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The Survival Compound
Being former cops they could not stand by and watch their neighbors be attacked by roving gangs. They evolved over time into a formidable fighting force to protect themselves and their neighbors. This is their story of the perils of survival.Jake invited five fellow cops and their families to join him and his family to set up a safe and secure retirement community in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. All the families worked together to become self sufficient and off the grid as they believed at some point in the not to distant future something would happen to cause a major collapse and survival situation. It did.
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 7, 2019
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September 21, 2019
There was a lot that interested me in this book before I picked it up since it is about collapse from civil reasons rather than an EMP/war etc. The first issue is that there are a lot of writing and editing errors and I mean a lot. The flow of the story was sometimes choppy and stilted with an apparent need to keep reminding me that the Compound "guys" had been law enforcement officers with leadership roles. A good editor could have helped with the errors and the overall writing flow. The start of the economic problems in California was a bit vague as to how the state with the biggest economy suddenly could not fund retirement. I also found it a bit odd that the law enforcement guys with former leadership roles did not do a better job with Compound security other than hoping to stay hidden and get their guns out if needed. If there had been an EMP, the cameras etc would not have worked. At least they realized their issues and tried to fix it. I do like that they had to be creative in solving problems and were basically decent people able to work together in their group and with other groups. This was a pretty good story idea, but needs to improve with the execution.
April 11, 2019
Great premise, weak execution
Couldn’t get into it, although the story had real potential. Lots of shooting, scary situations, hardship and trouble, all standard for one of these dystopian novels. But the author lets all of the tension leak out of the plot, and there’s no climax or much building toward one. The story is completely disrupted at points when the author recites some long list of details that turn out to be totally irrelevant. In one scene, he goes on for a whole page listing everybody by name who’s going somewhere, then everybody who’s not. And absolutely nothing happens to either group anyhow, so what was the point?
Which brings up another issue, that the book is overpopulated. Too many characters hard to keep track and you probably won’t care enough to try anyway. The bad guys are not particularly threatening, are easily dealt with, and the guy shaping up to be the main antagonist doesn’t make it to the climactic scene. Which also never happens.
We’re supposed to cheer when the bad guys get justice and mourn when the good guys suffer. I never wound up doing either.
Couldn’t get into it, although the story had real potential. Lots of shooting, scary situations, hardship and trouble, all standard for one of these dystopian novels. But the author lets all of the tension leak out of the plot, and there’s no climax or much building toward one. The story is completely disrupted at points when the author recites some long list of details that turn out to be totally irrelevant. In one scene, he goes on for a whole page listing everybody by name who’s going somewhere, then everybody who’s not. And absolutely nothing happens to either group anyhow, so what was the point?
Which brings up another issue, that the book is overpopulated. Too many characters hard to keep track and you probably won’t care enough to try anyway. The bad guys are not particularly threatening, are easily dealt with, and the guy shaping up to be the main antagonist doesn’t make it to the climactic scene. Which also never happens.
We’re supposed to cheer when the bad guys get justice and mourn when the good guys suffer. I never wound up doing either.
February 13, 2019
Couldn’t Keep Reading It
Beyond the fact that the writer’s grammar and punctuation were terrible, the story was lifeless.
The writer’s voice was monotonous, and less like reading a novel than it was a loosely gathered instruction manual.
By the third chapter I’d had enough. I won’t be giving it another try.
Beyond the fact that the writer’s grammar and punctuation were terrible, the story was lifeless.
The writer’s voice was monotonous, and less like reading a novel than it was a loosely gathered instruction manual.
By the third chapter I’d had enough. I won’t be giving it another try.
February 9, 2019
Great subject and story, ok story telling.
While very prophetic on what's happening in the USA and direction we are headed. There are good principles on survival and use firearms in free society. The story tone boring and stilted not really week written. It all sounded frequently like a police report with a single tone. It really maybe wasn't a four but the politics were so right on I had to!
While very prophetic on what's happening in the USA and direction we are headed. There are good principles on survival and use firearms in free society. The story tone boring and stilted not really week written. It all sounded frequently like a police report with a single tone. It really maybe wasn't a four but the politics were so right on I had to!
March 28, 2019
Shame
A group of Atlanta Georgia cops who are prepared. Set up in rural Tennessee and that's where this story takes place...not a believable scenario that a group of 50 year-olds could accomplish this,plus all the people in the story are. Caucasian and reactionary. Every thing is just to easy. Shame this book was more a right aging. Political statement than a story about a cataclysm and a apocolism.
A group of Atlanta Georgia cops who are prepared. Set up in rural Tennessee and that's where this story takes place...not a believable scenario that a group of 50 year-olds could accomplish this,plus all the people in the story are. Caucasian and reactionary. Every thing is just to easy. Shame this book was more a right aging. Political statement than a story about a cataclysm and a apocolism.
October 17, 2019
This is an excellent book ! I have read many of these apocalyptic stories, this one is at the top.
One thing I really dislike is heavy politics, I'm usually not of the same political beliefs as what is presented by the author. I stop reading and send it back to Amazon. This book does it just right and keeps it easy to read.
I'm sorry that it came to an end.
I highly recommend this book !!! Wayne Bosak keep them coming !!!
One thing I really dislike is heavy politics, I'm usually not of the same political beliefs as what is presented by the author. I stop reading and send it back to Amazon. This book does it just right and keeps it easy to read.
I'm sorry that it came to an end.
I highly recommend this book !!! Wayne Bosak keep them coming !!!
January 29, 2019
Good read
Solid plot and plenty of surprises. The facts seem pretty well related. The storyline seemed pretty realistic with no outrageous plot devices. This book was a pleasure to read.
