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Black Autumn #2
Travelers
One event, big enough to wreak havoc on America.
Three men.
Seventeen Days.
One goal:
To survive long enough to reach their save haven.
During the first seventeen days of the collapse of America, three men travel through the mounting destruction, seeking asylum in the Rocky Mountains, but finding instead the nucleus of who they are as men.
A jaded special operations soldier, a self-doubting family man, and a once-pampered teenager make their way from three corners of the country toward a survival compound in the state of Utah, but they must first pass through a land of chaos and death ― a land that will no longer allow them to hide behind post-modern artifice.
With society on-the-ropes and Mother Nature on-the-rise, these three men must either re-invent themselves in a condition of honesty and savagery, or perish with the rest of Western Civilization.
Black Autumn Travelers is a post-apocalyptic political thriller, and a companion to Black Autumn, the novel, and The Last Air Force One,book 1 in the Black Autumn Companion Series. Can be read in any order.
Three men.
Seventeen Days.
One goal:
To survive long enough to reach their save haven.
During the first seventeen days of the collapse of America, three men travel through the mounting destruction, seeking asylum in the Rocky Mountains, but finding instead the nucleus of who they are as men.
A jaded special operations soldier, a self-doubting family man, and a once-pampered teenager make their way from three corners of the country toward a survival compound in the state of Utah, but they must first pass through a land of chaos and death ― a land that will no longer allow them to hide behind post-modern artifice.
With society on-the-ropes and Mother Nature on-the-rise, these three men must either re-invent themselves in a condition of honesty and savagery, or perish with the rest of Western Civilization.
Black Autumn Travelers is a post-apocalyptic political thriller, and a companion to Black Autumn, the novel, and The Last Air Force One,book 1 in the Black Autumn Companion Series. Can be read in any order.
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First published March 29, 2019
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January 31, 2023
The second book in the Black Autumn post-apocalyptic series by Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross is, in some ways, a better book than its predecessor. It's tightly wound, with a focus on a small cast of three men who are charged with taking care of their families and themselves in the face of insurmountable challenge: the collapse of the United States after a series of nuclear and economic disasters. It's thematically stronger than the original too -- in that this book definitely has a theme beyond "watch what happens to people of various survivalist skill levels take on the end of the world." This time, the authors are delving into the meaning of (what else?) manhood in its various stages of development.
Sage is a young man just starting out in life, trying to get to his family's survivalist compound in Utah after leaving his grandparents' home in Washington state. Cameron is a salesman from Southern California who narrowly escapes Los Angeles as soon as the nuke hits, only to find far more trouble along the way. And Mat is a former Army Ranger whose one-night stand with a college student becomes something more as they try to escape the chaos and violence on the Eastern seaboard.
Weirdly enough, and just as in the first book, characters (and names!) in the book are lifted from real life people. Sage is the name of one of the author's son and Mat Best is an ex-Army Ranger who started Black Rifle Coffee Company, and whose story the authors admittedly borrowed liberally from to create this character (seemingly, they admit, without his permission?)
As with Book #1, this is a page-turner and full of action; a quicker read, in fact, than the original. Another "plus" -- the implicit racism that marred the first book is toned down here, though it's not entirely absent.
Where Travelers fell short for me was in consistency and characterization. For example, at the start of the book, Sage is a whiny spoiled teenager who could barely manage any sort of outdoor activities, despite his fathers' teaching and his stint in the Boy Scouts. However, by the end of the book, and after encountering a group of caricatured "Starbucks hippies," he has become their de facto leader, able to manage complex hunting forays with traps, serve as the camp medical expert, and so on. Cameron, too, goes from supremely unconfident sales schlub to polygamist-killing assassin (yeah, it gets weird) in just a span of a couple hundred pages. Plus each protagonist spends an awful lot of post-apocalyptical time worrying about what their respective love interest thinks about them; time that would seemingly be better spent worrying about how they are going to, you know, stay alive when around every bend is apparently some fresh new hell waiting to strike them down.
Bizarre plot twists, character decisions that I can only assume will be explored in later books, and an engaging authorial voice makes for a book that I breezed through but didn't especially love. Depending on your tolerance for these kinds of flaws and your interest in the SHTF genre, this may or may not be for you too.
