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Flare: The Journey
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.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 9, 2019
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Theresa Shaver
38 books188 followersTheresa 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!
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!
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September 25, 2021
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.
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.
July 4, 2020
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.
December 8, 2019
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.
April 23, 2021
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.
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.
August 29, 2021
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.
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.
November 28, 2019
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.
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.
December 2, 2019
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.
May 28, 2020
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.
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.
November 24, 2019
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.
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.
January 15, 2020
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.
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.
June 17, 2020
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.
January 26, 2021
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.
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.
January 26, 2021
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
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
March 12, 2021
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 📚!
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 📚!
November 13, 2019
Flare
I always enjoy Ms. Shaver’s books and have read them most of them several times. Great start to a new story.
I always enjoy Ms. Shaver’s books and have read them most of them several times. Great start to a new story.
November 14, 2019
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.
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.
November 19, 2019
The Journey review
The Journey is the first fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Flare series written by author Theresa Shaver.
The Journey is the first fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Flare series written by author Theresa Shaver.
November 28, 2019
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 ,!!
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 ,!!
November 30, 2019
Repetitive and poorly edited
December 1, 2019
I enjoyed the book Flare very much. It was a good read and I finished it in one night. Great joy Theresa.
December 7, 2019
My favourite type of escapism, a good apocalypse story.
January 21, 2020
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.
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.
February 25, 2020
Great!
Really loved this book. Held my interest from beginning to end. Definitely recommend this book. Ready to start the next one.
Really loved this book. Held my interest from beginning to end. Definitely recommend this book. Ready to start the next one.
February 25, 2020
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.
January 27, 2021
I have just started reading EMP books. Flare was the 3rd and I found it exciting and dull at the same time.
February 11, 2021
I loved this series. The female character was strong and likable. I would definitely read more by this author.
February 15, 2021
wow brill story line couldnt put it down
July 31, 2021
Mothers goals
Lila has quite the trip to get home to her children. Trying to be a good person and not a victim when everything goes South.
Lila has quite the trip to get home to her children. Trying to be a good person and not a victim when everything goes South.
March 15, 2022
Pretty good
I don't have any complaints. This book kept me interested throughout. Great character development and theme was amazing! Can't wait to read book 2.
I don't have any complaints. This book kept me interested throughout. Great character development and theme was amazing! Can't wait to read book 2.
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