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Dystopia: The Beginning of the End
Destiny Walters is fierce in the protection of her family. When their world begins to crumble it is up to her and those with her to find a way to survive.
Not all is what it seems with Matt, and she knows this. He’s never been committed to her, but nothing could have revealed his true intentions.
Banding together in rural Kentucky, this small group finds enemies in their own county far more dangerous than those who would change the world.
Not all is what it seems; in the world or at home. This small group strives to connect with their community and rely on one another for security.
Beginning of the End is an emotional ride through the end of the world. One where the community is key and an ideal read for fans of Alas Babylon and Lights out.
Not all is what it seems with Matt, and she knows this. He’s never been committed to her, but nothing could have revealed his true intentions.
Banding together in rural Kentucky, this small group finds enemies in their own county far more dangerous than those who would change the world.
Not all is what it seems; in the world or at home. This small group strives to connect with their community and rely on one another for security.
Beginning of the End is an emotional ride through the end of the world. One where the community is key and an ideal read for fans of Alas Babylon and Lights out.
- GenresPost ApocalypticDystopia
223 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 14, 2014
166 people are currently reading
88 people want to read
About the author
D.J. Cooper
61 books46 followersBestselling Disaster & Apocalypse Author DJ Cooper
She lives in Biddeford, Maine, with a demon disguised as a cat! She loves to read and write post-apocalyptic and disaster fiction. It all started with the Dystopia series of books she released in late 2014, and she has been going strong since.
She also writes nonfiction prepper books and articles for her preparedness teams at Thrive Self-Reliance Initiative. That first title created a strong desire to learn more, leading her back to school, hoping to gain more perspective on the craft and the industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Marketing. She spends her days now studying for her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in teaching.
DJ’s favorite apocalyptic reads are The Road, Alas Babylon, One Second After, & the dystopian series Hunger Games. As an Apocalypse author, she hopes to find herself among these favorites for readers of all ages.
She lives in Biddeford, Maine, with a demon disguised as a cat! She loves to read and write post-apocalyptic and disaster fiction. It all started with the Dystopia series of books she released in late 2014, and she has been going strong since.
She also writes nonfiction prepper books and articles for her preparedness teams at Thrive Self-Reliance Initiative. That first title created a strong desire to learn more, leading her back to school, hoping to gain more perspective on the craft and the industry. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Science in Marketing. She spends her days now studying for her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with a concentration in teaching.
DJ’s favorite apocalyptic reads are The Road, Alas Babylon, One Second After, & the dystopian series Hunger Games. As an Apocalypse author, she hopes to find herself among these favorites for readers of all ages.
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October 28, 2024
☆☆☆☆☆
WITH MULTIPLE CRISIS TAKING DOWN THE U.S. INFASTRUCTURE, THE ONLY MEANS OF SURVIVEL IS BANDING TOGETHER
The Beginning of the End: Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller: Surviving a Powerless World (Dystopia Book 1) by DJ Cooper is a very well written, action-packed, and intriguing story of a group of family members, friends, and neighbors who band together to ride out the fall of the U.S. banking system along with a deadly virus which has brought the U.S. government as well as the rest of the world to their knees.
The only way to survive is to band together, fight to protect your family, friends, and property from the miscreants who have no problems pillaging, killing, and burning down neighborhoods and cities.
This is the first book inwhich I have read of DJ Cooper and to tell you the truth, at first, I wasn't really into all the different militia groups running around in the first few characters and really wasn't sure who were the good guys and who were the bad guys but once into the book a little farther it was really easy and you'll find yourself routing for Dez and Matt's group as they protect themselves and help out their community.
I really enjoyed this first book in this series and plan to continue onto the second book in this series shortly. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this book.
WITH MULTIPLE CRISIS TAKING DOWN THE U.S. INFASTRUCTURE, THE ONLY MEANS OF SURVIVEL IS BANDING TOGETHER
The Beginning of the End: Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller: Surviving a Powerless World (Dystopia Book 1) by DJ Cooper is a very well written, action-packed, and intriguing story of a group of family members, friends, and neighbors who band together to ride out the fall of the U.S. banking system along with a deadly virus which has brought the U.S. government as well as the rest of the world to their knees.
