was good & original in After Everyone Died remains true in this entry.
Little does something different in All We Have: he gives Renata, who we first met in Long Empty Roads a direct voice. She writes several of the chapters, with the events of her life occurring at the same time as Twist's. The reader is treated to experiencing both sides of the story.
That said, I encountered my first real quibble with the series in this novel. It's spoiler-heavy, so I'm sectioning it off.
I wish the novel was longer. It covers roughly six months of their lives. I was hoping a fast-forward that would allow us to see what happens in a year or two, or even a decade. I sincerely hope the author returns to this setting to write a fourth novel. I like Twist and Ren, and I want to see what happens to their family.
So read the series. Recommend it to your friends. And encourage the author to write. I want Survival Journals #4, dangit.
Little does something different in All We Have: he gives Renata, who we first met in Long Empty Roads a direct voice. She writes several of the chapters, with the events of her life occurring at the same time as Twist's. The reader is treated to experiencing both sides of the story.
That said, I encountered my first real quibble with the series in this novel. It's spoiler-heavy, so I'm sectioning it off.
I wish the novel was longer. It covers roughly six months of their lives. I was hoping a fast-forward that would allow us to see what happens in a year or two, or even a decade. I sincerely hope the author returns to this setting to write a fourth novel. I like Twist and Ren, and I want to see what happens to their family.
So read the series. Recommend it to your friends. And encourage the author to write. I want Survival Journals #4, dangit.
February 25, 2019
I found book three to be just as engrossing as the previous two books and read it in one day, staying up later than I should have. I enjoyed the development of the farm and the start of Ren's journal. But at this point in the story, I really wanted more of them together and the journal format sort of limits that, as did the events that caused Twist to be away longer than he had planned. If this turns out to be the last book in the series, I will be content.....although I hope they find a Ham radio somewhere and begin to connect with the other survivors scattered around the world.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 24, 2022
Love this trllogy
This work has a different feel than the first two in a few ways. I still enjoyed it very much, and thought it brought the story to a good conclusion. And it was awesome to find a zombie-free story!
This work has a different feel than the first two in a few ways. I still enjoyed it very much, and thought it brought the story to a good conclusion. And it was awesome to find a zombie-free story!
October 29, 2022
Fantastic Books!
I have just finished All We Have (book3) and I am missing the characters already. I read a lot of post-apocalyptic novels. A lot. I read zombie books, EMP, virus, nuclear meltdown…. Basically anything in this genre I read - and this has now become my top favorite book. I know there are bad people - you can’t be a ER nurse and not know that - but I know way more good people than bad, and it has always bothered me that the bad outnumber the good in most books. There are things Twist didn’t do, but he’s a boy. Why would he think it’s important to hook up the toilet in the camper - it’s not that hard - when the whole outside is a toilet to boys? But on the whole I loved him. I loved his growth, I loved his kindness. I loved that he struggled with the “Why me?” but came out of it with a positive outlook.
I WANT MORE!! I want to see them in ten years or more. I want to see Chet and Enrique meet Ren. I want Hope to grow up and be loved by these amazing people. I WANT MORE!!!
I have just finished All We Have (book3) and I am missing the characters already. I read a lot of post-apocalyptic novels. A lot. I read zombie books, EMP, virus, nuclear meltdown…. Basically anything in this genre I read - and this has now become my top favorite book. I know there are bad people - you can’t be a ER nurse and not know that - but I know way more good people than bad, and it has always bothered me that the bad outnumber the good in most books. There are things Twist didn’t do, but he’s a boy. Why would he think it’s important to hook up the toilet in the camper - it’s not that hard - when the whole outside is a toilet to boys? But on the whole I loved him. I loved his growth, I loved his kindness. I loved that he struggled with the “Why me?” but came out of it with a positive outlook.
I WANT MORE!! I want to see them in ten years or more. I want to see Chet and Enrique meet Ren. I want Hope to grow up and be loved by these amazing people. I WANT MORE!!!
March 2, 2025
Twist and Ren make a home.
Note to survivors: Kangaroo is delicious, much like venison, better IMO.