Sage is a young man just starting out in life, trying to get to his family's survivalist compound in Utah after leaving his grandparents' home in Washington state. Cameron is a salesman from Southern California who narrowly escapes Los Angeles as soon as the nuke hits, only to find far more trouble along the way. And Mat is a former Army Ranger whose one-night stand with a college student becomes something more as they try to escape the chaos and violence on the Eastern seaboard.
Weirdly enough, and just as in the first book, characters (and names!) in the book are lifted from real life people. Sage is the name of one of the author's son and Mat Best is an ex-Army Ranger who started Black Rifle Coffee Company, and whose story the authors admittedly borrowed liberally from to create this character (seemingly, they admit, without his permission?)
As with Book #1, this is a page-turner and full of action; a quicker read, in fact, than the original. Another "plus" -- the implicit racism that marred the first book is toned down here, though it's not entirely absent.
Where Travelers fell short for me was in consistency and characterization. For example, at the start of the book, Sage is a whiny spoiled teenager who could barely manage any sort of outdoor activities, despite his fathers' teaching and his stint in the Boy Scouts. However, by the end of the book, and after encountering a group of caricatured "Starbucks hippies," he has become their de facto leader, able to manage complex hunting forays with traps, serve as the camp medical expert, and so on. Cameron, too, goes from supremely unconfident sales schlub to polygamist-killing assassin (yeah, it gets weird) in just a span of a couple hundred pages. Plus each protagonist spends an awful lot of post-apocalyptical time worrying about what their respective love interest thinks about them; time that would seemingly be better spent worrying about how they are going to, you know, stay alive when around every bend is apparently some fresh new hell waiting to strike them down.
Bizarre plot twists, character decisions that I can only assume will be explored in later books, and an engaging authorial voice makes for a book that I breezed through but didn't especially love. Depending on your tolerance for these kinds of flaws and your interest in the SHTF genre, this may or may not be for you too.
November 25, 2023
A very interesting page turner that is a wonderful follow-on read after Black Autumn. I absolutely loved the independent story lines of survivors as they set out into a new and dangerous world. I also absolutely loved the real and raw consequences that concluded each groups path. In a post apocalyptic world, there are no fairy tale endings.
July 11, 2025
I would say that this book is more thought provoking than the first of this series. It presents scenarios that are not at all unlikely to occur in a SHTF event. It follows 3 "travelers" and the various issues they run into from hunger, violent gangs, medical emergencies, and so on. The story telling was excellent and kept me interested and thinking "What if...".
November 24, 2022
Not sure why I liked this book so much, fast perilous adventures of Americans
January 14, 2023
This is book 2 of Black Autumn, but has other characters that know/are related to people in the first. This is still a bit of a mishmash of apocalypse-general US decline, stock market crash, nuclear war. I didn't really care much for any of these characters. There was quite a bit of egregious racial comments and slurs, mostly towards the Middle East. Cameron is a loose cannon and his wife is absolutely useless. Really, polygamists kidnapping and/or crucifying stray motorists in Hildale? Mat, while certainly capable with his military background, is kind of a pig. Even when he realizes that the country is under attack and things are falling apart, he continues to be distracted and fascinated by his one-night stand. He even has a lewd nickname for her until she finally puts a stop to it. Apparently, the women in these stories are useless and just there to keep the men happy. Sage had the most potential, but who has their 17-year-old son drive alone from Washington to Utah in a dodgy car when SHTF? I don't think that I will continue since I really need at least one character to cheer.
October 29, 2021
Outstanding and a Thrilling Story
It’s tough to know where to begin or what to say about this second book in the series. Gritty, amusing, witty, philosophical and downright unnerving.
It accurately describes a hyper realistic “what if” set of scenarios - ordinary people, yet smart thinkers, finding themselves and their loved ones in the midst of an apocalypse so unbelievable (yet entirely plausible) and trying to play the deadly game of daily survival, knowing few if any of the rules, and realizing the odds are stacked immeasurably great against them.