The only way to survive is to band together, fight to protect your family, friends, and property from the miscreants who have no problems pillaging, killing, and burning down neighborhoods and cities.
This is the first book inwhich I have read of DJ Cooper and to tell you the truth, at first, I wasn't really into all the different militia groups running around in the first few characters and really wasn't sure who were the good guys and who were the bad guys but once into the book a little farther it was really easy and you'll find yourself routing for Dez and Matt's group as they protect themselves and help out their community.
I really enjoyed this first book in this series and plan to continue onto the second book in this series shortly. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this book.
July 10, 2017
Matt and Destiny are preppers. They have been watching alerts, gathering supplies, and honing their skills for many years. Meeting with like minded people, sharing thoughts, ideas, values. And then it happened. It came in the form of Ebola and terrorist attacks, but the real news was the small scrolling notification at the bottom of the screen, one which altered them to the true dire straits their country was in. This was about more than the Ebola, this was about the country's collapse. It was time to act, to put into action the skills they had learnt. The world around them is in the throes of chaos, they must quickly learn who to trust and how to survive. The world has been turned askew, there are those who will exploit this, raping, pillaging, and taking anything they want as theirs. Matt and Destiny must find a way to protect themselves, and those they care for, before the worst thing imaginable happens.
One of the things which instantly struck me about this book is that in places it could be used as a how-to manual. It is filled with great and executable ideas introduced through the story itself (my favourite being the solar oven. You bet I am going to be trying that one out.) It is clear how much research has gone into this book simply due to its content. The characters are interesting, and the plot itself follows one group as they witness the events they have been prepping for, the end of world, although not in your dramatic zombie apocalypse or mutant creatures scenario. This is a down-to-Earth, true to life, prepper plot. Hardship and danger reveals the true natures of a person, and through these characters we clearly see this occurring, not only on minor scales, but on the extreme as well. It is a well-designed world and holds very true to how events would probably occur. There are a few areas where their acquisitions became a little too much like reading a list and the book itself needs a little tweaking, which is why I opted for a 4 star rating, but the overall concept and story-telling is good.
One of the things which instantly struck me about this book is that in places it could be used as a how-to manual. It is filled with great and executable ideas introduced through the story itself (my favourite being the solar oven. You bet I am going to be trying that one out.) It is clear how much research has gone into this book simply due to its content. The characters are interesting, and the plot itself follows one group as they witness the events they have been prepping for, the end of world, although not in your dramatic zombie apocalypse or mutant creatures scenario. This is a down-to-Earth, true to life, prepper plot. Hardship and danger reveals the true natures of a person, and through these characters we clearly see this occurring, not only on minor scales, but on the extreme as well. It is a well-designed world and holds very true to how events would probably occur. There are a few areas where their acquisitions became a little too much like reading a list and the book itself needs a little tweaking, which is why I opted for a 4 star rating, but the overall concept and story-telling is good.
April 16, 2016
A very good book with an important message of preparedness. DJ Cooper not only tells a beautifully detailed story, but imbues it with helpful and practical knowledge.
Matt and Destiny (Dez) are very aware of their surroundings and have good friends and neighbors. This helps when everyone begins to share their concerns about a possible financial collapse. All in the groups have a positive preparedness mind-set, but will they truly be prepared for what's coming?
This story tells of the adventures and obstacles that they encounter, and how the group will attempt to persevere through dangers and loss. This was a very enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to the next book in this series, 'The Long Road'. The characters are described perfectly and it allows the reader to humanize them. A good read with the four star rating only the result of mishaps in editing. Otherwise, it was very entertaining!
Matt and Destiny (Dez) are very aware of their surroundings and have good friends and neighbors. This helps when everyone begins to share their concerns about a possible financial collapse. All in the groups have a positive preparedness mind-set, but will they truly be prepared for what's coming?
This story tells of the adventures and obstacles that they encounter, and how the group will attempt to persevere through dangers and loss. This was a very enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to the next book in this series, 'The Long Road'. The characters are described perfectly and it allows the reader to humanize them. A good read with the four star rating only the result of mishaps in editing. Otherwise, it was very entertaining!