Solid plot and plenty of surprises. The facts seem pretty well related. The storyline seemed pretty realistic with no outrageous plot devices. This book was a pleasure to read.
January 31, 2019
The compound
Directions, towns,communities,road numbers were spot on. Needed more "survival" content. Wording was slightly amateurish but definitely has potential. Needs closer attention to words and sentences that were often repeated from line to line.
Directions, towns,communities,road numbers were spot on. Needed more "survival" content. Wording was slightly amateurish but definitely has potential. Needs closer attention to words and sentences that were often repeated from line to line.
February 7, 2019
Couldn't finish it
This book needed a good editor.. Not only were there grammar and sentence errors, there was also way too much telling and not showing. Costa Rica was spelling over and over again as Costa Rico..just sad.
This book needed a good editor.. Not only were there grammar and sentence errors, there was also way too much telling and not showing. Costa Rica was spelling over and over again as Costa Rico..just sad.
February 8, 2019
I give it a four for all the great information. It loses a star as the last one quarter of the book seemed the author was tired of writing. It was missing the personal perceptions of the characters that made the main body of the book dramatic.
February 11, 2019
Good story line.
This was a very good story and really gives you a lot to think about! The grammatical errors were really difficult to get past. It was difficult to read for all the mistakes. You need to edit before publishing.
This was a very good story and really gives you a lot to think about! The grammatical errors were really difficult to get past. It was difficult to read for all the mistakes. You need to edit before publishing.
March 2, 2019
Good read
A good read. An interesting story line. It was nice to read a story that only had 1 volume. Thank you for that. Yes, editing could have been done better. Keep writing.
A good read. An interesting story line. It was nice to read a story that only had 1 volume. Thank you for that. Yes, editing could have been done better. Keep writing.
March 11, 2019
Excellent story
I think this a a bit of a prophetic tale. If things don't change in government and the extremely rich don't have a change of heart(fat chance), this could well come to pass. Hold your friends close and your guns closer folks.
I think this a a bit of a prophetic tale. If things don't change in government and the extremely rich don't have a change of heart(fat chance), this could well come to pass. Hold your friends close and your guns closer folks.
March 16, 2019
Imho I don't think it would go down like this the story is to sanitize.
Ok writing like's to jump from point to point. Making it hard to follow the story line
Way to sanitize for my liking.
Ok writing like's to jump from point to point. Making it hard to follow the story line
Way to sanitize for my liking.
March 20, 2019
I really enjoyed this read. The author did a good job blending all aspects of characters and action. The author, like many others, needs to remember that when he is referring to people, it is improper to say "that". Instead , use "who."
April 14, 2019
Interesting read.
I like the way people are portrayed as they work together and accept the leadership that rises to the top. Thought the last part of Federal government downsizing was a stretch.
I like the way people are portrayed as they work together and accept the leadership that rises to the top. Thought the last part of Federal government downsizing was a stretch.
May 15, 2019
Great idea - horrible execution.
I was only able to get through the first few chapters before giving up. The writing and grammatical errors were overwhelming. The author seemed to hop all over the place and the story was "told" rather than "shown".
I was only able to get through the first few chapters before giving up. The writing and grammatical errors were overwhelming. The author seemed to hop all over the place and the story was "told" rather than "shown".
January 26, 2020
Sigh
Why are all this genre conservative manifesto. Tired of hearing how the little guy bringing this country down. Not the corporate a raping and draining this country. Same story just beating same dead horse
Why are all this genre conservative manifesto. Tired of hearing how the little guy bringing this country down. Not the corporate a raping and draining this country. Same story just beating same dead horse
January 23, 2019
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January 31, 2019
Micr
I enjoyed this book. It had an intense and well written story line. I would read more books from this author
I enjoyed this book. It had an intense and well written story line. I would read more books from this author
February 9, 2019
Suspection
Good reading and it makes you think about our world today
.We may be heading in this direction already. Love it!
Good reading and it makes you think about our world today
.We may be heading in this direction already. Love it!
February 16, 2019
Pretty good book.
I have read many apocalypse novel, but this was the first about a economic collapse. The characters were interesting and the story line pretty 👍.
I have read many apocalypse novel, but this was the first about a economic collapse. The characters were interesting and the story line pretty 👍.
February 20, 2019
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
February 26, 2019
The Survival Compound review
The Survival Compound is the second post apocalyptic book about surviving after a world wide economic collapse written by author Wayne Bosak.
The Survival Compound is the second post apocalyptic book about surviving after a world wide economic collapse written by author Wayne Bosak.
February 28, 2019
Good story
This was a good story and had good characters. A pleasant read. This was my first experience with the author, but certainly not my last.
This was a good story and had good characters. A pleasant read. This was my first experience with the author, but certainly not my last.
March 2, 2019
Very Different.
Over the last few years I have read quite a few books on the collapse of our country and this I is different from them all. Damon good job Wayne.
Over the last few years I have read quite a few books on the collapse of our country and this I is different from them all. Damon good job Wayne.
March 5, 2019
Very interesting book!
Much of the book seems close to home. How frightening it would be to wake up to times like these.
Much of the book seems close to home. How frightening it would be to wake up to times like these.
March 23, 2019
Loved the book and not series. Will be reading more from this writer.
April 1, 2019
Engaging
This has an engaging plot line however it is a bit repetitive and the author obviously has an issue with government over reach.
This has an engaging plot line however it is a bit repetitive and the author obviously has an issue with government over reach.
April 19, 2019
Bad
I just could not get to not this book. Needed a good editor, and it felt like a lecture, not a story
I just could not get to not this book. Needed a good editor, and it felt like a lecture, not a story
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