And yet the indomitable spirit of doing what’s necessary to keep alive and healthy in the midst of utterly insane, constantly changing conditions brings each character to the tough realization that the good old days were over in a few weeks and there’s a new survival marathon to be run every day.
I can’t wait for the next installment in this series - pretty please!
It’s tough to know where to begin or what to say about this second book in the series. Gritty, amusing, witty, philosophical and downright unnerving.
It accurately describes a hyper realistic “what if” set of scenarios - ordinary people, yet smart thinkers, finding themselves and their loved ones in the midst of an apocalypse so unbelievable (yet entirely plausible) and trying to play the deadly game of daily survival, knowing few if any of the rules, and realizing the odds are stacked immeasurably great against them.
And yet the indomitable spirit of doing what’s necessary to keep alive and healthy in the midst of utterly insane, constantly changing conditions brings each character to the tough realization that the good old days were over in a few weeks and there’s a new survival marathon to be run every day.
I can’t wait for the next installment in this series - pretty please!
November 17, 2021
I purchased this E-book after reading the first book in the series (Black Swan), while on a camping and fishing trip to Montana this past summer. After getting home after barely starting the story, I put it down. Life temporarily got in the way. I picked it up last week and finished reading it.
As with the first story, I found it easy to read. There was good action, thought provoking “what if” scenarios, and deep looks into the psyche’s of our three central characters. I really liked how the authors used their military experiences and wove them into the story.
A superb story of survival in America after the Black Swan events.
Another thing I like about this series is you can read it in order by publishing dates, or you can read it following the character story line. I’m one of those linear guys, so I’ll be jumping to Black Autumn #6 book “Honor Road”. Totally looking forward to it!
As with the first story, I found it easy to read. There was good action, thought provoking “what if” scenarios, and deep looks into the psyche’s of our three central characters. I really liked how the authors used their military experiences and wove them into the story.
A superb story of survival in America after the Black Swan events.
Another thing I like about this series is you can read it in order by publishing dates, or you can read it following the character story line. I’m one of those linear guys, so I’ll be jumping to Black Autumn #6 book “Honor Road”. Totally looking forward to it!
November 21, 2019
Black Autumn Trackers. Jeff Kirkham, Jason Ross
This is the story of three men. One a young man, suddenly thrust into the nightmare of utter chaos. America is in shambles, lawlessness prevails. Survival of the strongest.He is quickly entering manhood, utilizing skills his father taught him. A second man not happy with his lack of success with his life, and with a wide and children quickly goes into survival mode to protect them. A third individual an ex army ranger falls in love and then loses her, but gains the love of her small brother with no family. He quickly fills the void, and treats him like he would if he was his son. This is an excellent read of hardship, survival and loss. My highest recommendation.
This is the story of three men. One a young man, suddenly thrust into the nightmare of utter chaos. America is in shambles, lawlessness prevails. Survival of the strongest.He is quickly entering manhood, utilizing skills his father taught him. A second man not happy with his lack of success with his life, and with a wide and children quickly goes into survival mode to protect them. A third individual an ex army ranger falls in love and then loses her, but gains the love of her small brother with no family. He quickly fills the void, and treats him like he would if he was his son. This is an excellent read of hardship, survival and loss. My highest recommendation.
January 1, 2022
The adventures of 3 men
The books brought you 3 different place, and 3 groups of of people. First a 17 yr old trying to get home in Utah. Then there is a small family husband and wife, an 2 young boys. This family is also heading to Utah, the third group is an ex army ranger, his supposed to be one night stand, and rescued young broth. Each group has some really hard hardships to through and adventirely make it to their loving family.the hardships they have to go through is very suspenseful trips. A lot of suspension involved you're going to love this book and the whole sieres.
The books brought you 3 different place, and 3 groups of of people. First a 17 yr old trying to get home in Utah. Then there is a small family husband and wife, an 2 young boys. This family is also heading to Utah, the third group is an ex army ranger, his supposed to be one night stand, and rescued young broth. Each group has some really hard hardships to through and adventirely make it to their loving family.the hardships they have to go through is very suspenseful trips. A lot of suspension involved you're going to love this book and the whole sieres.