July 12, 2017
I absolutely adore the use of quotes at the beginning of each chapter - a thought provoking addition that worked well with the story.
A little different than most Dystopian novels, this book sends a message to prepare for the unexpected. I heard it loud and clear. It leaves you a bit shaky seeing how fast society can fall apart before your eyes. The worst part is - this is all possible. From Ebola to terrorism to disaster.
I do have to put a subject matter warning on here for scenes of rape (not-explicit) and violence.
A little different than most Dystopian novels, this book sends a message to prepare for the unexpected. I heard it loud and clear. It leaves you a bit shaky seeing how fast society can fall apart before your eyes. The worst part is - this is all possible. From Ebola to terrorism to disaster.
I do have to put a subject matter warning on here for scenes of rape (not-explicit) and violence.
June 5, 2017
Realistic Depiction of the Beginning of the End
I read a lot of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic books and not a lot of things surprised me in them anymore. Most of the stories follow the same x plus y equals z kind of format. Beginning of the End didn’t seem to follow that formula exactly, but didn’t stray too far from it to be weird or too different.
Cooper really understand the audience and writes this book in a way that seems to speak to the prepper and the everyday person alike. Written from the point of view of a group of friends who are prepared but not as much as they would have liked to be, Beginning of the End tells the story of what would happen if you understand how to prepare and what to prepare and because of this intimate knowledge you are able to save yourself before everyone else goes out in a panic.
The author was able to write a lot of details into this book without it feeling overwhelming (or long). There were parts that some people might say weren’t realistic, but if you’ve ever watched fear and temptation creep into someone’s eyes during a crisis (think Hurricane Katrina) then what happens in this all feel right and appropriate. Every day is not going to be a new adventure. Some days are going to not work out the way you expected them to. People are going to fail, things are going to stop working, and you have to move on.
Overall, the story was entertaining and didn’t leave me feeling cheated at the end of it. Sure it’s a little short and people probably like a longer story with more in it, but I thought that Cooper was able to add a ton into this without overwhelming the reader. I’m not 100% sure exactly where the story arc is going to go from here, but I think I’m interested.
Some of my only issues where the lack of details around the disease (Ebola) and the reasoning/fallout/more details around it. I’m a sucker for a good story that involves a scientific plague or disease like that at the center of the story — but this story was much more about the interaction of the people and their need to survive.
The narration was done by Scott Berrier who I thought did a really nice job with this story. I was listening to it one minute and all of a sudden it was almost over. I was able to breeze through the story with his narration at the helm. This isn’t my first and it won’t be my last book narrated by him.
Note: at the time of review there were a few audio errors that I have reached out to Berrier to correct. I’m hoping that these will be fixed quickly.
I read a lot of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic books and not a lot of things surprised me in them anymore. Most of the stories follow the same x plus y equals z kind of format. Beginning of the End didn’t seem to follow that formula exactly, but didn’t stray too far from it to be weird or too different.
Cooper really understand the audience and writes this book in a way that seems to speak to the prepper and the everyday person alike. Written from the point of view of a group of friends who are prepared but not as much as they would have liked to be, Beginning of the End tells the story of what would happen if you understand how to prepare and what to prepare and because of this intimate knowledge you are able to save yourself before everyone else goes out in a panic.
The author was able to write a lot of details into this book without it feeling overwhelming (or long). There were parts that some people might say weren’t realistic, but if you’ve ever watched fear and temptation creep into someone’s eyes during a crisis (think Hurricane Katrina) then what happens in this all feel right and appropriate. Every day is not going to be a new adventure. Some days are going to not work out the way you expected them to. People are going to fail, things are going to stop working, and you have to move on.
Overall, the story was entertaining and didn’t leave me feeling cheated at the end of it. Sure it’s a little short and people probably like a longer story with more in it, but I thought that Cooper was able to add a ton into this without overwhelming the reader. I’m not 100% sure exactly where the story arc is going to go from here, but I think I’m interested.
Some of my only issues where the lack of details around the disease (Ebola) and the reasoning/fallout/more details around it. I’m a sucker for a good story that involves a scientific plague or disease like that at the center of the story — but this story was much more about the interaction of the people and their need to survive.