You can learn to ride a horse as an adult, without lessons. I did. The horse taught me, and a lot of falling off was involved. But it is possible.
Pregnant nearing childbirth women do not have "nesting", a desire to clean and declutter. All I wanted to do was lie about resting the lump that is tiring to cart around.
Babies are born with light coloured eyes ass the melanin has not developed, hence blue or a grey colour. The actual colour comes in later.
But the author did a great job with these books, a really nice change from crazed gun cults, zombies and other tiring crap you find in most.
I won't spoil what happens but they work hard, live hard and....you should read all 3 books, they're well worth it.
The only other I thought as accurate was the UK Survivors books, by Terry Nation. That's really realistic...
Note to survivors: Kangaroo is delicious, much like venison, better IMO.
You can learn to ride a horse as an adult, without lessons. I did. The horse taught me, and a lot of falling off was involved. But it is possible.
Pregnant nearing childbirth women do not have "nesting", a desire to clean and declutter. All I wanted to do was lie about resting the lump that is tiring to cart around.
Babies are born with light coloured eyes ass the melanin has not developed, hence blue or a grey colour. The actual colour comes in later.
But the author did a great job with these books, a really nice change from crazed gun cults, zombies and other tiring crap you find in most.
I won't spoil what happens but they work hard, live hard and....you should read all 3 books, they're well worth it.
The only other I thought as accurate was the UK Survivors books, by Terry Nation. That's really realistic...
December 31, 2024
Interesting ‘Twist’ for a SHTF Novel
I very much enjoyed all three books in the series. I’ve read several end-of-world-scenario novels, and this series is right up there with the best. Not everything was predictable like some, and the author throws in a new challenge that none of the others I’ve read had. It makes surviving take on a whole new layer of complexity. Sadly, however, the author seriously scrimped on the details of writing, resulting in dozens upon dozens of technical errors. It seemed to me like he may have written an outline and then let AI do all the connecting. (Which it did poorly.) The abundance of errors was very distracting, making it more difficult to enjoy the story. He also made one substantial error - that to me, is unforgivable - when he mixes up a character detail from book 2 to 3.
I very much enjoyed all three books in the series. I’ve read several end-of-world-scenario novels, and this series is right up there with the best. Not everything was predictable like some, and the author throws in a new challenge that none of the others I’ve read had. It makes surviving take on a whole new layer of complexity. Sadly, however, the author seriously scrimped on the details of writing, resulting in dozens upon dozens of technical errors. It seemed to me like he may have written an outline and then let AI do all the connecting. (Which it did poorly.) The abundance of errors was very distracting, making it more difficult to enjoy the story. He also made one substantial error - that to me, is unforgivable - when he mixes up a character detail from book 2 to 3.
February 9, 2024
First, the positives. I really enjoyed the last book of the series, and was sad to see it end. I wish there were more to read as I have become fond of the characters.
However, as with the first two editions, this was full of typos and mistakes. There is a HUGE difference between cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. How could the author not remember the disease he gave to Ren's younger brother???
No editing on this? No prespective from a woman? Woman don't 'stand to pee', they squat to pee. These books would be five stars with more complete research, better editing, and typesetting. But it was a very interesting read, and makes one appreciate all the comforts of modern day living. Certainly not sorry I read them.
However, as with the first two editions, this was full of typos and mistakes. There is a HUGE difference between cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. How could the author not remember the disease he gave to Ren's younger brother???
No editing on this? No prespective from a woman? Woman don't 'stand to pee', they squat to pee. These books would be five stars with more complete research, better editing, and typesetting. But it was a very interesting read, and makes one appreciate all the comforts of modern day living. Certainly not sorry I read them.
December 23, 2024
This book is finished 8 minutes ago, took me a day on my vacation. Any book in this series, if I start reading I can't really stop. I love Sean's writing style and I get all the references throughout this series and I do not know what I will do now when there is no more books...
If I read correctly this book was published in 2018. Since then the world has been flu pandemic of its own and I would love to read a 4th book about the continued story and struggles of the "Twist's", and see if Sean's style of writing has changed since covid.