December 24, 2021
The trouble with the basic premise of the book is that I don't believe that the events that set off the whole plot of the book are significant enough to destroy civilazation. Well, maybe in the minds of a prepper they are, but rationally, no. So while it makes for a good story, I had trouble suspending the belief that it was possible/probable. And it was all just a little too right wing for me. Minorities and people on the left are all bad guys/stupid/evil and the military/preppers are all the smart good guys.
The lastof this series I will read.
The lastof this series I will read.
February 20, 2024
I enjoyed this one even more than the first one, “Black Autumn: Surviving the Crash”. This book was concurrent in time with the first one, but focused on the experiences of a different group of people, “a self-doubting family man, a jaded special operations soldier, and a pampered teenager.”
First off, confusion. I ordered in “Book 2: Travelers” from the library, but when I picked it up it said “Book 3: Travelers” on the cover. I have the flip-flopped Book 3/2, “Conquistadores” reserved. After reading number 2/3 (Travelers) I can see why they flipped it. “Conquistadores” (3/2) is concurrent with the first two books, focusing on a mafia-type group that tries to take over when law and order go bust in the apocalypse. Book 2/3 (Travelers) left us hanging with all three of these story lines. Now I have to mull and wonder until whatever book (4?) takes up their stories again.
Good character building, both in the sense that you got to understand the people involved, and got to watch their characters grow and improve. Once again, a bit of a “prepper lite” book, but enjoyable. I would recommend reading these in (ummm…) order, as they will make more sense. Quite a bit of language, but appropriate to the characters and setting. 5 stars for another really enjoyable book.
First off, confusion. I ordered in “Book 2: Travelers” from the library, but when I picked it up it said “Book 3: Travelers” on the cover. I have the flip-flopped Book 3/2, “Conquistadores” reserved. After reading number 2/3 (Travelers) I can see why they flipped it. “Conquistadores” (3/2) is concurrent with the first two books, focusing on a mafia-type group that tries to take over when law and order go bust in the apocalypse. Book 2/3 (Travelers) left us hanging with all three of these story lines. Now I have to mull and wonder until whatever book (4?) takes up their stories again.
Good character building, both in the sense that you got to understand the people involved, and got to watch their characters grow and improve. Once again, a bit of a “prepper lite” book, but enjoyable. I would recommend reading these in (ummm…) order, as they will make more sense. Quite a bit of language, but appropriate to the characters and setting. 5 stars for another really enjoyable book.
July 14, 2023
Book 2 of the Black Autumn series....even though listed as 3. This book follows three groups, all of which are lightly mentioned in book 1. First, we have Sage, the son of Jason Ross - head of the Homestead, traveling from Seattle to Utah. Along the way, he finds himself in the midst of a group of losers called "The Starbucks Crowd," who in typical overprivileged fashion feel they are entitled to what others have worked for. Sage seems to suddenly become super Boy Scout and start helping the SB gang survive, until he learns they plan on taking over a local farm house. Next, we have the ranger who trained Jason's daughter...none other than Mat Best (completing the BRCC team). Mat tries to take his latest score to her family in Kentucky, but they run into all sorts of rif raf along the way. Finally making it to Tennessee where Mat helps a small town build defenses against the wildlings. Finally, Cameron...Jason's brother who, while traveling across the desert to Utah, is ambushed by polygamous radical Mormons. Cameron is shot, his wife is wed to some cult member, and the kids are in the cult now. Cameron decides to kill everyone once he heals up.
September 14, 2020
Tales From the Apocalypse
I'm sure there are more eloquent book reviewers than I, but I'll add my $0.02 anyway. This series came to my attention via an Instagram ad. Book 1 seemed interesting so I downloaded it and started reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the world that the authors built (or technically destroyed, not 'built') though I feel perverse for saying I enjoyed it. Book 2 was well written, but a bit of a slog as the characters weren't people one can easily identify with. This book gets back to what made Book 1 so good... average people and what they have to deal with post-collapse, the kind of scenarios any one of us could easily find ourselves in if the world had a bad day.