The narration was done by Scott Berrier who I thought did a really nice job with this story. I was listening to it one minute and all of a sudden it was almost over. I was able to breeze through the story with his narration at the helm. This isn’t my first and it won’t be my last book narrated by him.
Note: at the time of review there were a few audio errors that I have reached out to Berrier to correct. I’m hoping that these will be fixed quickly.
June 21, 2017
As a person who loves "the grid" but doesn't really believe it will last forever, I LOVED this story. I shivered at how easily things spiraled into chaos. It felt all too believable. I felt like I learned something valuable in the way of life skills, within the context of an interesting story, and, honestly, I relate deeply to characters who considered coffee a necessary part of life. For all of its sad end-of-the-world content, the story itself was a quick, well-written, entertaining read. If you love a good apocalypse, this is the book for you!
February 21, 2020
A great read! I did enjoy this very interesting, informative story! Gave me some things, a lot of things to think about! Filled with excellent suggestions for real life situations whilst being entertaining & leaving you wanting more! Really looking forward to the next instalment! I wold recommend this to everyone!
September 13, 2017
The Beginning of the End is a refreshing twist on stories in this genre. When you think of "Dystopia," you might think of Hunger Games, The Giver, or The Lottery, but this story plays a much more "close to home" kind of tune, in that it follows events that could very well happen in our lifetime that might cause an overall breakdown of society as we know it, and it leaves you wondering, "Am I really ready for something like this?"
The story follows a small community of neighbors who band together in order to survive any and all potential threats that could present themselves as government, law, and society starts to collapse around them. It follows their point of view in a rural area of the country, so we don't actually witness the collapse itself, but learn of the events as the characters do through news and radio reports, as well as through family and friends that they're able to connect with throughout the story. This gives the reader such an uneasy feel of just how isolated and "out of the loop" one might be should society fall apart in this way. But I do love how the neighbors, adhered together faithfully by the main characters Matt and Destiny, remain positive and helpful of others throughout the crisis. The author does well to show the dark side of some humans falling into despair and giving into their greedy side by taking advantage of the lack of government restrictions, but also the good side of humanity through the main characters who not only remain diligent about keeping themselves safe and healthy, but in how willing they are to take care of those who are in need, and possibly unable to fend for themselves. It gives you a sense of undying hope in an otherwise despondent setting. I thought the author's display of this light in the darkness is what really makes this book worth reading!
Now there are a bit of editing and formatting issues with this book, and the writing skill itself could use some work. These issues are usually what turns me off of a piece of fiction, but I still gave this four stars for a very specific reason other than what I mentioned in the paragraph above: interestingly enough, there's a nonfiction element within these pages that kept my interest despite the issues that usually bother me. Ms. Cooper clearly has a wealth of knowledge regarding basic survival methods, from cooking without a fire using the sun and aluminum foil to all other tips and tricks one can use to take care of basic needs in the event of an emergency. Though I personally don't foresee a collapse in society anytime soon, the information is still great to have (I mean, you never know, right?), and as I'm an avid backpacker, I found a lot of it useful anyway!
Some other readers may think, "Well then why doesn't the author just make a nonfiction book about prepping?" I'll tell you what. There are already a lot of books out there on survival tips, ultra-lite backpacking, prepping, etc, and there are many who like to read informative nonfiction. But there are many who have an easier time keeping their attention when information is given through a creative story form, which is what's done in The Beginning of the End. This makes the book one of a kind, and I think anyone interested in the subject will get something out of this story! I for one, look forward to the next book, which I believe tells the same story but in the point of view of one of the major city's evacuees. Can't wait! Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for this very interesting and educational story!