I will wait eagerly for a 4th and in the meantime recommend these books to my friends and probably read the rest of Sean's books, if they are available for shipping to Sweden that is 😉
If I read correctly this book was published in 2018. Since then the world has been flu pandemic of its own and I would love to read a 4th book about the continued story and struggles of the "Twist's", and see if Sean's style of writing has changed since covid.
I will wait eagerly for a 4th and in the meantime recommend these books to my friends and probably read the rest of Sean's books, if they are available for shipping to Sweden that is 😉
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 26, 2021
The 3rd book in the series did not disappoint, however, it felt a little rushed, and the editing (spelling errors) were more frequent than in books 1 & 2. That said, I highly enjoyed the book and the series. I liked that Ren added her story to the journal and liked that her voice was different than Twist's. The entire series is wonderful and different from other post-apocalyptic stories in that there was very few human to human conflicts. Twist is such an interesting character, but I felt that his personality did not shine as bright in this book. The overall story arc was a welcome break from the typical end-of-the-world novels.
November 28, 2021
Must read
I read a lot of post apoptotic books and series. I know have three , The Road, all the other series, and then this one. I loved this one, completely original. I loved The Road, and it was slightly more sophisticated than this series. But this series has its own sophistication that is just as it should be. Every word of this book was important. Every word hit home and brought out different feelings, And Twist is one of my all time favorite characters. Not your typical army ranger , can do anything and kill all the bad guys. Twist is an ordinary guy, but beautiful. Thank you to the author for this series.
I read a lot of post apoptotic books and series. I know have three , The Road, all the other series, and then this one. I loved this one, completely original. I loved The Road, and it was slightly more sophisticated than this series. But this series has its own sophistication that is just as it should be. Every word of this book was important. Every word hit home and brought out different feelings, And Twist is one of my all time favorite characters. Not your typical army ranger , can do anything and kill all the bad guys. Twist is an ordinary guy, but beautiful. Thank you to the author for this series.
September 6, 2024
Powerful closing of the series
All three books are a good solid story from start to finish. The last collection of journal entries in this book are particularly good. I have two critiques. The series could use a closer edit for the typos, redundant words, and one of my pet peeves of using 'pour ' rather than 'pore'. In addition, being a child of the Deep South, Wisconsin summer heat often arrives in March, intensifies through April, May, June, July, and August and often stays into November. Statistically, far more people die from heat than cold. I worked in healthcare for ten years, and saw many cases of heatstroke every year especially in June, July, and August.
All three books are a good solid story from start to finish. The last collection of journal entries in this book are particularly good. I have two critiques. The series could use a closer edit for the typos, redundant words, and one of my pet peeves of using 'pour ' rather than 'pore'. In addition, being a child of the Deep South, Wisconsin summer heat often arrives in March, intensifies through April, May, June, July, and August and often stays into November. Statistically, far more people die from heat than cold. I worked in healthcare for ten years, and saw many cases of heatstroke every year especially in June, July, and August.
July 4, 2021
The Survivor Journals
Sean Little's three book series is a pleasant change from the usual posts apocalypse genre reads. Focus is on characters, survival, and most of all coping with loss and isolation. It strikes a few chords that may resonate for some with current events, but if there is a message, it is stated plainly - keep living. It doesn't preach or twist the story line for someone's agenda. The characters deal with the reality of their situation as ordinary people, not superheroes or renaissance man survivalists. I recommend it highly.
Sean Little's three book series is a pleasant change from the usual posts apocalypse genre reads. Focus is on characters, survival, and most of all coping with loss and isolation. It strikes a few chords that may resonate for some with current events, but if there is a message, it is stated plainly - keep living. It doesn't preach or twist the story line for someone's agenda. The characters deal with the reality of their situation as ordinary people, not superheroes or renaissance man survivalists. I recommend it highly.
June 23, 2023
As is often the case, the third in a trilogy tails off, with a slow plodding story line. It felt like a sit com at times whereby at the end of an encounter nothing had really changed and we were in the same place we were beforehand. Sounds like he wrote the first book never knowing if the second or third would see the light of day. It’s a shame, had I not invested the time in the first two I would have put this down early on. The second picked up in the second half, I felt this one didn’t enough to make it worth finishing. But finish it I did so I guess that’s why it got three stars.