I'm sure there are more eloquent book reviewers than I, but I'll add my $0.02 anyway. This series came to my attention via an Instagram ad. Book 1 seemed interesting so I downloaded it and started reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the world that the authors built (or technically destroyed, not 'built') though I feel perverse for saying I enjoyed it. Book 2 was well written, but a bit of a slog as the characters weren't people one can easily identify with. This book gets back to what made Book 1 so good... average people and what they have to deal with post-collapse, the kind of scenarios any one of us could easily find ourselves in if the world had a bad day.
January 19, 2025
This is easily in my top 10 favorite books – however I don’t give it five stars because in a lot of areas there are too many words that nobody would understand, they are not common words. And I had to look up too many words.
I hope that the author was not using a thesaurus, and that these words were actually part of his vocabulary. But even if he was not using a thesaurus, I don’t think it’s a good idea to use too many words that are not common and that people wouldn’t know.
But regardless, this book is so good, that even despite that, it’s one of my favorites. I like it mainly because of the different storylines, and each storyline is amazing. I looked forward to reading it every day.
P.S. this is book #2 in the series (not book #3)
I hope that the author was not using a thesaurus, and that these words were actually part of his vocabulary. But even if he was not using a thesaurus, I don’t think it’s a good idea to use too many words that are not common and that people wouldn’t know.
But regardless, this book is so good, that even despite that, it’s one of my favorites. I like it mainly because of the different storylines, and each storyline is amazing. I looked forward to reading it every day.
P.S. this is book #2 in the series (not book #3)
October 18, 2021
Compelling read that kept me totally absorbed
Three stories of survival during the first days and weeks after SHTF (Sh** Hits the Fan) in America. The scenarios are terrifying and will probably give a sensitive reader nightmares. I finished the book huddled over a space heater in my kitchen because my furnace went on the fritz and I had to wait till next morning for furnace repair guy. A total collapse of society would have me on the ropes, but it's fun to read about people banding together to survive the worst. I'm going to stream Book 3 in the series to my Amazon HD 10 Fire tablet.
Three stories of survival during the first days and weeks after SHTF (Sh** Hits the Fan) in America. The scenarios are terrifying and will probably give a sensitive reader nightmares. I finished the book huddled over a space heater in my kitchen because my furnace went on the fritz and I had to wait till next morning for furnace repair guy. A total collapse of society would have me on the ropes, but it's fun to read about people banding together to survive the worst. I'm going to stream Book 3 in the series to my Amazon HD 10 Fire tablet.
December 8, 2021
Good read but why bash cops and president trump.
Blackautumn.com link doesn't work on my kindle. They say site not secure so I can't down load the survive the black swan event...
Great read except..... Why say the cop are beating bashing the people of Seattle but close over the riots also why name the TRUMP TOWER WERE the author believe more bodies are going over the edge ? LITTLE ANTI TRUMP/COP BASHING.THATS JUST WRONG.
TO PORTRAY MATT as just a grunt mostly mindless brut that can't fix a scrap or even pack a decent bug out bag and then to forget it in his truck, is a real disservice to the Rangers.otherwise a good book.
Blackautumn.com link doesn't work on my kindle. They say site not secure so I can't down load the survive the black swan event...
Great read except..... Why say the cop are beating bashing the people of Seattle but close over the riots also why name the TRUMP TOWER WERE the author believe more bodies are going over the edge ? LITTLE ANTI TRUMP/COP BASHING.THATS JUST WRONG.
TO PORTRAY MATT as just a grunt mostly mindless brut that can't fix a scrap or even pack a decent bug out bag and then to forget it in his truck, is a real disservice to the Rangers.otherwise a good book.
May 1, 2019
Post apocalyptic thriller that delivers on all levels. This si one of those books that demands to e read in one sitting. The variety of characters and their separate challenges/adventures in this new dystopian America are compelling as well as very believable if you have a little understanding of human behavior in almost impossible situations. This book has introduced me to a pair of authors to follow, I look forward to reading more by them. I received a copy of this book by subscribing to their email list and chose to provide this review.