The story follows a small community of neighbors who band together in order to survive any and all potential threats that could present themselves as government, law, and society starts to collapse around them. It follows their point of view in a rural area of the country, so we don't actually witness the collapse itself, but learn of the events as the characters do through news and radio reports, as well as through family and friends that they're able to connect with throughout the story. This gives the reader such an uneasy feel of just how isolated and "out of the loop" one might be should society fall apart in this way. But I do love how the neighbors, adhered together faithfully by the main characters Matt and Destiny, remain positive and helpful of others throughout the crisis. The author does well to show the dark side of some humans falling into despair and giving into their greedy side by taking advantage of the lack of government restrictions, but also the good side of humanity through the main characters who not only remain diligent about keeping themselves safe and healthy, but in how willing they are to take care of those who are in need, and possibly unable to fend for themselves. It gives you a sense of undying hope in an otherwise despondent setting. I thought the author's display of this light in the darkness is what really makes this book worth reading!
Now there are a bit of editing and formatting issues with this book, and the writing skill itself could use some work. These issues are usually what turns me off of a piece of fiction, but I still gave this four stars for a very specific reason other than what I mentioned in the paragraph above: interestingly enough, there's a nonfiction element within these pages that kept my interest despite the issues that usually bother me. Ms. Cooper clearly has a wealth of knowledge regarding basic survival methods, from cooking without a fire using the sun and aluminum foil to all other tips and tricks one can use to take care of basic needs in the event of an emergency. Though I personally don't foresee a collapse in society anytime soon, the information is still great to have (I mean, you never know, right?), and as I'm an avid backpacker, I found a lot of it useful anyway!
Some other readers may think, "Well then why doesn't the author just make a nonfiction book about prepping?" I'll tell you what. There are already a lot of books out there on survival tips, ultra-lite backpacking, prepping, etc, and there are many who like to read informative nonfiction. But there are many who have an easier time keeping their attention when information is given through a creative story form, which is what's done in The Beginning of the End. This makes the book one of a kind, and I think anyone interested in the subject will get something out of this story! I for one, look forward to the next book, which I believe tells the same story but in the point of view of one of the major city's evacuees. Can't wait! Thank you, Ms. Cooper, for this very interesting and educational story!
March 20, 2020
This book, first of a series, ended up being very murky for me. There are many, many writing issues with grammar, word usage etc that even a good proofreader could have helped. It starts with possible Ebola threat in the US that our "group" believes is a false flag, though it ends up being true. We never really find out how or why it got here (terrorists would be at risk too) nor why it caused the financial system to fail here. I had not heard of the petrodollar so took an opportunity to read up on it. Had it failed, the world economy would have gone. I guess that didn't matter because there were terrorist on the group, destroyed power grid, nukes flying out of the US (but not in) and an EMP (but not here), gangs running amok (distinctly possible if society unraveled). It was as though the author couldn't settle on a good cause for disaster so included most of them (still waiting for an asteroid hit, volcanic eruption and extra-terrestrials). As usual, FEMA=bad and there is an obligatory right-wing dig at illegal aliens. For much of the book, our focus group had some good ideas but they missed the boat on a lot of things (should have invested in gold and silver). They have a good spot of land to escape to later, but did little before to fix it up. There are also a lot of people and I had to keep looking back to find out who some of them were and still am not sure who Morgan is or why he matters. At the start of the period of concern for events, the women are attacked by men who intended on harm. There was still law enforcement and society was intact so why would these guys suddenly decide to do this? Later, yah maybe but now? To top it off, the homestead men let them go and I don't buy their reason. There also seemed to be a lot of family and friends that were an afterthought once society broke down? Why not contact them before? This was very erratic and confusing and I'm not sure if I will continue with this jumble.
October 5, 2019
Dystopia beginning of the end book 1 admittedly is a more positive spin on what could happen if societal comforts cease to work. Despite this it does show how the world does not have to devolve into a living hell just because what we know no longer exists and we now have a new way of life, harder but not impossible to live. I enjoyed this book and appreciated the interesting ways some of the problems were solved and how Dez and Matt chose to stay compassionate yet fierce. This book gave us a look at how various types of people handle the new world and even how they choose to develop relationships or not.
March 12, 2019
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
Now this is how you prepare. This is what you do. A great read but also a knock in the head that you can prep all you want but if you do not have your "people" you are just as good dead. One can not protect your stuff alone.
Great story. Enjoyed it immensely.
Now this is how you prepare. This is what you do. A great read but also a knock in the head that you can prep all you want but if you do not have your "people" you are just as good dead. One can not protect your stuff alone.