April 29, 2021
I cried.
I read hundreds of books a year. I rarely buy any, though. This series started out so fiercely and just kept on going!! I read the first two on my only day off, and the second in the morning and at lunch break at work!! Outstanding!!! I'm so sad that the ride is over. I will be recommending this author and series to all my book hound friends and on Facebook. Don't miss out!!! Buy this series, you will not be disappointed!!
I read hundreds of books a year. I rarely buy any, though. This series started out so fiercely and just kept on going!! I read the first two on my only day off, and the second in the morning and at lunch break at work!! Outstanding!!! I'm so sad that the ride is over. I will be recommending this author and series to all my book hound friends and on Facebook. Don't miss out!!! Buy this series, you will not be disappointed!!
May 7, 2022
Happily Ever Afrer
Surviving is one thing, thriving is quite another. Surely it important to realize just how hard this apocalypse scenario would be. This couple will thrive because they realize how much they don't know, but they know how to go about learning. They read, they try, they fail, and then try again. Twist has values, taught to him before, and strengthened by finding a strong person who could become a significant other.
Surviving is one thing, thriving is quite another. Surely it important to realize just how hard this apocalypse scenario would be. This couple will thrive because they realize how much they don't know, but they know how to go about learning. They read, they try, they fail, and then try again. Twist has values, taught to him before, and strengthened by finding a strong person who could become a significant other.
September 23, 2020
A new take on rebuilding the world
I read all three books back to back over three days and was sorry to see the end. This was a refreshing look at how survivors handle the end of the modern world. It did not follow the formula most books in this genre did, but was realistic and kind. Loved it!
I read all three books back to back over three days and was sorry to see the end. This was a refreshing look at how survivors handle the end of the modern world. It did not follow the formula most books in this genre did, but was realistic and kind. Loved it!
December 27, 2020
Great book
Great series but i need more tissues. Will the come silently in the night or with a large bang . will we go with a whimper or will fight till the very end or will we see to survive we must put aside the me mentality. In this time of sorrow that we are facing I see all of it.
Great series but i need more tissues. Will the come silently in the night or with a large bang . will we go with a whimper or will fight till the very end or will we see to survive we must put aside the me mentality. In this time of sorrow that we are facing I see all of it.
March 25, 2021
Excellent read
I have now read all three of this trilogy and I wish for a million more. The characters are real and compelling. The storyline is genuine, no zombies, no warring factions and, best of all, no super evil warlord taking up all of the story. Just some people doing what people do, continuing with life in tough circumstances.
I have now read all three of this trilogy and I wish for a million more. The characters are real and compelling. The storyline is genuine, no zombies, no warring factions and, best of all, no super evil warlord taking up all of the story. Just some people doing what people do, continuing with life in tough circumstances.
October 19, 2024
The third book in this trilogy of survival finds the couple setting up home in Texas and trying to farm. In danger from escaped zoo animals and other survivors this tale is full of tension. As usual he does a great job of showing us what it could be like after humanity has ended. He describes really well the couples attempts to overcome and survive
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December 21, 2024Book 1 was excellent in my opinion with survival the main plot and theme. While book 2 followed the survival theme to some degree, yet it added other elements drifting some from the original plot. Now, book 3 was a disappointment for me, as there was quite a lot left out of the process of building a homestead.
January 16, 2025
I loved this, and am irrationally sad that it's over 😭
I really loved the concept of all these books. I can't stand post apocalyptic books where eveyone fights the whole time. I really enjoyed the unique survival aspect of this series. I do feel like the ending was a bit abrupt and left me with so many questions and didn't feel like a wrap up to the whole series. Maybe another book is on the way? I definitely would read it!
I really loved the concept of all these books. I can't stand post apocalyptic books where eveyone fights the whole time. I really enjoyed the unique survival aspect of this series. I do feel like the ending was a bit abrupt and left me with so many questions and didn't feel like a wrap up to the whole series. Maybe another book is on the way? I definitely would read it!
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