October 18, 2021
EXCELLENT REALISTIC SCENARIOS OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN
This book followed several individuals as they tried to make sense of life after a bomb goes off. It same timed what was happening and confused me a little until I caught up with the different story lines of the different individuals. The confusion was why i gave it 4 stars. At times I was emotionally involved with the action in one scene and it switched scenes to another individual before I was ready to leave the first scene.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE INTERESTED IN END TIMES STORIES WITHOUT ZOMBIES.
This book followed several individuals as they tried to make sense of life after a bomb goes off. It same timed what was happening and confused me a little until I caught up with the different story lines of the different individuals. The confusion was why i gave it 4 stars. At times I was emotionally involved with the action in one scene and it switched scenes to another individual before I was ready to leave the first scene.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE INTERESTED IN END TIMES STORIES WITHOUT ZOMBIES.
January 4, 2022
I really enjoyed this book and wished there was a half star option, cause that is what I would have rated it. Jeff and Jason are to blame as to why it doesn't get 5 stars, and that is because I compared it to Black Autumn (and I really loved that story line).
You truly do not have to read this books in order, but I do think Black Autumn paints a better picture of the collapse.
2 of the 3 stories being followed were excellent and 1 was good, but felt the ending was a little too perfect and needed more chaos and not so clean of a wrap up.
Definitely recommend!
You truly do not have to read this books in order, but I do think Black Autumn paints a better picture of the collapse.
2 of the 3 stories being followed were excellent and 1 was good, but felt the ending was a little too perfect and needed more chaos and not so clean of a wrap up.
Definitely recommend!
February 27, 2022
Just finished book 2
Another good read. You get drawn in to the story. The story continues as friends and family of the Ross Homestead try to make their way to safety after the stock market crashes and the first nukes detonated.
Our protagonists face wacky cults, gangbangers and corrupted townies. Making your way across America during the apocalypse is dangerous business.
I read the second installment of the series over the weekend and couldn't put it down on to book 3!
Another good read. You get drawn in to the story. The story continues as friends and family of the Ross Homestead try to make their way to safety after the stock market crashes and the first nukes detonated.
Our protagonists face wacky cults, gangbangers and corrupted townies. Making your way across America during the apocalypse is dangerous business.
I read the second installment of the series over the weekend and couldn't put it down on to book 3!
December 30, 2023
Book two in a post apocalyptic series, written by two former soldiers and survivalists.
Like the first book, this book is good enough. It's told from a different perspective, with various threads tying the overall story arc together. This one also gets a 3.75, well below the Goodreads average rating of 4.54.
I have the 3rd book (from the used book store) and will read it to continue the series. After that, I will continue further if I can get the books used- I definitely don't see paying full price.
Like the first book, this book is good enough. It's told from a different perspective, with various threads tying the overall story arc together. This one also gets a 3.75, well below the Goodreads average rating of 4.54.
I have the 3rd book (from the used book store) and will read it to continue the series. After that, I will continue further if I can get the books used- I definitely don't see paying full price.
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April 22, 2024A decent but short book. His first one was slow to begin and got better as it went on. This one started fast, kept going fast, and ended fast.
Not sure how this fits in with the full series, but this one says it's #3, while the book states it's #2.
There is one in between this one but it doesn't seem to matter what order you read them in since they all seem to start around the same period. It just follows a different group.
It's a good read. Will be reading the rest when I have time.
Not sure how this fits in with the full series, but this one says it's #3, while the book states it's #2.
There is one in between this one but it doesn't seem to matter what order you read them in since they all seem to start around the same period. It just follows a different group.
It's a good read. Will be reading the rest when I have time.
February 12, 2021
Wasn’t sure if this was gonna r an infomercial but the story locked in early and became a page turner. I have not read the first book so I’m still skeptical how the three events mentioned causes the whole nation to melt down and go Mad Max so quickly, especially since one event was in a foreign country and the other in CA.
Not sure if I’m going forward or backwards or even continuing with this series.
Not sure if I’m going forward or backwards or even continuing with this series.
August 25, 2021
Awesome Read!
