Flare: The Journey

by Theresa Shaver

Flare –The Journey Book 1 What would a mother endure to reach her children in a catastrophic global event? What would she let stand in her way to reach them? Nothing…nothing would stop her. Lila Duncan is months away from leaving her husband and setting up a new happier home for her kids. Freedom is so close she can almost taste it. While attending a conference almost 400 miles from home to help reach her goal, the unthinkable happens. A massive Solar Flare hits the planet wiping out all modern electronics including all modes of transportation. The world begins to burn as civilization is stopped in its tracks. Frantic with worry for her son and daughter in the care of their indifferent father, she decides to tackle the journey home on foot. Between her and home are the Rocky Mountains that she will have to cross. The Journey will take every ounce of will and determination she has but not even a mountain range can compete against a mother’s love.

Genres: Apocalyptic, Dystopia, Science Fiction

237 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2019

About the author

Theresa Shaver lives in South Central Alberta Canada.
As an avid reader, I used to dream about writing and sharing my own stories with the world. Publishing was a far off and intimidating goal until Amazon opened the gates! I love that I get real feed back from my fans on my books instead of some guy behind a desk who studies market trends. I write to share my dreams with the world and now I can. My first series is a Young Adult Post-apocalypse story. I love writing about the growth of characters faced with such huge challenges and plan to continue future stories in wrecked worlds. It's a new do it yourself world in so many industries so never stop believing in your dreams and do it yourself!

Reviews

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[Liz Fully Booked]

I read this book for a dystopian book club I belong to over on Facebook. Not a new book, but this was great. I’d call it a beginner’s dystopian, just because while the dystopian elements are still there, it wasn’t as frightening or gruesome as some dystopian books I’ve read.

After a solar flare takes out all electronics and communications, a traveling mother has to make her way hundreds of miles to get home to her children. This book tells the story of her determination to make it home to her kids and everything she goes through trying to get there, when nothing is working in the modern world anymore, and people are starting to panic.

I thought the book was clever, and it was definitely engaging. I read it in just over a day, so you know it was good. Does she make it home? And if so, what does she find? All I know is, I’m definitely going to move on to book 2 and keep reading.

[John Podlaski]

I enjoyed reading Flare: The Journey by Theresa Shaver. The main character is Lila Duncan, a Canadian prepper, who finds herself at a conference 400 miles from home when a solar flare hits the planet. Without hesitation, she gathers supplies onto a small wagon and heads off on a scooter to get back home to her two children. There are several times when her safety and trip were in jeopardy, but she does whatever was necessary to succeed. She also comes upon kind people who want to help her.

It's a harrowing journey filled with edge of your seat suspense. The ending has a cliffhanger which made me anxious to find out what happens next. I did download the next book and plan to get back into the story immediately. Highly recommended for all ages.

[Regina Felty]

This book started off well and really built up to the suspense and drama at first, but I felt let down as I went along. While the idea and plot were intriguing, the scenes didn't pull them along. I don't want to give anything away, but some of the scenarios were unrealistic and I couldn't imagine that a person in this situation would behave this casual and run into such "luck" for the dilemma they are facing. I was also disappointed in the ending and how it dropped you without any satisfaction or closure. Unless you read the next book in the series, you feel as if you've been left in thin air.

[Elizabeth Duckworth]

I have to admit that I am hooked on the EMP novels, everyone has a different idea on how the loss of the grid will affect humanity. I have read other books that Theresa Shaver has written and I especially like her "Canadian" take on the subject. I do have trouble believing the idea (in all books of this genre) that people will start killing one another within two days, but then again what I see on TV these days in America .....people are killing each other every day for no reason let alone starving! I did enjoy reading this and Look for the sequel when it comes out on Kindle Unlimited.

[Susan Cook]

Four and a half stars!

A good start for a post-apocalypse series. Lila is planning on separating from her unfaithful and abusive husband and had secretly started the road to independence for herself and 2 kids with an online business. While attending a conference which she hopes will boost her business opportunities, a massive solar flare occurs that destroys the electrical grid, disables modern vehicles and unfortunately destroys the internet and communication. Lila is forced to get back home to her children by whatever means are necessary.

[Tracey L.]