Great story. Enjoyed it immensely.
August 22, 2019
Another great read!
From start to finish, this second book of the Dystopia series is a non-stop page turner. A new group of survivors come together, trying to stay ahead of the chaos as well as the wolves at their backs. I can't wait to begin book three!
From start to finish, this second book of the Dystopia series is a non-stop page turner. A new group of survivors come together, trying to stay ahead of the chaos as well as the wolves at their backs. I can't wait to begin book three!
March 23, 2020
Preparedness 101
If you want to feel like you aren’t prepared for the end of the world, and learn some new preparedness tips/tricks to get you there, definitely check out this novel. The author effortlessly weaves an enthralling story into a discussion of self-efficiency.
If you want to feel like you aren’t prepared for the end of the world, and learn some new preparedness tips/tricks to get you there, definitely check out this novel. The author effortlessly weaves an enthralling story into a discussion of self-efficiency.
December 26, 2018
Interesting read
Overall a good read.l, especially if you're into prepping. I'm not sure what's up with all that back matter. Pages and pages of it.
Overall a good read.l, especially if you're into prepping. I'm not sure what's up with all that back matter. Pages and pages of it.
July 13, 2019
Good story
Liked the storyline in this book. Good characters and plot is moving along at a good pace. Now to book two.
Liked the storyline in this book. Good characters and plot is moving along at a good pace. Now to book two.
August 12, 2019
The Beginning of the End review
The Beginning of the End is the first post apocalyptic survival book in the Dystopia series written by author D. J. Cooper.
The Beginning of the End is the first post apocalyptic survival book in the Dystopia series written by author D. J. Cooper.
May 21, 2020
This is a short story but it gives enough info that I think it would make a great book.
December 30, 2023
This book was just ok for me. The storyline gets confusing in parts, jumping from scene to scene basically, that I'd have to go back and re-read to figure out how the characters got from one point to another. Character development is minimal. I'm not sure of how old the main characters Dez and Matt are even. At the beginning of the book I'm picturing young adult to mid-thirties, middle of the book has me thinking they may be older adults like 40-50, but then Matt has a 10 year old at the end of the story. I was wildly confused as I didn't recall any previous mention of a young child at the beginning of the book. Their relationship is odd, too. At the beginning there is a hint that Matt may not be such a stand-up guy in the relationship and Dez has concerns about messages he's received, but throughout the book he's a doting partner and even runs to Dez's rescue getting shot in the process. The protagonist is not well written, and the 1 skirmish they get into he's subdued pretty easily, albeit gets away. There isn't a clear picture of the Ebola outbreak or the banking crisis. There's just a lot going on that doesn't quite make sense. I know it's a series and can hope that things are revealed in the subsequent books. Several editing errors. I could have done without the words spelled out as if in a Boston accent, I think the author just stating it was said in the accent would have sufficed. After hearing such great things about the author, I was left a little disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2024
Some very interesting aspects
The Beginning of the End is the first book of the Dystopia series. According to the title it is a Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller: Surviving a Powerless World.
I found there to be many interesting aspects of this book. There are details about several things like making firestarters, solar ovens, solar heated showers and solar window heaters. I also really liked the quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
There were several characters that I liked but overall it was incredibly difficult to follow the characters as there were so many of them in addition to the multiple discrepancies about them.
I liked the plot/storyline basis, but again, there were a large number of discrepancies. There were multiple things mentioned including a reference to Yellowstone that made it sound like an eruption or something was happening but then there were no further details.
I did finish the book but was really frustrated by the need for a good editing. Overall, I liked it. I would not recommend this book for anyone under 18 as there is mature content.
The Beginning of the End is the first book of the Dystopia series. According to the title it is a Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller: Surviving a Powerless World.
I found there to be many interesting aspects of this book. There are details about several things like making firestarters, solar ovens, solar heated showers and solar window heaters. I also really liked the quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
There were several characters that I liked but overall it was incredibly difficult to follow the characters as there were so many of them in addition to the multiple discrepancies about them.