I'm not very good at writing reviews so I will just saw what I know. Book One had me hooked from the first page and made it difficult to put down. Black Autumn Book 1 is a 5 star book easily. Book 2 filled the stories in wonderfully. Quite a few surprises that will have you cheering and some sorrowful crying. A read definitely worth the price 💖💖💖 Now on to Book 3 😁😁😁
I'm not very good at writing reviews so I will just saw what I know. Book One had me hooked from the first page and made it difficult to put down. Black Autumn Book 1 is a 5 star book easily. Book 2 filled the stories in wonderfully. Quite a few surprises that will have you cheering and some sorrowful crying. A read definitely worth the price 💖💖💖 Now on to Book 3 😁😁😁
December 10, 2021
Realism at it's worst reality!
A very thought provoking series thus far. Travelers takes the reality of this theme of the "Appoclipce " even further. These ,from my perspective, would pretty much describe what the Bible calls "The End Times or Appoclipce".
It is pretty scary, in this book, to see the depravity of human nature in the desire to survive! I would not recommend these books for individuals who have difficulty seeing reality from fiction.
A very thought provoking series thus far. Travelers takes the reality of this theme of the "Appoclipce " even further. These ,from my perspective, would pretty much describe what the Bible calls "The End Times or Appoclipce".
It is pretty scary, in this book, to see the depravity of human nature in the desire to survive! I would not recommend these books for individuals who have difficulty seeing reality from fiction.
January 22, 2022
I liked this book. It kind of seemed like a totally other book, but it did mention characters from the first book. It was interesting to see what could possibly happen if (maybe I should say 'when') something like this does happen. I do believe that the total story could be realized. I also think I am not nearly as prepared for TEOTWAWKI. I will pray that this stays a fiction story, and doesn't turn into a nightmare.
January 19, 2023
A good read
This is a multi-faceted story with so many converging character arcs. I can't wait to see how all these different characters culminate at the end. So far, things seem plausible. I like the emotional developments as the characters face trials. The story could use more detail in describing survival techniques. Example: using the material found in a car for insulation against cold or to start a fire.
This is a multi-faceted story with so many converging character arcs. I can't wait to see how all these different characters culminate at the end. So far, things seem plausible. I like the emotional developments as the characters face trials. The story could use more detail in describing survival techniques. Example: using the material found in a car for insulation against cold or to start a fire.
May 29, 2023
Gutsy and terrifying!!
The apocalypse is in full force and people are just trying to live. Finding food and water means living. People have become monsters just trying to exist. Death is around ever bend in the curve. A few of our heroes are trying to survive but it’s almost impossible to hide. The hordes of the starving will find all and take whatever they can. Is it possible to retain your sense of honor and decency? Or does everyone just become a zombie of sorts?
The apocalypse is in full force and people are just trying to live. Finding food and water means living. People have become monsters just trying to exist. Death is around ever bend in the curve. A few of our heroes are trying to survive but it’s almost impossible to hide. The hordes of the starving will find all and take whatever they can. Is it possible to retain your sense of honor and decency? Or does everyone just become a zombie of sorts?
June 21, 2024
Sad…
I’m re-reading the Black Autumn series and, to me, this is the saddest of the bunch…as a retired paramedic I know that Caroline’s death could have been prevented with something as simple as a honey saturated bandage. Honey is nature’s antibiotic; when I burned my calf on a motorcycle’s hot exhaust a honey saturated bandage is what the professional wound clinic treated it with.
I’m re-reading the Black Autumn series and, to me, this is the saddest of the bunch…as a retired paramedic I know that Caroline’s death could have been prevented with something as simple as a honey saturated bandage. Honey is nature’s antibiotic; when I burned my calf on a motorcycle’s hot exhaust a honey saturated bandage is what the professional wound clinic treated it with.
June 25, 2025
There’s something I really love about this series. The structure hits all the right notes for me—multiple perspectives, short chapters, and excellent pacing. Just when one storyline starts to slow down, another one ramps up with a big climax, keeping the momentum going.
At times, the books can be a bit politically incorrect, but the storytelling is so compelling that I’m willing to overlook it.
I might just dive into a full series binge. I’m all in.
At times, the books can be a bit politically incorrect, but the storytelling is so compelling that I’m willing to overlook it.
I might just dive into a full series binge. I’m all in.
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