A great start to a series

I really enjoyed this first book. I have read the YA stranded series of hers before and really enjoyed it even though I’m 50. I’ve already downloaded book 2 to start next. While it’s nice to have a strong female main character, after hearing her talk about her husband, I was really hoping she would find a good man along the way, lol. I’m a sap for it. There’s still 2 or more to go so may get my wish. This was about her journey home, pretty much solo. No romance in this first one.

[Ken Illingworth]

Do you really want to get between a mother and her children.

I am not usually a fan of survivalist books but I was intrigued by the principle character of a mum trying to get home to her kids and once I started reading I could not put it down until I finished.
I liked that she started life as the fairy tale princess and got a dose of reality and was taking steps.
Looking forward to the next book.

[Pam Shelton-Anderson]

This was a good story. I like that it is in Canada which is different and the female main character, Lila, was a good strong female but not overdone. She was fearful when appropriate but also able to find the good guys as well as doing some good deeds herself. There were some editing issues though (you bare your teeth not bar them and the town Field lost its capital "F" a few times etc). I look forward to the next book.

[Kay Mack]

Great characters!

I loved that the main protagonist is a woman and a mum. Smart, feisty and she loves her kids. This solar flare is just that bit different because of the aforementioned. With great characterisation and solid world building, there is a lot of breathtaking moments to make sure you don’t fall asleep whilst reading. I enjoyed it enough to get the next in the series.

[Tricia Toney]

Lila Duncan is 400 miles away from her children when a solar flare erupts, causing technology to die. She meets Bethany and they set out together. Bethany leaves, with grave consequences. She needs to get home because her soon to be ex husband is unreliable. Time is ticking and the danger grows with every day.

[Patricia King]

Excellent

Loved the main female character, she had amazing grit and determination to get back to her children. Being from the USA I would have had access to better weapons but she did a great job with the Bowie knife and hatchet.

[Shadara]

Truly Every Mother's Fear

A great read and an even better read if your a mom. I was able to truly connect with Lila's fears. It makes me feel as though I need to buy some scooters and a wagon along with a ton of other stuff and start prepping. I can't wait for the next book.

[Kathryn Laing]

Theresa Shaver is a master of the genre! In this book Lila Duncan is stranded after a solar flare, hundreds of miles from home, with her children in the care of her abusive and uncaring husband. She will do anything to get back to them as we witness her journey home to them.

[Chrystal Roe]

Excellent

This is a scary story. Imagine being hundreds of miles from home when all power disappears. No car, no phone, and no internet. Just a woman alone who needs to get back to her children. Could You do it? I can't wait to read more of this story.

[Virginia A]

Wonderful story!

A mother determined to find her children amidst against almost insurmountable odds! She finally gets home but where are her children? Can't wait to find out! Read it! You'll find yourself pulled in!

Midst

[Vikki Vaught]

My Musings

What an amazing story with compelling characters and a terrifying plot. I am so glad I found this book on Amazon. I hope the next one in this series is available.Happy ☺reading 📚!

[Ms]

Flare

I always enjoy Ms. Shaver’s books and have read them most of them several times. Great start to a new story.

[Roy]

Well told

Some bad language but only a few words in dialogue with bad folks. The action is reasonable and the lack of immediate looting was more probable in Canada.

[Bernie]

The Journey review

The Journey is the first fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Flare series written by author Theresa Shaver.

[Debbie Poole]

Flare

I hate cliffhangers, but on another note a great book,so powerful and something that can happen,praise the Lord it never does,well worth the read ,!!

[heather]

Repetitive and poorly edited

[HOLLY]

I enjoyed the book Flare very much. It was a good read and I finished it in one night. Great joy Theresa.

[Amanda]

My favourite type of escapism, a good apocalypse story.

[cindy bliss]

Great book

Great book. Couldn’t put it down until I finished it, then went and preordered the next one.
Loved main character, strong and determined but not perfect.

[Kathy]

Great!

Really loved this book. Held my interest from beginning to end. Definitely recommend this book. Ready to start the next one.

[Shari]

Once again Ms. Shaver has given us a very great book. It’s full of great characters and engrossing situations . I highly recommend this book.

[Gerri Johnson]

I have just started reading EMP books. Flare was the 3rd and I found it exciting and dull at the same time.

[Cassie]

I loved this series. The female character was strong and likable. I would definitely read more by this author.

[susan howgate]

wow brill story line couldnt put it down