I liked the plot/storyline basis, but again, there were a large number of discrepancies. There were multiple things mentioned including a reference to Yellowstone that made it sound like an eruption or something was happening but then there were no further details.
I did finish the book but was really frustrated by the need for a good editing. Overall, I liked it. I would not recommend this book for anyone under 18 as there is mature content.
November 14, 2020
A great start to what looks to be an interesting series.
DJ Cooper starts us on a journey that isn’t all that far fetched. Given the right circumstances, this could be a real scenario.
I enjoyed the use of quotes at the beginning of each chapter, they are so relevant to the story.
The collapse happens so quickly...in less than a week society falls apart. The evil in people tries to take over but thanks to Matt, Destiny, their many like minded friends, a small community is born. Thanks to their belief in being prepared for any situation along with their knowledge of the misdirection by the government, they prepare for even worse situation then they had thought possible.
The cast of characters is a good one, the main characters are caring, down to earth people you would want for your friends. I look forward to reading more, following Matt and Destiny’s journey through the apocalypse.
DJ Cooper starts us on a journey that isn’t all that far fetched. Given the right circumstances, this could be a real scenario.
I enjoyed the use of quotes at the beginning of each chapter, they are so relevant to the story.
The collapse happens so quickly...in less than a week society falls apart. The evil in people tries to take over but thanks to Matt, Destiny, their many like minded friends, a small community is born. Thanks to their belief in being prepared for any situation along with their knowledge of the misdirection by the government, they prepare for even worse situation then they had thought possible.
The cast of characters is a good one, the main characters are caring, down to earth people you would want for your friends. I look forward to reading more, following Matt and Destiny’s journey through the apocalypse.
January 16, 2024
Pretty good story.
I liked this book, but at times I felt it was hard to follow. There were so many characters I had a hard time connecting to any of them. The story did keep my interest. There is some violence and swearing in this book. I’m not sure if I will read the next book in the series as I don’t feel really invested in the story.
I liked this book, but at times I felt it was hard to follow. There were so many characters I had a hard time connecting to any of them. The story did keep my interest. There is some violence and swearing in this book. I’m not sure if I will read the next book in the series as I don’t feel really invested in the story.
December 8, 2021
Simple straightforward read
I've often thought of writing something similar just out of the blue, an EMP or something along those lines and what happens next locally in your neighborhood. The people are more prepared. Bt does go to show how unprepared we really are.
I've often thought of writing something similar just out of the blue, an EMP or something along those lines and what happens next locally in your neighborhood. The people are more prepared. Bt does go to show how unprepared we really are.
July 26, 2023
Was very good, Would happily read more from this author. Kept you engaged
April 11, 2025
Great story in great need of a proof reader
February 15, 2024
Dystopia: The Beginning of the End
Dystopia #1
Post-apocalyptic
D.J. Cooper
⭐️⭐️.5
This book read more like someone's real life plans rather than a developed story with world building, good characters and a plot, which makes sense as the author included her resources at the end and her involvement with Prepper podcasts and the community.
Every little thing was narrated and over-described (the process of making food etc).
I was confused at times because there wasn't a clear POV, it just seemed like a list of things that the characters did and would jump around a lot.
One of the characters was from Boston and throughout the book the author would exaggerate his accent by writing things as "theah" (there), "beeah" (beer), "walmaht" etc and every time I had to stop and think about what the character was actually on about.
Things were very repetitive and while this book has potential, I was disappointed and I don't think I'll continue the series.
Dystopia #1
Post-apocalyptic
D.J. Cooper
⭐️⭐️.5
This book read more like someone's real life plans rather than a developed story with world building, good characters and a plot, which makes sense as the author included her resources at the end and her involvement with Prepper podcasts and the community.
Every little thing was narrated and over-described (the process of making food etc).
I was confused at times because there wasn't a clear POV, it just seemed like a list of things that the characters did and would jump around a lot.
One of the characters was from Boston and throughout the book the author would exaggerate his accent by writing things as "theah" (there), "beeah" (beer), "walmaht" etc and every time I had to stop and think about what the character was actually on about.
Things were very repetitive and while this book has potential, I was disappointed and I don't think I'll continue the series.
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